There are 4 ways to get from Bizen to Kyoto by train, bus, or car
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Train via Osaka
best- Take the train from Nishikatakami to Okayamatrain
- Take the train from Okayama to Shin Osakatrain
- Take the train from Shin-Ōsaka Station to Kyōtotrain
2h 30m¥3,421–4,923Drive 174.7 km
cheapest- Drive from Bizen to Kyotocar 174.7 km
2h 15m¥3,109–4,491Bus
- Take the bus from 片上 to 岡山駅bus 250号線
- Take the bus from Okayama to Kyōto Station Karasumaguchibus Kyoto
5h 43m¥4,645–5,427Train
- Take the train from Nishikatakami to Banshuakotrain [31207] JR Ako
- Take the train from Aioi to Kyototrain Hikari
3h 22m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Bizen to Kyoto is to drive which costs ¥3100 - ¥4500 and takes 2h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Bizen to Kyoto is to drive which takes 2h 15m and costs ¥3100 - ¥4500.
No, there is no direct bus from Bizen to Kyoto station. However, there are services departing from 片上 and arriving at Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi via Okayama. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 43m.
No, there is no direct train from Bizen to Kyoto. However, there are services departing from Nishikatakami and arriving at Kyōto via Okayama and Shin-Ōsaka Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 30m.
The distance between Bizen and Kyoto is 229 km. The road distance is 174.7 km.
The best way to get from Bizen to Kyoto without a car is to train via Osaka which takes 2h 30m and costs ¥3400 - ¥5000.
It takes approximately 2h 30m to get from Bizen to Kyoto, including transfers.
Bizen to Kyoto bus services, operated by Unobus, depart from 片上 station.
Bizen to Kyoto train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), depart from Nishikatakami station.
The best way to get from Bizen to Kyoto is to train via Osaka which takes 2h 30m and costs ¥3400 - ¥5000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥4600 - ¥5500 and takes 5h 43m.
What companies run services between Bizen, Japan and Kyoto, Japan?
You can take a train from Nishikatakami to Kyōto via Okayama, Shin Osaka, and Shin-Ōsaka Station in around 2h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 片上 to Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi via 岡山駅 and Okayama in around 5h 43m.
- Phone
- 0570-00-2486
- Website
- jr-odekake.net
Train from Nishikatakami to Okayama
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥500–750
- Schedules at
- jr-odekake.net
Train from Okayama to Shin Osaka
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥2,300–3,300
- Schedules at
- westjr.co.jp
Train from Shin-Ōsaka Station to Kyōto
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥600–900
- Schedules at
- jr-odekake.net
Train from Nishikatakami to Banshuako
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥360–550
- Schedules at
- jr-odekake.net
- Phone
- 050-3772-3910
- Website
- jr-central.co.jp
Train from Okayama to Shin Osaka
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://global.jr-central.co.jp/en/
- Schedules at
- https://www.westjr.co.jp/global/en/
Train from Shin-Ōsaka Station to Kyōto
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- https://global.jr-central.co.jp/en/
- Schedules at
- https://www.westjr.co.jp/global/en/
Train from Aioi to Kyoto
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Website
- https://global.jr-central.co.jp/en/
- Schedules at
- https://www.westjr.co.jp/global/en/
- Phone
- 086-225-3311
- Website
- unobus.co.jp
Bus from 片上 to 岡山駅
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥700–1,100
- Schedules at
- unobus.co.jp
- Phone
- 0570-08-5050
- Website
- ryobi-holdings.jp
Bus from Okayama to Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 27m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥3,900–4,400
- Schedules at
- ryobi-holdings.jp
- Book at
- japanbusonline.com
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More Questions & Answers
Bizen to Kyoto bus services, operated by Unobus, arrive at 岡山駅 station.
Bizen to Kyoto train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), arrive at Okayama station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bizen to Kyoto is 175 km. It takes approximately 2h 15m to drive from Bizen to Kyoto.
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