How to travel from Masuda to Okayama, Japan

The distance between Masuda and Okayama is around 274km (170 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 2h 40m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Masuda to Okayama 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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Train

Take the train to Shin-Yamaguchi and then to Okayama.

  • Duration2h 40m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    ¥11,225($82)
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Train and Bus

Take the train to Hamada then take the bus to Hiroshima then take the train to Okayama.

  • Duration3h 50m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    ¥9,310($68)
Operated by

Multiple operators

1 similiar route

We’ve grouped similar routes together, click the arrows to see the other options.

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Drive

Drive to Okayama.

  • Duration3hrs
  • Distance274km (170 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Masuda and Okayama

There are several options for getting from Masuda to Okayama by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around ¥6,710 ($49) and will take around 5h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥11,225 ($82).

The distance between Masuda and Okayama is around 274km (170 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 190km (118 miles)

It takes around 2h 40m to get from Masuda and Okayama by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Masuda to Okayama is to take the train which takes around 2h 40m and will set you back approx ¥11,225 ($82).

The cheapest way to travel between Masuda and Okayama, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around ¥6,710 ($49) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Masuda and Okayama. It typically takes around 2h 40m and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct train services that runs from Masuda to Okayama. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Shin-Yamaguchi. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 2h 40m.

Japan Railways Limited Express, Japan Railways (JR) and Japan Railways Shinkansen run train services between Masuda and Okayama. Trains depart every 20 mins and will take around 2h 40m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Masuda and Okayama. We recommend that you take the train to Shin-Yamaguchi and then to Okayama. instead which will take 2h 40m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Masuda to Okayama. We recommend that you take the train to Shin-Yamaguchi and then to Okayama. instead which will take 2h 40m.

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.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Masuda and Okayama. The distance is around 274km (170 miles) by road and it will take around 3hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Masuda to Okayama is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 40m and will usually cost around ¥11,225 ($82).

How do I get from Masuda to Okayama

Compare travel optionsbetween Masuda and Okayama

Transport options from Masuda to Okayama
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
2h 40m
¥11,225($82)
every 20 mins361km (224 miles)
Train and Bus + 1 similar
3h 50m
¥9,310($68)
hourly380km (236 miles)
Train to Hamada, bus5h 45m
¥6,710($49)
hourly401km (249 miles)
Drive
3hrs
¥4,105($30)
on demand274km (170 miles)

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Airports near Okayama

The following major airports near Okayama offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.

OKJ
Okayama Airport (OKJ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
13km (8 miles) from Okayama
TAK
Takamatsu Airport (TAK)
Domestic Airport
Distance
49km (31 miles) from Okayama
KIX
Kansai International Airport (KIX)
International Airport
Distance
124km (77 miles) from Okayama