How to travel from Okayama to Osaka, Japan

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.

3 routes found

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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🚀 Fastest
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Train

Take the train to Shin-Osaka.

  • Duration53min
  • Departsevery 15 mins
  • Typical cost
    ¥7,120($52)
💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to Osaka Station JR Express BT.

  • Duration3h 10m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    ¥3,835($28)
Operated by

Ryobi Express

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Drive

Drive to Osaka.

  • Duration2h 10m
  • Distance173km (107 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Okayama and Osaka

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.

Train travel

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.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

How do I get from Okayama to Osaka

Compare travel optionsbetween Okayama and Osaka

Transport options from Okayama to Osaka
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
53min
¥7,120($52)
every 15 mins163km (101 miles)
Bus
3h 10m
¥3,835($28)
hourly184km (115 miles)
Drive
2h 10m
¥2,600($19)
on demand173km (107 miles)

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Airports near Osaka

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

ITM
Itami Airport (ITM)
Domestic Airport
Distance
12km (8 miles) from Osaka
UKB
Kobe Airport (UKB)
Domestic Airport
Distance
26km (16 miles) from Osaka
KIX
Kansai International Airport (KIX)
International Airport
Distance
37km (23 miles) from Osaka