There are 4 ways to get from Osaka to Sōja by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Shin Osaka to Okayamatrain Sakura / ...
- Take the train from Okayama to Higashisojatrain [31389] JR Momotaro
2h 11m¥2,830–3,995Bus
- Take the bus from Osaka Station JR Express BT to Okayama Station West Exitbus Osaka to Okayama
4h 8m¥3,720–3,850Drive 189.1 km
- Drive from Osaka to Sōjacar 189.1 km
2h 30m¥3,282–4,740Train via Akashi
- Take the train from Kitashinchi to Nishi-Akashitrain [26849] JR Gakkentoshi Line Local / ...
- Take the train from Nishi Akashi to Okayamatrain Hikari / ...
3h 58m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Osaka to Sōja is to train which costs ¥2800 - ¥4000 and takes 2h 11m.
The fastest way to get from Osaka to Sōja is to train which takes 2h 11m and costs ¥2800 - ¥4000.
No, there is no direct bus from Osaka station to Sōja station. However, there are services departing from Osaka Station JR Express BT and arriving at Okayama Station West Exit via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 8m.
No, there is no direct train from Osaka to Sōja. However, there are services departing from Yodoyabashi and arriving at Higashisoja via Shin Osaka and Okayama. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 11m.
The distance between Osaka and Sōja is 184 km. The road distance is 189.1 km.
The best way to get from Osaka to Sōja without a car is to train which takes 2h 11m and costs ¥2800 - ¥4000.
It takes approximately 2h 11m to get from Osaka to Sōja, including transfers.
Osaka to Sōja bus services, operated by JR Bus Chugoku, depart from Osaka Station JR Express BT.
Osaka to Sōja train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), depart from Shin Osaka station.
The best way to get from Osaka to Sōja is to train which takes 2h 11m and costs ¥2800 - ¥4000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥3700 - ¥3900 and takes 4h 8m.
What companies run services between Osaka, Japan and Sōja, Japan?
You can take a subway from Yodoyabashi to Higashisoja via Shin-Ōsaka Station, Shin Osaka, and Okayama in around 2h 11m. Alternatively, JR Bus Chugoku operates a bus from Osaka Station JR Express BT to Okayama Station West Exit hourly. Tickets cost ¥3,400 and the journey takes 3h 10m.
- Phone
- 0570-00-2486
- Website
- westjr.co.jp
Train from Shin Osaka to Okayama
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥2,300–3,300
- Schedules at
- westjr.co.jp
Train from Okayama to Higashisoja
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥320–450
- Schedules at
- jr-odekake.net
Train from Kitashinchi to Nishi-Akashi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥1,000–1,500
- Schedules at
- jr-odekake.net
- Phone
- 050-3772-3910
- Website
- jr-central.co.jp
Train from Shin Osaka to Okayama
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://global.jr-central.co.jp/en/
- Schedules at
- https://www.westjr.co.jp/global/en/
Train from Nishi Akashi to Okayama
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://global.jr-central.co.jp/en/
- Schedules at
- https://www.westjr.co.jp/global/en/
- Phone
- 0570-010-666
- Website
- chugoku-jrbus.co.jp
Bus from Osaka Station JR Express BT to Okayama Station West Exit
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥3,400
- Schedules at
- chugoku-jrbus.co.jp.e.aec.hp.transer.com
- Book at
- kousokubus.net
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More Questions & Answers
Osaka to Sōja bus services, operated by JR Bus Chugoku, arrive at Okayama Station West Exit.
Osaka to Sōja train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), arrive at Okayama station.
Yes, the driving distance between Osaka to Sōja is 189 km. It takes approximately 2h 30m to drive from Osaka to Sōja.
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