How to travel from Shibuya to Tamano, Japan

The distance between Shibuya and Tamano is around 620km (385 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3hrs.

9 routes found

We've found 9 different ways to get from Shibuya to Tamano by bus, car, train 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 to Hamamatsucho, plane

Take the train to Hamamatsucho then fly from Tokyo Haneda (HND) to Okayama (OKJ) then take the train to Chayamachi and then to Bizentai.

  • Duration3hrs
  • Flight time1h 15m
  • Typical cost
    ¥28,475($210)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Bus to Okayama Station West Gate

Take the bus to Okayama Station West Gate.

  • Duration10h 40m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ¥12,730($95)
Operated by

Ryobi Express

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Drive

Drive to Tamano.

  • Duration7h 25m
  • Distance659km (409 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Shibuya and Tamano

There are several options for getting from Shibuya to Tamano by bus, car, train and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ¥12,730 ($95) and will take around 10h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥28,475 ($210).

The distance between Shibuya and Tamano is around 620km (385 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 539km (335 miles)

It takes around 11hrs to get from Shibuya and Tamano by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Shibuya to Tamano is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3hrs and will set you back approx ¥28,475 ($210).

The cheapest way to travel between Shibuya and Tamano, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ¥12,730 ($95) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Shibuya and Tamano. We recommend that you take the train to Hamamatsucho then fly from Tokyo Haneda (HND) to Okayama (OKJ) then take the train to Chayamachi and then to Bizentai. instead which will take 3hrs.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Shibuya and Tamano. It typically takes around 11hrs and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Shibuya to Tamano. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Expressway Shido and Okayama. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 11hrs.

JR Bus Kanto and Ryobi Express run regular bus services between Shibuya and Tamano. Buses run once daily and take around 11hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Shibuya to Tamano. We recommend that you take the train to Hamamatsucho then fly from Tokyo Haneda (HND) to Takamatsu (TAK) then take the train to Chayamachi and then to Bizentai. instead which will take 3h 40m.

The closest major airport to Tamano is Okayama Airport (OKJ) (OKJ) which is approximately 31km (19 miles) from Tamano. Takamatsu Airport (TAK) (TAK) 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 Shibuya and Tamano. The distance is around 659km (409 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 25m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Shibuya to Tamano is to take the bus which takes, on average, 11hrs and will usually cost around ¥16,155 ($120).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Shibuya and Tamano

Transport options from Shibuya to Tamano
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train to Hamamatsucho, plane + 5 similar
3hrs
¥28,475($210)
every 2 hours620km (385 miles)
Train and Plane3h 40m
¥45,585($335)
hourly660km (410 miles)
Train to Hamamatsucho, plane3h 55m
¥18,755($135)
hourly625km (388 miles)
Train to Hamamatsucho, plane4h 15m
¥23,545($170)
hourly700km (435 miles)
Plane, Bus and Train4h 5m
¥36,965($270)
hourly688km (428 miles)
Fly to Hiroshima (HIJ), bus and train4h 15m
¥33,265($245)
hourly886km (551 miles)
Bus to Okayama Station West Gate + 1 similar
10h 40m
¥12,730($95)
once daily714km (444 miles)
Bus11hrs
¥16,155($120)
once daily842km (523 miles)
Drive
7h 25m
¥9,585($70)
on demand659km (409 miles)

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Airports near Tamano

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

OKJ
Okayama Airport (OKJ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
31km (19 miles) from Tamano
TAK
Takamatsu Airport (TAK)
Domestic Airport
Distance
31km (19 miles) from Tamano
KIX
Kansai International Airport (KIX)
International Airport
Distance
119km (74 miles) from Tamano