There are 4 ways to get from Shirahama to Okayama by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Shirahama to Shin-Ōsaka Stationtrain Kuroshio 12 / ...
- Take the train from Shin Osaka to Okayamatrain Sakura / ...
4h 40m¥5,310–7,493Bus, train
- Take the bus from Shirahama-sanbashi to Osakabus
- Take the train from Kitashinchi to Nishi-Akashitrain
- Take the train from Nishi Akashi to Okayamatrain
6h 55mDrive 311.2 km
- Drive from Shirahama to Okayamacar 311.2 km
4h 23m¥5,398–7,798Bus
- Take the bus from Shirahama-sanbashi to Osakabus
- Take the bus from Osaka Station JR Express BT to Okayama Station West Exitbus Osaka to Okayama
7h 29m¥6,400–8,443
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Shirahama to Okayama is to train which costs ¥5000 - ¥7500 and takes 4h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Shirahama to Okayama is to drive which takes 4h 23m and costs ¥5000 - ¥8000.
No, there is no direct bus from Shirahama to Okayama station. However, there are services departing from Shirahama-sanbashi and arriving at Okayama Station West Exit via Osaka Station JR Express BT. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 29m.
No, there is no direct train from Shirahama to Okayama. However, there are services departing from Shirahama and arriving at Okayama via Shin Osaka. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 40m.
The distance between Shirahama and Okayama is 343 km. The road distance is 311.2 km.
The best way to get from Shirahama to Okayama without a car is to train which takes 4h 40m and costs ¥5000 - ¥7500.
It takes approximately 4h 40m to get from Shirahama to Okayama, including transfers.
Shirahama to Okayama bus services, operated by Meiko Bus, depart from Shirahama-sanbashi station.
Shirahama to Okayama train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), depart from Shirahama station.
The best way to get from Shirahama to Okayama is to train which takes 4h 40m and costs ¥5000 - ¥7500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥6000 - ¥8500 and takes 7h 29m.
What companies run services between Shirahama, Wakayama, Japan and Okayama, Japan?
You can take a bus from Sokkosho-mae to Okayama via Shirahama Sta., Shirahama, Shin-Ōsaka Station, and Shin Osaka in around 4h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Shirahama-sanbashi to Okayama Station West Exit via Osaka Station JR Express BT in around 7h 29m.
- Phone
- 0570-00-2486
- Website
- jr-odekake.net
Train from Shirahama to Shin-Ōsaka Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥2,600–3,700
- Schedules at
- jorudan.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 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/
- Website
- meikobus.jp
Bus from Shirahama-sanbashi to Osaka
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 37m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥3,000–5,500
- Schedules at
- meikobus.jp
Bus from Shirahama-sanbashi to Osaka
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 37m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥3,000–5,500
- Schedules at
- meikobus.jp
- 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
Shirahama to Okayama bus services, operated by Meiko Bus, arrive at Osaka station.
Shirahama to Okayama train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), arrive at Shin-Ōsaka Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Shirahama to Okayama is 311 km. It takes approximately 4h 23m to drive from Shirahama to Okayama.
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