What is the cheapest way to get from Okayama to Shirahama?

The cheapest way to get from Okayama to Shirahama is to train which costs ¥5000 - ¥7500 and takes 4h 40m.

What is the fastest way to get from Okayama to Shirahama?

The fastest way to get from Okayama to Shirahama is to drive which takes 4h 23m and costs ¥5000 - ¥8000.

Is there a direct bus between Okayama and Shirahama?

No, there is no direct bus from Okayama station to Shirahama. However, there are services departing from Okayama Station West Exit and arriving at Shirahama-sanbashi via Osaka. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 46m.

Is there a direct train between Okayama and Shirahama?

No, there is no direct train from Okayama to Shirahama. However, there are services departing from Okayama and arriving at Shirahama via Shin-Ōsaka Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 40m.

How far is it from Okayama to Shirahama?

The distance between Okayama and Shirahama is 341 km. The road distance is 311.6 km.

How do I travel from Okayama to Shirahama without a car?

The best way to get from Okayama to Shirahama without a car is to train which takes 4h 40m and costs ¥5000 - ¥7500.

How long does it take to get from Okayama to Shirahama?

It takes approximately 4h 40m to get from Okayama to Shirahama, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Okayama to Shirahama bus from?

Okayama to Shirahama bus services, operated by JR Bus Chugoku, depart from Okayama Station West Exit.

Where do I catch the Okayama to Shirahama train from?

Okayama to Shirahama train services, operated by JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company), depart from Okayama station.

Train or bus from Okayama to Shirahama?

The best way to get from Okayama to Shirahama is to train which takes 4h 40m and costs ¥5000 - ¥7500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥6000 - ¥9000 and takes 7h 46m.

Where does the Okayama to Shirahama bus arrive?

Okayama to Shirahama bus services, operated by JR Bus Chugoku, arrive at Osaka Station JR Express BT.

Where does the Okayama to Shirahama train arrive?

Okayama to Shirahama train services, operated by JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company), arrive at Shin Osaka station.

Can I drive from Okayama to Shirahama?

Yes, the driving distance between Okayama to Shirahama is 312 km. It takes approximately 4h 23m to drive from Okayama to Shirahama.

Where can I stay near Shirahama?

There are 321+ hotels available in Shirahama.

Okayama to Shirahama - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 3 ways to get from Okayama to Shirahama by train, bus, or car

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1. Take the train from Okayama to Shin Osakatrain Nozomi / ...
2. Take the train from Shin-Ōsaka Station to Shirahamatrain Kuroshio 19 / ...
4h 40m
¥5,346–7,490
Bus
1. Take the bus from Okayama Station West Exit to Osaka Station JR Express BTbus Okayama to Osaka
2. Take the bus from Osaka to Shirahama-sanbashibus
7h 46m
¥6,400–8,900
Drive 311.6 km
1. Drive from Okayama to Shirahamacar 311.6 km
4h 23m
¥5,406–7,809

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Distance: 340.6 km
Duration: 4h 40m

What companies run services between Okayama, Japan and Shirahama, Wakayama, Japan?

You can take a train from Okayama to Jokiin-shita via Shin Osaka, Shin-Ōsaka Station, Shirahama, and Shirahama Sta. in around 4h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Okayama Station West Exit to Shirahama-sanbashi via Osaka in around 7h 46m.

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