The distance between Kurashiki and Osaka is around 179km (111 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 1h 10m.
We've found 2 different ways to get from Kurashiki to Osaka by train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
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Take the train to Okayama and then to Shin-Osaka.
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There are several options for getting from Kurashiki to Osaka by train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ¥6,025 ($44) and will take around 1h 10m.
The distance between Kurashiki and Osaka is around 179km (111 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 159km (99 miles)
It takes around 1h 10m to get from Kurashiki and Osaka by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 30m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Kurashiki to Osaka is to take the train which takes around 1h 10m and will set you back approx ¥6,025 ($44).
The cheapest way to travel between Kurashiki and Osaka, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around ¥6,025 ($44) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Kurashiki and Osaka. It typically takes around 1h 10m and departs every 15 mins.
There are no direct train services that runs from Kurashiki to Osaka. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Okayama and Shin-Osaka. These services run every 15 mins and will take a minimum of 1h 10m.
Japan Railways (JR), Japan Railways Limited Express and Japan Railways Shinkansen run train services between Kurashiki and Osaka. Trains depart every 15 mins and will take around 1h 10m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Kurashiki and Osaka. We recommend that you take the train to Okayama and then to Shin-Osaka. instead which will take 1h 10m.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Kurashiki to Osaka. We recommend that you take the train to Okayama and then to Shin-Osaka. instead which will take 1h 10m.
The closest major airport to Osaka is Itami Airport (ITM) (ITM) which is approximately 12km (8 miles) from Osaka. Kobe Airport (UKB) (UKB) and Kansai International Airport (KIX) (KIX) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Kurashiki and Osaka. The distance is around 192km (119 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 30m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Kurashiki to Osaka is to take the train which takes, on average, 1h 10m and will usually cost around ¥6,025 ($44).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
---|---|---|---|---|
Train | 1h 10m | ¥6,025($44) | every 15 mins | 179km (111 miles) |
Drive | 2h 30m | ¥2,875($21) | on demand | 192km (119 miles) |
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