How to travel from Okayama to Shimoda, Japan
The distance between Okayama and Shimoda is around 611km (379 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 20m.
10 routes found
We've found 10 different ways to get from Okayama to Shimoda by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Shimoda → Okayama if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Train
Fly from Okayama (OKJ) to Tokyo Haneda (HND) then take the train to Atami and then to Izukyu Shimoda.
- Duration4h 20m
- Flight time1h 10m
- Typical cost¥24,230($175)
Multiple operators
5 similiar routes
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Train
Take the train to Nagoya then Atami and then to Izukyu Shimoda.
- Duration5hrs
- Departshourly
- Typical cost¥18,210($135)
Multiple train operators
Train and Bus
Take the train to Shin-Kobe and then to Mishima then take the bus to Shimoda Sta..
- Duration5hrs
- Departs5 times a week
- Typical cost¥18,620($135)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Okayama and Shimoda
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Okayama to Shimoda by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around ¥12,730 ($95) and will take around 14h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 4h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥24,230 ($175).
The distance between Okayama and Shimoda is around 611km (379 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 460km (286 miles)
It takes around 5hrs to get from Okayama and Shimoda by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 55m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Okayama to Shimoda is to fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 20m and will set you back approx ¥24,230 ($175).
The cheapest way to travel between Okayama and Shimoda, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around ¥12,730 ($95) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Okayama and Shimoda. It typically takes around 5hrs and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Okayama to Shimoda. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Nagoya, Atami and Ito. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 5hrs.
Japan Railways Shinkansen, Japan Railways (JR) and Japan Railways Limited Express run train services between Okayama and Shimoda. Trains depart hourly and will take around 5hrs, 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 Okayama and Shimoda. We recommend that you fly from Okayama (OKJ) to Tokyo Haneda (HND) then take the train to Atami and then to Izukyu Shimoda. instead which will take 4h 20m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Okayama to Shimoda. We recommend that you take the train to Takamatsu(Kagawa) then fly from Takamatsu (TAK) to Tokyo Haneda (HND) then take the train to Atami and then to Izukyu Shimoda. instead which will take 5h 15m.
The closest major airport to Shimoda is Shizuoka Airport (FSZ) (FSZ) which is approximately 70km (44 miles) from Shimoda. Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND) (HND) and Narita International Airport (NRT) (NRT) 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 Shimoda. The distance is around 611km (379 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 55m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Okayama to Shimoda is to take the train which takes, on average, 5hrs and will usually cost around ¥18,210 ($135).
Compare travel optionsbetween Okayama and Shimoda
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Train + 5 similar | 4h 20m | ¥24,230($175) | 5 times a day | 753km (468 miles) |
| Train to Shin-Kobe, plane | 4h 40m | ¥24,095($175) | every 4 hours | 730km (454 miles) |
| Train and Plane | 5h 15m | ¥24,780($180) | every 4 hours | 799km (496 miles) |
| Train to Kamigori, plane | 5h 55m | ¥28,610($210) | 5 times a day | 825km (513 miles) |
| Train to Hiroshima, bus and plane | 5h 10m | ¥29,705($215) | every 4 hours | 996km (619 miles) |
| Train, Bus and Plane | 5h 45m | ¥25,600($185) | every 4 hours | 807km (501 miles) |
Train | 5hrs | ¥18,210($135) | hourly | 640km (398 miles) |
Train and Bus + 1 similar | 5hrs | ¥18,620($135) | 5 times a week | 632km (393 miles) |
| Bus and Train | 14h 25m | ¥12,730($95) | once daily | 698km (434 miles) |
Drive | 6h 55m | ¥9,170($67) | on demand | 611km (379 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Okayama and Shimoda
Bus companies
Tokai Bus
Ryobi Express
Shizutetsu Bus
Tokushima Bus Co
Chugoku JR Bus Company
Airlines
Skymark Airlines
Train operators
Airports near Shimoda
The following major airports near Shimoda offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.
Shizuoka Airport (FSZ)
- Distance
- 70km (44 miles) from Shimoda
Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND)
- Distance
- 123km (77 miles) from Shimoda
Narita International Airport (NRT)
- Distance
- 179km (111 miles) from Shimoda