How to travel from Okayama to Miyazaki, Japan

The distance between Okayama and Miyazaki is around 613km (381 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 45m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Okayama to Miyazaki 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 Shin-Osaka then fly from Osaka Itami (ITM) to Miyazaki (KMI).

  • Duration2h 45m
  • Flight time1h 10m
  • Typical cost
    ¥29,025($210)
Operated by

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Train

Take the train to Kokura then Oita and then to Miyazaki.

  • Duration6hrs
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    ¥20,535($150)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Hakata BT and then to Miyazaki Station.

  • Duration13h 20m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ¥13,690($100)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Miyazaki.

  • Duration7h 50m
  • Distance675km (419 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Okayama and Miyazaki

There are several options for getting from Okayama to Miyazaki by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ¥13,690 ($100) and will take around 13h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 2h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥29,025 ($210).

The distance between Okayama and Miyazaki is around 613km (381 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 384km (238 miles)

It takes around 6hrs to get from Okayama and Miyazaki by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Okayama to Miyazaki is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 45m and will set you back approx ¥29,025 ($210).

The cheapest way to travel between Okayama and Miyazaki, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ¥13,690 ($100) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Okayama and Miyazaki. It typically takes around 6hrs and departs every 3 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Okayama to Miyazaki. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Kokura and Oita. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 6hrs.

Japan Railways Shinkansen and Japan Railways Limited Express run train services between Okayama and Miyazaki. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 6hrs, 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 Okayama and Miyazaki. It typically takes around 13h 20m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Okayama to Miyazaki. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Hakata BT. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 13h 20m.

Ryobi Express, Nishitetsu and Miyazaki Kotsu run regular bus services between Okayama and Miyazaki. Buses run once daily and take around 13h 20m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Okayama to Miyazaki. We recommend that you take the train to Shin-Osaka then fly from Osaka Itami (ITM) to Miyazaki (KMI). instead which will take 2h 45m.

The closest major airport to Miyazaki is Miyazaki Airport (KMI) (KMI) which is approximately 4km (3 miles) from Miyazaki. Kagoshima Airport (KOJ) (KOJ) and Fukuoka Airport (FUK) (FUK) 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 Okayama and Miyazaki. The distance is around 675km (419 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Okayama to Miyazaki is to take the train which takes, on average, 6hrs and will usually cost around ¥20,535 ($150).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Okayama and Miyazaki

Transport options from Okayama to Miyazaki
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 1 similar
2h 45m
¥29,025($210)
hourly675km (420 miles)
Train to Hakata, Fly2h 45m
¥25,055($185)
hourly613km (381 miles)
Train
6hrs
¥20,535($150)
every 3 hours673km (418 miles)
Bus
13h 20m
¥13,690($100)
once daily821km (510 miles)
Drive
7h 50m
¥9,720($71)
on demand675km (419 miles)

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Airports near Miyazaki

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

KMI
Miyazaki Airport (KMI)
Domestic Airport
Distance
4km (3 miles) from Miyazaki
KOJ
Kagoshima Airport (KOJ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
68km (42 miles) from Miyazaki
FUK
Fukuoka Airport (FUK)
International Airport
Distance
208km (129 miles) from Miyazaki