How to travel from Yokohama to Okayama, Japan

The distance between Yokohama and Okayama is around 634km (394 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 3h 10m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Yokohama to Okayama by train, bus, car 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

Take the train to Okayama.

  • Duration3h 10m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    ¥20,810($150)
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Plane, Bus and Train

Fly from Tokyo Haneda (HND) to Tokushima (TKS) then take the bus to Takamatsu Station then take the train to Okayama.

  • Duration3h 60m
  • Flight time1h 20m
  • Typical cost
    ¥48,460($355)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Okayama Station West Gate.

  • Duration8h 30m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ¥13,690($100)
Operated by

Jam Jam Liner

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Drive

Drive to Okayama.

  • Duration7h 10m
  • Distance636km (395 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Yokohama and Okayama

There are several options for getting from Yokohama to Okayama by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ¥12,595 ($90) and will take around 10h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥20,810 ($150).

The distance between Yokohama and Okayama is around 634km (394 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 528km (328 miles)

It takes around 3h 10m to get from Yokohama and Okayama by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Yokohama to Okayama is to take the train which takes around 3h 10m and will set you back approx ¥20,810 ($150).

The cheapest way to travel between Yokohama and Okayama, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ¥12,595 ($90) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Yokohama and Okayama. It typically takes around 3h 10m and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct train services that runs from Yokohama to Okayama. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Shin-Yokohama. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 3h 10m.

Japan Railways Shinkansen run train services between Yokohama and Okayama. Trains depart every 20 mins and will take around 3h 10m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Yokohama and Okayama. It typically takes around 8h 30m and departs once daily.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Yokohama and Okayama with no changeovers required. The bus runs once daily and takes 8h 30m.

Jam Jam Liner and Ryobi Express run regular bus services between Yokohama and Okayama. Buses run once daily and take around 8h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Yokohama to Okayama. We recommend that you fly from Tokyo Haneda (HND) to Tokushima (TKS) then take the bus to Takamatsu Station then take the train to Okayama. instead which will take 3h 60m.

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.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Yokohama and Okayama. The distance is around 636km (395 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 Yokohama to Okayama is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 10m and will usually cost around ¥20,810 ($150).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Yokohama and Okayama

Transport options from Yokohama to Okayama
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
3h 10m
¥20,810($150)
every 20 mins656km (408 miles)
Plane, Bus and Train
3h 60m
¥48,460($355)
every 3 hours681km (423 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
8h 30m
¥13,690($100)
once daily634km (394 miles)
Bus to Okayama10h 40m
¥12,595($90)
once daily693km (431 miles)
Drive
7h 10m
¥9,170($67)
on demand636km (395 miles)

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Airports near Okayama

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

OKJ
Okayama Airport (OKJ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
13km (8 miles) from Okayama
TAK
Takamatsu Airport (TAK)
Domestic Airport
Distance
49km (31 miles) from Okayama
KIX
Kansai International Airport (KIX)
International Airport
Distance
124km (77 miles) from Okayama