How to travel from Shimoda to Tamano, Japan
The distance between Shimoda and Tamano is around 626km (389 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 45m.
9 routes found
We've found 9 different ways to get from Shimoda to Tamano 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 Tamano → Shimoda if you're planning a return trip.
Train to Atami, plane
Take the train to Atami and then to Shinagawa then fly from Tokyo Haneda (HND) to Okayama (OKJ).
- Duration4h 45m
- Flight time1h 15m
- Typical cost¥28,200($205)
Multiple operators
4 similiar routes
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Train
Take the train to Atami then Nagoya and then to Okayama.
- Duration5h 30m
- Departsevery 4 hours
- Typical cost¥19,985($145)
Multiple train operators
Bus and Train
Take the bus to Juntendo Byoin then take the train to Shin-Kobe and then to Okayama.
- Duration5h 50m
- Departs5 times a week
- Typical cost¥18,890($140)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Shimoda and Tamano
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Shimoda to Tamano by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around ¥13,140 ($95) and will take around 15h 5m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥28,200 ($205).
The distance between Shimoda and Tamano is around 626km (389 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 458km (285 miles)
It takes around 5h 30m to get from Shimoda and Tamano by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 10m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Shimoda to Tamano is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 45m and will set you back approx ¥28,200 ($205).
The cheapest way to travel between Shimoda and Tamano, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around ¥13,140 ($95) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Shimoda and Tamano. It typically takes around 5h 30m and departs every 4 hours.
There are no direct train services that runs from Shimoda to Tamano. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Atami, Nagoya, Okayama and Chayamachi. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 5h 30m.
Japan Railways Limited Express and Japan Railways Shinkansen run train services between Shimoda and Tamano. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 5h 30m, 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 Shimoda and Tamano. We recommend that you take the train to Atami and then to Shinagawa then fly from Tokyo Haneda (HND) to Okayama (OKJ). instead which will take 4h 45m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Shimoda to Tamano. We recommend that you take the train to Atami and then to Shinagawa then fly from Tokyo Haneda (HND) to Takamatsu (TAK) then take the train to Chayamachi. instead which will take 5h 25m.
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 Shimoda and Tamano. The distance is around 626km (389 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 10m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Shimoda to Tamano is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 30m and will usually cost around ¥19,985 ($145).
Compare travel optionsbetween Shimoda and Tamano
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train to Atami, plane + 4 similar | 4h 45m | ¥28,200($205) | every 4 hours | 758km (471 miles) |
| Train and Plane | 5h 25m | ¥20,670($150) | every 4 hours | 799km (496 miles) |
| Train to Atami, plane | 5h 35m | ¥24,230($175) | every 4 hours | 763km (474 miles) |
| Train, Plane and Bus | 5h 45m | ¥25,325($185) | every 4 hours | 826km (514 miles) |
| Train to Atami, plane and bus | 5h 50m | ¥30,255($220) | every 4 hours | 1,025km (637 miles) |
Train | 5h 30m | ¥19,985($145) | every 4 hours | 670km (416 miles) |
Bus and Train + 1 similar | 5h 50m | ¥18,890($140) | 5 times a week | 651km (404 miles) |
| Train and Bus | 15h 5m | ¥13,140($95) | once daily | 782km (486 miles) |
Drive | 7h 10m | ¥9,445($69) | on demand | 626km (389 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Shimoda and Tamano
Bus companies
Tokai Bus
Shizutetsu Bus
Tokushima Bus Co
Chugoku JR Bus Company
Airlines
Skymark Airlines
Train operators
Airports near Tamano
The following major airports near Tamano offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.
Okayama Airport (OKJ)
- Distance
- 31km (19 miles) from Tamano
Takamatsu Airport (TAK)
- Distance
- 31km (19 miles) from Tamano
Kansai International Airport (KIX)
- Distance
- 119km (74 miles) from Tamano