The distance between Okayama and Osaka is around 163km (101 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 53min.
We've found 3 different ways to get from Okayama to Osaka 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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Take the train to Shin-Osaka.
Take the bus to Osaka Station JR Express BT.
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There are several options for getting from Okayama to Osaka by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ¥3,835 ($28) and will take around 3h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 53min, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥7,120 ($52).
The distance between Okayama and Osaka is around 163km (101 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 145km (90 miles)
It takes around 53min to get from Okayama and Osaka by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 10m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Okayama to Osaka is to take the train which takes around 53min and will set you back approx ¥7,120 ($52).
The cheapest way to travel between Okayama and Osaka, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ¥3,835 ($28) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Okayama and Osaka. It typically takes around 53min and departs every 15 mins.
There are no direct train services that runs from Okayama to Osaka. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Shin-Osaka. These services run every 15 mins and will take a minimum of 53min.
Japan Railways Shinkansen run train services between Okayama and Osaka. Trains depart every 15 mins and will take around 53min, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Okayama and Osaka. It typically takes around 3h 10m and departs hourly.
Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Okayama and Osaka with no changeovers required. The bus runs hourly and takes 3h 10m.
Ryobi Express run regular bus services between Okayama and Osaka. Buses run hourly and take around 3h 10m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Okayama to Osaka. We recommend that you take the train to Shin-Osaka. instead which will take 53min.
The closest major airport to Osaka is Itami Airport (ITM) (ITM) which is approximately 12km (8 miles) from Osaka. Kobe Airport (UKB) (UKB) 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 Okayama and Osaka. The distance is around 173km (107 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 10m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Okayama to Osaka is to take the train which takes, on average, 53min and will usually cost around ¥7,120 ($52).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train | 53min | ¥7,120($52) | every 15 mins | 163km (101 miles) |
Bus | 3h 10m | ¥3,835($28) | hourly | 184km (115 miles) |
Drive | 2h 10m | ¥2,600($19) | on demand | 173km (107 miles) |
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The following major airports near Osaka offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.