How to travel from Shizuoka to Tamano, Japan

The distance between Shizuoka and Tamano is around 495km (307 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 3h 15m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Shizuoka 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 TamanoShizuoka if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Shin-Kobe and then to Okayama.

  • Duration3h 15m
  • Departsevery 2 hours
  • Typical cost
    ¥15,605($115)
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Train to Shinagawa, plane

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

  • Duration4hrs
  • Flight time1h 15m
  • Typical cost
    ¥27,515($200)
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Train and Bus

Take the train to Nagoya then take the bus to Okayama.

  • Duration7h 10m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    ¥13,415($100)
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Drive

Drive to Tamano.

  • Duration5h 40m
  • Distance495km (307 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Shizuoka and Tamano

There are several options for getting from Shizuoka to Tamano by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around ¥13,415 ($100) and will take around 7h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥15,605 ($115).

The distance between Shizuoka and Tamano is around 495km (307 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 409km (254 miles)

It takes around 3h 15m to get from Shizuoka and Tamano by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Shizuoka to Tamano is to take the train which takes around 3h 15m and will set you back approx ¥15,605 ($115).

The cheapest way to travel between Shizuoka and Tamano, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around ¥13,415 ($100) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Shizuoka and Tamano. It typically takes around 3h 15m and departs every 2 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Shizuoka to Tamano. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Shin-Kobe, Okayama and Chayamachi. These services run every 2 hours and will take a minimum of 3h 15m.

Japan Railways Shinkansen run train services between Shizuoka and Tamano. Trains depart every 2 hours and will take around 3h 15m, 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 Shizuoka and Tamano. We recommend that you take the train to Shin-Kobe and then to Okayama. instead which will take 3h 15m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Shizuoka to Tamano. We recommend that you take the train to Shinagawa then fly from Tokyo Haneda (HND) to Takamatsu (TAK) then take the train to Chayamachi. instead which will take 4h 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 Shizuoka and Tamano. The distance is around 495km (307 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Shizuoka to Tamano is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 15m and will usually cost around ¥15,605 ($115).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Shizuoka and Tamano

Transport options from Shizuoka to Tamano
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
3h 15m
¥15,605($115)
every 2 hours535km (332 miles)
Train to Shinagawa, plane + 2 similar
4hrs
¥27,515($200)
every 2 hours768km (477 miles)
Train and Plane4h 40m
¥19,985($145)
hourly808km (502 miles)
Train, Plane and Bus5hrs
¥24,640($180)
hourly836km (519 miles)
Train and Bus + 1 similar
7h 10m
¥13,415($100)
twice daily558km (347 miles)
Bus and Train9hrs
¥13,415($100)
once daily580km (361 miles)
Drive
5h 40m
¥7,395($54)
on demand495km (307 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