The distance between Kurashiki and Tanabe is around 328km (204 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 3h 20m.
We've found 2 different ways to get from Kurashiki to Tanabe by train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Tanabe → Kurashiki if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Shin-Osaka and then to Kiitanabe.
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There are several options for getting from Kurashiki to Tanabe by train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ¥10,540 ($77) and will take around 3h 20m.
The distance between Kurashiki and Tanabe is around 328km (204 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 176km (109 miles)
It takes around 3h 20m to get from Kurashiki and Tanabe by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 55m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Kurashiki to Tanabe is to take the train which takes around 3h 20m and will set you back approx ¥10,540 ($77).
The cheapest way to travel between Kurashiki and Tanabe, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around ¥10,540 ($77) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Kurashiki and Tanabe. It typically takes around 3h 20m and departs every 3 hours.
There are no direct train services that runs from Kurashiki to Tanabe. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Okayama and Shin-Osaka. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 3h 20m.
Japan Railways Shinkansen and Japan Railways Limited Express run train services between Kurashiki and Tanabe. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 3h 20m, 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 Tanabe. We recommend that you take the train to Shin-Osaka and then to Kiitanabe. instead which will take 3h 20m.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Kurashiki to Tanabe. We recommend that you take the train to Shin-Osaka and then to Kiitanabe. instead which will take 3h 20m.
The closest major airport to Tanabe is Shirahama Airport (SHM) (SHM) which is approximately 8km (5 miles) from Tanabe. Kansai International Airport (KIX) (KIX) and Tokushima Awaodori Airport (TKS) (TKS) 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 Tanabe. The distance is around 328km (204 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 55m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Kurashiki to Tanabe is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 20m and will usually cost around ¥10,540 ($77).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
---|---|---|---|---|
Train | 3h 20m | ¥10,540($77) | every 3 hours | 342km (213 miles) |
Drive | 3h 55m | ¥4,930($36) | on demand | 328km (204 miles) |
Ryobi Express
Meiko Bus
Kansai Airport Transportation Enterprise
The following major airports near Tanabe offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.