How to travel from Nikko to Okayama, Japan

The distance between Nikko and Okayama is around 722km (449 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 10m.

10 routes found

We've found 10 different ways to get from Nikko to Okayama by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Kita-Senju then fly from Tokyo Haneda (HND) to Okayama (OKJ).

  • Duration4h 10m
  • Flight time1h 20m
  • Typical cost
    ¥46,000($335)
Operated by

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Train

Take the train to Kita-Senju and then to Okayama.

  • Duration5h 10m
  • Departsevery 2 hours
  • Typical cost
    ¥24,780($180)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Train and Bus

Take the train to Tochigi then take the bus to Ōsaka and then to Okayama Station West Exit.

  • Duration12h 45m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ¥18,890($140)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Okayama.

  • Duration9h 5m
  • Distance794km (493 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Nikko and Okayama

There are several options for getting from Nikko to Okayama by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around ¥18,890 ($140) and will take around 12h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥46,000 ($335).

The distance between Nikko and Okayama is around 722km (449 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 570km (354 miles)

It takes around 5h 10m to get from Nikko and Okayama by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 9h 5m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Nikko to Okayama is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 10m and will set you back approx ¥46,000 ($335).

The cheapest way to travel between Nikko and Okayama, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around ¥18,890 ($140) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Nikko and Okayama. It typically takes around 5h 10m and departs every 2 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Nikko to Okayama. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Kita-Senju and Tokyo. These services run every 2 hours and will take a minimum of 5h 10m.

Tobu Railway and Japan Railways Shinkansen run train services between Nikko and Okayama. Trains depart every 2 hours and will take around 5h 10m, 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 Nikko and Okayama. We recommend that you take the train to Kita-Senju then fly from Tokyo Haneda (HND) to Okayama (OKJ). instead which will take 4h 10m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Nikko to Okayama. We recommend that you take the train to Kita-Senju then fly from Tokyo Haneda (HND) to Okayama (OKJ). instead which will take 4h 10m.

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 Nikko and Okayama. The distance is around 794km (493 miles) by road and it will take around 9h 5m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Nikko to Okayama is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 10m and will usually cost around ¥24,780 ($180).

How do I get from Nikko to Okayama

Compare travel optionsbetween Nikko and Okayama

Transport options from Nikko to Okayama
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 6 similar
4h 10m
¥46,000($335)
every 2 hours722km (449 miles)
Train to Utsunomiya, plane4h 40m
¥42,030($305)
hourly937km (582 miles)
Train to Kita-Senju, plane4h 60m
¥32,310($235)
every 2 hours726km (451 miles)
Train to Kita-Senju, plane5h 15m
¥29,025($210)
every 2 hours904km (561 miles)
Train to Kita-Senju, plane5h 20m
¥47,505($345)
every 2 hours792km (492 miles)
Train to Kita-Senju, plane5h 35m
¥28,885($210)
every 2 hours887km (551 miles)
Train, Plane and Bus5h 50m
¥51,610($375)
every 2 hours820km (510 miles)
Train
5h 10m
¥24,780($180)
every 2 hours812km (504 miles)
Train and Bus
12h 45m
¥18,890($140)
once daily877km (545 miles)
Drive
9h 5m
¥11,500($84)
on demand794km (493 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