There are 5 ways to get from Kobe to Okayama Airport (OKJ) by train, bus, rideshare, or car
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Train, bus
best- Take the train from Shin Kobe to Okayamatrain Hikari / ...
- Take the bus from Kurashiki Station to Okayama Airportbus
3h 6m¥2,932–4,298Drive 152.8 km
cheapest- Drive from Kobe to Okayama Airport (OKJ)car 152.8 km
2h 21m¥2,657–3,837Bus
- Take the bus from Sannomiya BT to Kurashikibus Kobe
5h 30m¥3,750–5,403Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Kobe to Okayama-OKJ152.8 km
2h 21mTrain
- Take the train from Motomachi to Himejitrain A: JR Kōbe Line Rapid
- Take the train from Himeji to Okayamatrain San-yō Line Local
5h 19m¥3,151–4,698
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kobe to Okayama Airport (OKJ) is to drive which costs ¥2600 - ¥3900 and takes 2h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Kobe to Okayama Airport (OKJ) is to drive which takes 2h 21m and costs ¥2600 - ¥3900.
No, there is no direct bus from Kobe to Okayama Airport (OKJ). However, there are services departing from Sannomiya BT and arriving at Okayama Airport via Kurashiki Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Kobe to Okayama Airport (OKJ). However, there are services departing from Motomachi and arriving at Kurashiki via Himeji and Okayama. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 19m.
The distance between Kobe and Okayama Airport (OKJ) is 171 km. The road distance is 152.8 km.
The best way to get from Kobe to Okayama Airport (OKJ) without a car is to train and bus which takes 3h 6m and costs ¥2900 - ¥4300.
It takes approximately 3h 6m to get from Kobe to Okayama Airport (OKJ), including transfers.
Kobe to Okayama Airport (OKJ) bus services, operated by Ryobi Bus, depart from Sannomiya BT station.
Kobe to Okayama Airport (OKJ) train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), depart from Motomachi station.
The best way to get from Kobe to Okayama Airport (OKJ) is to bus which takes 5h 30m and costs ¥3700 - ¥5500. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ¥3100 - ¥4700 and takes 5h 19m.
What companies run services between Kobe, Japan and Okayama Airport (OKJ), Japan?
Ryobi Bus operates a bus from Sannomiya BT to Kurashiki 4 times a week. Tickets cost ¥3,050 and the journey takes 3h 55m. Chutetsu Bus also services this route twice a week. Alternatively, you can take a train from Motomachi to Okayama Airport via Himeji, Okayama, Kurashiki, and Kurashiki Station in around 5h 19m.
- Phone
- 050-3772-3910
- Website
- jr-central.co.jp
Train from Shin Kobe to Okayama
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://global.jr-central.co.jp/en/
- Schedules at
- https://www.westjr.co.jp/global/en/
- Phone
- 0570-00-2486
- Website
- westjr.co.jp
Train from Shin Kobe to Okayama
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥1,900–2,800
- Schedules at
- westjr.co.jp
Train from Motomachi to Himeji
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥850–1,300
- Schedules at
- jr-odekake.net
Train from Himeji to Okayama
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥1,300–1,900
- Schedules at
- jr-odekake.net
- Website
- shimoden.net
Bus from Kurashiki Station to Okayama Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥700–1,200
- Schedules at
- okayama-airport.org
- Phone
- 0570-08-5050
- Website
- ryobi-holdings.jp
Bus from Sannomiya BT to Kurashiki
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- ¥3,050
- Schedules at
- ryobi-holdings.jp
- Phone
- (086)222-6601
- Website
- chutetsu-bus.co.jp
Bus from Sannomiya BT to Kurashiki
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ¥3,000–4,200
- Schedules at
- chutetsu-bus.co.jp
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More Questions & Answers
Kobe to Okayama Airport (OKJ) bus services, operated by Ryobi Bus, arrive at Kurashiki station.
Kobe to Okayama Airport (OKJ) train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), arrive at Himeji station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kobe to Okayama Airport (OKJ) is 153 km. It takes approximately 2h 21m to drive from Kobe to Okayama Airport (OKJ).
There are 293+ hotels available in Okayama Airport (OKJ).
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Kobe and Okayama Airport (OKJ). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.