There are 5 ways to get from Kobe Airport (UKB) to Okayama by train, bus, rideshare, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Kobe Airport to Sannomiya(Port Liner)train [170333] Kobe Port Liner
- Take the train from Shin Kobe to Okayamatrain Hikari / ...
1h 53m¥2,300–3,260Bus
- Take the bus from Sannomiya BT to Okayamabus Kobe
4h 3m¥3,010–4,150Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Kobe-UKB to Okayama145.9 km
2h 28mDrive 145.9 km
- Drive from Kobe Airport (UKB) to Okayamacar 145.9 km
2h 28m¥2,513–3,630Train via Kamigōri
- Take the train from Sannomiya to Kamigōritrain Super Hakuto
- Take the train from Kamigōri to Okayamatrain San-yō Line Local / ...
3h 35m¥2,310–3,350
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kobe Airport (UKB) to Okayama is to train which costs ¥2300 - ¥3300 and takes 1h 53m.
The fastest way to get from Kobe Airport (UKB) to Okayama is to train which takes 1h 53m and costs ¥2300 - ¥3300.
No, there is no direct bus from Kobe Airport (UKB) to Okayama. However, there are services departing from Sannomiya BT and arriving at Okayama via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 3m.
No, there is no direct train from Kobe Airport (UKB) to Okayama. However, there are services departing from Kobe Airport and arriving at Okayama via Sannomiya(Subway) and Shin Kobe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 53m.
The distance between Kobe Airport (UKB) and Okayama is 141 km. The road distance is 145.9 km.
The best way to get from Kobe Airport (UKB) to Okayama without a car is to train which takes 1h 53m and costs ¥2300 - ¥3300.
It takes approximately 1h 53m to get from Kobe Airport (UKB) to Okayama, including transfers.
Kobe Airport (UKB) to Okayama bus services, operated by Ryobi Bus, depart from Sannomiya BT station.
Kobe Airport (UKB) to Okayama train services, operated by Kobe New Transit, depart from Kobe Airport station.
The best way to get from Kobe Airport (UKB) to Okayama is to train which takes 1h 53m and costs ¥2300 - ¥3300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥3000 - ¥4200 and takes 4h 3m.
What companies run services between Kobe Airport (UKB), Japan and Okayama, Japan?
You can take a train from Kobe Airport to Okayama via Sannomiya(Port Liner), Sannomiya(Subway), Shin-Kobe Station, and Shin Kobe in around 1h 53m. Alternatively, Ryobi Bus operates a bus from Sannomiya BT to Okayama twice daily. Tickets cost ¥3,050 and the journey takes 2h 45m. Chutetsu Bus also services this route twice a week.
- Phone
- 078-302-2500
- Website
- Kobe New Transit
Train from Kobe Airport to Sannomiya(Port Liner)
- Ave. Duration
- 18 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥210–250
- Schedules at
- Kobe New Transit
- Phone
- 050-3772-3910
- Website
- JR CENTRAL
Train from Shin Kobe to Okayama
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- JR CENTRAL
- Schedules at
- JR West Timetable & Route Finder
- Phone
- 0570-00-2486
- Website
- JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)
Train from Shin Kobe to Okayama
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥1,900–2,800
- Schedules at
- JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)
Train from Sannomiya to Kamigōri
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥1,300–1,900
- Schedules at
- jorudan.co.jp
Train from Kamigōri to Okayama
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥800–1,200
- Schedules at
- JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)
- Phone
- 0570-08-5050
- Website
- ryobi-holdings.jp
Bus from Sannomiya BT to Okayama
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ¥3,050
- Schedules at
- ryobi-holdings.jp
- Phone
- (086)222-6601
- Website
- Chutetsu Bus
Bus from Sannomiya BT to Okayama
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ¥2,800–3,900
- Schedules at
- Chutetsu Bus
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More Questions & Answers
Kobe Airport (UKB) to Okayama bus services, operated by Ryobi Bus, arrive at Okayama station.
Kobe Airport (UKB) to Okayama train services, operated by Kobe New Transit, arrive at Sannomiya(Port Liner) station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kobe Airport (UKB) to Okayama is 146 km. It takes approximately 2h 28m to drive from Kobe Airport (UKB) to Okayama.
There are 423+ hotels available in Okayama.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Kobe Airport (UKB) and Okayama. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

















