How to travel from Onomichi to Tottori, Japan

The distance between Onomichi and Tottori is around 203km (126 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 2h 20m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Onomichi to Tottori 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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Train

Take the train to Aioi(Hyogo) and then to Tottori.

  • Duration2h 20m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    ¥7,940($58)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Osaka Airport and then to Tottori.

  • Duration7h 25m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ¥7,665($56)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Tottori.

  • Duration2h 35m
  • Distance203km (126 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Onomichi and Tottori

There are several options for getting from Onomichi to Tottori by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ¥5,200 ($38) and will take around 3h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥7,940 ($58).

The distance between Onomichi and Tottori is around 203km (126 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 152km (95 miles)

It takes around 2h 20m to get from Onomichi and Tottori by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Onomichi to Tottori is to take the train which takes around 2h 20m and will set you back approx ¥7,940 ($58).

The cheapest way to travel between Onomichi and Tottori, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around ¥5,200 ($38) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Onomichi and Tottori. It typically takes around 2h 20m and departs every 3 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Onomichi to Tottori. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Aioi(Hyogo) and Kamigori. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 2h 20m.

Japan Railways Shinkansen, Japan Railways Limited Express and Japan Railways (JR) run train services between Onomichi and Tottori. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 2h 20m, 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 Onomichi and Tottori. It typically takes around 7h 25m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Onomichi to Tottori. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Osaka Airport. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 7h 25m.

Chugoku Bus and Nihon Kotsu run regular bus services between Onomichi and Tottori. Buses run once daily and take around 7h 25m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Onomichi to Tottori. We recommend that you take the train to Aioi(Hyogo) and then to Tottori. instead which will take 2h 20m.

The closest major airport to Tottori is Tottori Airport (TTJ) (TTJ) which is approximately 6km (4 miles) from Tottori. Kansai International Airport (KIX) (KIX) and Chubu Centrair International Airport (NGO) (NGO) 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 Onomichi and Tottori. The distance is around 203km (126 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Onomichi to Tottori is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 20m and will usually cost around ¥7,940 ($58).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Onomichi and Tottori

Transport options from Onomichi to Tottori
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
2h 20m
¥7,940($58)
every 3 hours231km (143 miles)
Train via Okayama3h 30m
¥5,200($38)
every 3 hours220km (137 miles)
Bus
7h 25m
¥7,665($56)
once daily435km (270 miles)
Drive
2h 35m
¥3,150($23)
on demand203km (126 miles)

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Airports near Tottori

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

TTJ
Tottori Airport (TTJ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
6km (4 miles) from Tottori
KIX
Kansai International Airport (KIX)
International Airport
Distance
150km (93 miles) from Tottori
NGO
Chubu Centrair International Airport (NGO)
International Airport
Distance
245km (152 miles) from Tottori