The distance between Kyoto and Okayama is around 196km (122 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 59min.
We've found 2 different ways to get from Kyoto to Okayama 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 Okayama → Kyoto if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Okayama.
There are several options for getting from Kyoto to Okayama by train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ¥6,845 ($50) and will take around 59min.
The distance between Kyoto and Okayama is around 196km (122 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 172km (107 miles)
It takes around 59min to get from Kyoto and Okayama by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 30m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Kyoto to Okayama is to take the train which takes around 59min and will set you back approx ¥6,845 ($50).
The cheapest way to travel between Kyoto and Okayama, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around ¥6,845 ($50) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Kyoto and Okayama. It typically takes around 59min and departs every 20 mins.
Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Kyoto and Okayama with no changeovers required. The train runs every 20 mins and takes 59min.
Japan Railways Shinkansen run train services between Kyoto and Okayama. Trains depart every 20 mins and will take around 59min, 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 Kyoto and Okayama. We recommend that you take the train to Okayama. instead which will take 59min.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Kyoto to Okayama. We recommend that you take the train to Okayama. instead which will take 59min.
The closest major airport to Okayama is Okayama Airport (OKJ) (OKJ) which is approximately 13km (8 miles) from Okayama. Takamatsu Airport (TAK) (TAK) 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 Kyoto and Okayama. The distance is around 202km (126 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 Kyoto to Okayama is to take the train which takes, on average, 59min and will usually cost around ¥6,845 ($50).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
---|---|---|---|---|
Train | 59min | ¥6,845($50) | every 20 mins | 196km (122 miles) |
Drive | 2h 30m | ¥3,010($22) | on demand | 202km (126 miles) |
The following major airports near Okayama offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.