The distance between Shikoku and Okayama is around 161km (100 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2hrs.
We've found 3 different ways to get from Shikoku to Okayama by bus, train 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 bus to Okayama.
Ryobi Express
Take the train to Okayama.
There are several options for getting from Shikoku to Okayama by bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ¥4,105 ($30) and will take around 2h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥2,325 ($17).
The distance between Shikoku and Okayama is around 161km (100 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 132km (82 miles)
It takes around 2h 35m to get from Shikoku and Okayama by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2hrs to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Shikoku to Okayama is to drive which takes around 2hrs and will set you back approx ¥2,325 ($17).
The cheapest way to travel between Shikoku and Okayama, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ¥4,105 ($30) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Shikoku and Okayama. It typically takes around 2h 35m and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Shikoku to Okayama. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Kochiekimae. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 2h 35m.
Japan Railways Limited Express run train services between Shikoku and Okayama. Trains depart hourly and will take around 2h 35m, 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 Shikoku and Okayama. It typically takes around 2h 35m and departs 5 times a day.
Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Shikoku and Okayama with no changeovers required. The bus runs 5 times a day and takes 2h 35m.
Ryobi Express run regular bus services between Shikoku and Okayama. Buses run 5 times a day and take around 2h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Shikoku to Okayama. We recommend that you take the bus to Okayama. instead which will take 2h 35m.
The closest major airport to Okayama is Okayama Airport (OKJ) (OKJ) which is approximately 13km (8 miles) from Okayama. 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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Shikoku and Okayama. The distance is around 161km (100 miles) by road and it will take around 2hrs in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Shikoku to Okayama is to take the bus which takes, on average, 2h 35m and will usually cost around ¥4,105 ($30).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Bus | 2h 35m | ¥4,105($30) | 5 times a day | 197km (122 miles) |
Train | 2h 35m | ¥6,435($47) | hourly | 180km (112 miles) |
Drive | 2hrs | ¥2,325($17) | on demand | 161km (100 miles) |
Ryobi Express
JR Shikoku Bus
The following major airports near Okayama offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.