How to travel from Tohoku to Kurashiki, Japan
The distance between Tohoku and Kurashiki is around 920km (571 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi, then take the train and then fly which takes around 5h 15m.
11 routes found
We've found 11 different ways to get from Tohoku to Kurashiki by train, taxi, 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 Kurashiki → Tohoku if you're planning a return trip.
Train and Plane
Take the train to Akita then fly from Akita (AXT) to Osaka Itami (ITM) then take the train to Himeji and then to Okayama.
- Duration6h 50m
- Flight time1h 25m
- Typical cost¥46,955($345)
Multiple operators
6 similiar routes
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Train
Take the train to Tokyo and then to Okayama.
- Duration7h 10m
- Departshourly
- Typical cost¥44,080($320)
Taxi and Bus
Take a taxi to Ishinazaka then take the bus to Kyōto and then to Kurashiki.
- Duration16h 20m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost¥37,920($275)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Tohoku and Kurashiki
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Tohoku to Kurashiki by train, taxi, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take a taxi and then take the bus which costs around ¥37,920 ($275) and will take around 16h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi, then take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 5h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥46,135 ($335).
The distance between Tohoku and Kurashiki is around 920km (571 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 948km (589 miles)
It takes around 7h 10m to get from Tohoku and Kurashiki by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 12h 15m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Tohoku to Kurashiki is to take a taxi, then take the train and then fly which takes around 5h 15m and will set you back approx ¥46,135 ($335).
The cheapest way to travel between Tohoku and Kurashiki, if you exclude driving, is to take a taxi and then take the bus which will typically cost around ¥37,920 ($275) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Tohoku and Kurashiki. It typically takes around 7h 10m and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Tohoku to Kurashiki. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Naruko Gotenyu, Furukawa, Tokyo and Okayama. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 7h 10m.
Japan Railways Shinkansen run train services between Tohoku and Kurashiki. Trains depart hourly and will take around 7h 10m, 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 Tohoku and Kurashiki. We recommend that you take a taxi to Naruko Gotenyu then take the train to Furukawa then fly from Sendai (SDJ) to Kobe (UKB) then take the train to Himeji then Okayama and then to Kurashiki. instead which will take 5h 15m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Tohoku to Kurashiki. We recommend that you take a taxi to Naruko Gotenyu then take the train to Furukawa then fly from Sendai (SDJ) to Osaka Itami (ITM) then take the train to Himeji and then to Okayama. instead which will take 5h 35m.
The closest major airport to Kurashiki is Okayama Airport (OKJ) (OKJ) which is approximately 21km (13 miles) from Kurashiki. 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 Tohoku and Kurashiki. The distance is around 1,021km (634 miles) by road and it will take around 12h 15m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Tohoku to Kurashiki is to take the train which takes, on average, 7h 10m and will usually cost around ¥44,080 ($320).
Compare travel optionsbetween Tohoku and Kurashiki
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train and Plane + 6 similar | 6h 50m | ¥46,955($345) | every 2 hours | 1,046km (650 miles) |
| Taxi to Naruko Gotenyu, train and plane | 5h 15m | ¥46,135($335) | hourly | 930km (578 miles) |
| Taxi, Train and Plane | 5h 35m | ¥46,820($340) | hourly | 931km (579 miles) |
| Taxi to Mogami, train and plane | 5h 45m | ¥39,155($285) | every 4 hours | 920km (571 miles) |
| Taxi to Naruko Gotenyu, train and plane | 5h 50m | ¥63,795($465) | hourly | 1,036km (644 miles) |
| Taxi to Naruko Gotenyu, train and plane | 5h 50m | ¥46,820($340) | hourly | 1,085km (674 miles) |
| Taxi, Train, Plane and Bus | 5h 35m | ¥59,005($430) | hourly | 1,167km (725 miles) |
Train | 7h 10m | ¥44,080($320) | hourly | 1,128km (701 miles) |
Taxi and Bus + 1 similar | 16h 20m | ¥37,920($275) | once daily | 1,092km (678 miles) |
| Bus and Train | 19h 25m | ¥39,840($290) | once daily | 1,276km (793 miles) |
Drive | 12h 15m | ¥15,335($110) | on demand | 1,021km (634 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Tohoku and Kurashiki
Bus companies
Kintetsu Bus
Ryobi Express
Jam Jam Liner
JR Shikoku Bus
Chugoku JR Bus Company
Train operators
Airlines
Ibex Airlines
Skymark Airlines
Peach Aviation Limited
Airports near Kurashiki
The following major airports near Kurashiki offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.
Okayama Airport (OKJ)
- Distance
- 21km (13 miles) from Kurashiki
Takamatsu Airport (TAK)
- Distance
- 47km (29 miles) from Kurashiki
Kansai International Airport (KIX)
- Distance
- 136km (84 miles) from Kurashiki