There are 4 ways to get from Kurashiki to Tottori Sand Dunes by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Kurashiki to Kamigōritrain San-yō Line Local
- Take the train from Kamigori to Tottoritrain [187586] Ltd. Exp Super Inaba 1 / ...
3h 33m¥4,661–6,172Drive 144.8 km
cheapest- Drive from Kurashiki to Tottori Sand Dunescar 144.8 km
2h 43m¥2,506–3,619Bus
- Take the bus from Okayama to Kurayoshibus Kurayoshi
- Take the bus from Kurayoshi to Tottori Airportbus
5h 29m¥8,011–8,720Train via Okayama
- Take the train from Okayama to Kamigoritrain [187580] Ltd. Exp Super Inaba 1 / ...
- Take the train from Kamigori to Tottoritrain [187586] Ltd. Exp Super Inaba 1 / ...
3h 42m¥4,681–6,290
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kurashiki to Tottori Sand Dunes is to drive which costs ¥2500 - ¥3700 and takes 2h 43m.
The fastest way to get from Kurashiki to Tottori Sand Dunes is to drive which takes 2h 43m and costs ¥2500 - ¥3700.
No, there is no direct bus from Kurashiki to Tottori Sand Dunes. However, there are services departing from Okayama and arriving at Tottori Airport via Kurayoshi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 29m.
No, there is no direct train from Kurashiki to Tottori Sand Dunes. However, there are services departing from Kurashiki and arriving at Tottori via Kamigori. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 33m.
The distance between Kurashiki and Tottori Sand Dunes is 164 km. The road distance is 144.8 km.
The best way to get from Kurashiki to Tottori Sand Dunes without a car is to train which takes 3h 33m and costs ¥4600 - ¥6500.
It takes approximately 3h 33m to get from Kurashiki to Tottori Sand Dunes, including transfers.
Kurashiki to Tottori Sand Dunes bus services, operated by Ryobi Bus, depart from Okayama station.
Kurashiki to Tottori Sand Dunes train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), depart from Kurashiki station.
The best way to get from Kurashiki to Tottori Sand Dunes is to train which takes 3h 33m and costs ¥4600 - ¥6500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥8000 - ¥9000 and takes 5h 29m.
What companies run services between Kurashiki, Japan and Tottori Sand Dunes, Japan?
You can take a train from Kurashiki to Tottori Sand Dunes via Kamigori and Tottori in around 3h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Kurashiki to Tottori Sand Dunes via Okayama, Okayama, Kurayoshi, and Tottori Airport in around 5h 29m.
- Phone
- 0570-00-2486
- Website
- JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)
Train from Kurashiki to Kamigōri
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥1,000–1,500
- Schedules at
- JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)
Train from Kamigori to Tottori
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥1,300–1,900
- Schedules at
- JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)
Train from Okayama to Kamigori
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥800–1,200
- Schedules at
- JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)
Train from Kamigori to Tottori
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥1,300–1,900
- Schedules at
- JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)
- Phone
- 0570-08-5050
- Website
- ryobi-holdings.jp
Bus from Okayama to Kurayoshi
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥3,400
- Schedules at
- ryobi-holdings.jp
- Website
- hinomaru.co.jp
Bus from Kurayoshi to Tottori Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,630
- Schedules at
- ttj-ap-bld.co.jp
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More Questions & Answers
Kurashiki to Tottori Sand Dunes bus services, operated by Ryobi Bus, arrive at Kurayoshi station.
Kurashiki to Tottori Sand Dunes train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), arrive at Kamigōri station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kurashiki to Tottori Sand Dunes is 145 km. It takes approximately 2h 43m to drive from Kurashiki to Tottori Sand Dunes.
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