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How to get fromKyoto to Bizenby train, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Kyoto to Bizen by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train via Osaka

    best
    1. Take the train from Kyōto to Shin-Ōsaka Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Shin Osaka to Okayamatrain train
    3. Take the train from Okayama to Nishikatakamitrain train
    2h 50m
    ¥3,422–4,913

  2. Drive 175 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Kyoto to Bizencar car 175 km
    2h 16m
    ¥3,124–4,512

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi to Okayamabus bus Kyoto
    2. Take the bus from 岡山駅 to 片上bus bus ２５０号線
    5h 40m
    ¥4,700–5,450

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Kyoto to Aioitrain train Hikari
    2. Take the train from Banshuako to Nishikatakamitrain train [31226] JR Ako
    2h 59m

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  • Distance: 232 km
  • Duration: 2h 50m

What companies run services between Kyoto, Japan and Bizen, Japan?

You can take a train from Kyōto to Nishikatakami via Shin-Ōsaka Station, Shin Osaka, and Okayama in around 2h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi to 片上 via Okayama and 岡山駅 in around 5h 40m.

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