How to travel from Nagoya to Okayama, Japan

The distance between Nagoya and Okayama is around 324km (201 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 1h 35m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Nagoya 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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🚀 Fastest
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Train

Take the train to Okayama.

  • Duration1h 35m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    ¥11,635($85)
💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to Okayama.

  • Duration5h 10m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    ¥8,215($60)
Operated by

Ryobi Express

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Drive

Drive to Okayama.

  • Duration3h 50m
  • Distance324km (201 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Nagoya and Okayama

There are several options for getting from Nagoya to Okayama by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ¥8,215 ($60) and will take around 5h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 1h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥11,635 ($85).

The distance between Nagoya and Okayama is around 324km (201 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 278km (173 miles)

It takes around 1h 35m to get from Nagoya and Okayama by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Nagoya to Okayama is to take the train which takes around 1h 35m and will set you back approx ¥11,635 ($85).

The cheapest way to travel between Nagoya and Okayama, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ¥8,215 ($60) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Nagoya and Okayama. It typically takes around 1h 35m and departs every 20 mins.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Nagoya and Okayama with no changeovers required. The train runs every 20 mins and takes 1h 35m.

Japan Railways Shinkansen run train services between Nagoya and Okayama. Trains depart every 20 mins and will take around 1h 35m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Nagoya and Okayama. It typically takes around 5h 10m and departs twice daily.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Nagoya and Okayama with no changeovers required. The bus runs twice daily and takes 5h 10m.

Ryobi Express run regular bus services between Nagoya and Okayama. Buses run twice daily and take around 5h 10m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Nagoya to Okayama. We recommend that you take the train to Okayama. instead which will take 1h 35m.

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 Nagoya and Okayama. The distance is around 324km (201 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Nagoya to Okayama is to take the train which takes, on average, 1h 35m and will usually cost around ¥11,635 ($85).

How do I get from Nagoya to Okayama

Compare travel optionsbetween Nagoya and Okayama

Transport options from Nagoya to Okayama
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
1h 35m
¥11,635($85)
every 20 mins330km (205 miles)
Bus
5h 10m
¥8,215($60)
twice daily362km (225 miles)
Drive
3h 50m
¥4,790($35)
on demand324km (201 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