The distance between Kurashiki and Tottori is around 145km (90 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2hrs.
We've found 3 different ways to get from Kurashiki to Tottori by train, bus 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 Kamigori and then to Tottori.
Take the bus to Kurayoshi then take the train to Tottori.
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There are several options for getting from Kurashiki to Tottori by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around ¥3,970 ($29) and will take around 3h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥2,190 ($16).
The distance between Kurashiki and Tottori is around 145km (90 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 109km (68 miles)
It takes around 2h 25m to get from Kurashiki and Tottori by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2hrs to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Kurashiki to Tottori is to drive which takes around 2hrs and will set you back approx ¥2,190 ($16).
The cheapest way to travel between Kurashiki and Tottori, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around ¥3,970 ($29) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Kurashiki and Tottori. It typically takes around 2h 25m and departs every 3 hours.
There are no direct train services that runs from Kurashiki to Tottori. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Okayama and Kamigori. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 2h 25m.
Japan Railways (JR) and Japan Railways Limited Express run train services between Kurashiki and Tottori. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 2h 25m, 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 Tottori. We recommend that you drive to Tottori. instead which will take 2hrs.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Kurashiki to Tottori. We recommend that you take the train to Kamigori and then to Tottori. instead which will take 2h 25m.
The closest major airport to Tottori is Tottori Airport (TTJ) (TTJ) which is approximately 6km (4 miles) from Tottori. Kansai International Airport (KIX) (KIX) and Chubu Centrair International Airport (NGO) (NGO) 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 Tottori. The distance is around 145km (90 miles) by road and it will take around 2hrs in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Kurashiki to Tottori is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 25m and will usually cost around ¥4,105 ($30).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train | 2h 25m | ¥4,105($30) | every 3 hours | 158km (98 miles) |
Bus and Train | 3h 40m | ¥3,970($29) | twice daily | 188km (117 miles) |
Drive | 2hrs | ¥2,190($16) | on demand | 145km (90 miles) |
Ryobi Express
The following major airports near Tottori offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.