There are 5 ways to get from Kyoto to Maniwa by train, bus, or car
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Train, bus
best- Take the train from Shin Osaka to Okayamatrain Sakura / ...
- Take the bus from Okayama Sta. to Maniwa Shiyakushobus 岡山⇔真庭方面(落合・久世・勝山)
4h 15m¥4,222–6,063Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi to Tsuyama Stationbus
5h 53m¥3,680–3,880Train
- Take the train from Kyōto to Sayotrain
- Take the train from Sayo to Tsuyamatrain
- Take the train from Tsuyama to Chugokukatsuyamatrain
7h 6m¥4,087–5,788Drive 217.4 km
- Drive from Kyoto to Maniwacar 217.4 km
3h 6m¥3,879–5,603Bus via Okayama
- Take the bus from Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi to Okayamabus Kyoto
- Take the bus from Okayama Sta. to Maniwa Shiyakushobus 岡山⇔真庭方面(落合・久世・勝山)
6h 6m¥5,250–6,250
Kyoto to Maniwa by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kyoto to Maniwa is to bus which costs ¥3600 - ¥3900 and takes 5h 53m.
The fastest way to get from Kyoto to Maniwa is to drive which takes 3h 6m and costs ¥3800 - ¥6000.
No, there is no direct bus from Kyoto station to Maniwa. However, there are services departing from Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi and arriving at Maniwashiyakusho via Mimasakaochiaieki. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 53m.
No, there is no direct train from Kyoto to Maniwa. However, there are services departing from Kyōto and arriving at Chugokukatsuyama via Sayo and Tsuyama. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 6m.
The distance between Kyoto and Maniwa is 279 km. The road distance is 217.4 km.
The best way to get from Kyoto to Maniwa without a car is to train and bus which takes 4h 15m and costs ¥4200 - ¥6500.
It takes approximately 4h 15m to get from Kyoto to Maniwa, including transfers.
Kyoto to Maniwa bus services, operated by West Japan JR Bus, depart from Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi.
Kyoto to Maniwa train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), depart from Kyōto station.
The best way to get from Kyoto to Maniwa is to train which takes 7h 6m and costs ¥4000 - ¥6000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥3600 - ¥3900 and takes 5h 53m.
What companies run services between Kyoto, Japan and Maniwa, Japan?
You can take a train from Kyōto to Maniwashiyakusho via Sayo, Tsuyama, Chugokukatsuyama, and Chugokukatsuyamaeki in around 7h 6m. Alternatively, West Japan JR Bus operates a bus from Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi to Tsuyama Station 4 times a day. Tickets cost ¥3,280 and the journey takes 3h 8m.
- 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 Kyōto to Sayo
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ¥2,600–3,800
- Schedules at
- jorudan.co.jp
Train from Sayo to Tsuyama
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥600–900
- Schedules at
- jr-odekake.net
Train from Tsuyama to Chugokukatsuyama
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥550–800
- 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/
- Phone
- (086)222-6601
- Website
- chutetsu-bus.co.jp
Bus from Okayama Sta. to Maniwa Shiyakusho
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,300–1,900
- Schedules at
- chutetsu-bus.co.jp
Bus from Okayama Sta. to Maniwa Shiyakusho
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,300–1,900
- Schedules at
- chutetsu-bus.co.jp
- Phone
- 0570-00-2424
- Website
- nishinihonjrbus.co.jp
Bus from Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi to Tsuyama Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 8m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥3,280
- Schedules at
- timetable.nishinihonjrbus.co.jp
- Phone
- 0570-08-5050
- Website
- ryobi-holdings.jp
Bus from Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi to Okayama
- 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
Kyoto to Maniwa bus services, operated by West Japan JR Bus, arrive at Tsuyama Station.
Kyoto to Maniwa train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), arrive at Sayo station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kyoto to Maniwa is 217 km. It takes approximately 3h 6m to drive from Kyoto to Maniwa.
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