There are 4 ways to get from Bizen to Tamba 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 Kaibaratrain
4h 17m¥4,216–6,163Drive 114.3 km
cheapest- Drive from Bizen to Tambacar 114.3 km
1h 48m¥1,749–2,526Bus
- Take the bus from 片上 to 岡山駅bus
- Take the bus from Okayama Station West Exit to Osaka Station JR Express BTbus
- Take the bus from Hankyu Sanbangai to Hikamibus
7h 43m¥7,217–7,499Train
- Take the train from Nishikatakami to Banshuakotrain
- Take the train from Banshuako to Kakogawatrain
- Take the train from Kakogawa to Nishiwakishitrain
- Take the train from Nishiwakishi to Tanikawatrain
- Take the train from Tanikawa to Isotrain
5h 21m¥2,103–3,003
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Bizen to Tamba is to drive which costs ¥1700 - ¥2600 and takes 1h 48m.
The fastest way to get from Bizen to Tamba is to drive which takes 1h 48m and costs ¥1700 - ¥2600.
No, there is no direct bus from Bizen to Tamba. However, there are services departing from 片上 and arriving at Hikami via Okayama Station West Exit and Hankyu Sanbangai. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 43m.
No, there is no direct train from Bizen to Tamba. However, there are services departing from Nishikatakami and arriving at Iso via Okayama, Shin-Ōsaka Station and Kaibara. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 17m.
The distance between Bizen and Tamba is 285 km. The road distance is 114.3 km.
The best way to get from Bizen to Tamba without a car is to train via Osaka which takes 4h 17m and costs ¥4200 - ¥6500.
It takes approximately 4h 17m to get from Bizen to Tamba, including transfers.
Bizen to Tamba bus services, operated by Unobus, depart from 片上 station.
Bizen to Tamba train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), depart from Nishikatakami station.
The best way to get from Bizen to Tamba is to train via Osaka which takes 4h 17m and costs ¥4200 - ¥6500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥7200 - ¥7500 and takes 7h 43m.
What companies run services between Bizen, Japan and Tamba, Hyōgo, Japan?
You can take a train from Nishikatakami to Iso via Okayama, Shin Osaka, Shin-Ōsaka Station, and Kaibara in around 4h 17m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 片上 to Hikami via 岡山駅, Okayama Station West Exit, Osaka Station JR Express BT, and Hankyu Sanbangai in around 7h 43m.
- Phone
- 0570-00-2486
- Website
- JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)
Train from Nishikatakami to Okayama
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥500–750
- Schedules at
- JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)
Train from Okayama to Shin Osaka
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥2,300–3,300
- Schedules at
- JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)
Train from Shin-Ōsaka Station to Kaibara
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥1,300–2,000
- Book at
- e5489.jr-odekake.net
Train from Nishikatakami to Banshuako
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥360–550
- Schedules at
- JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)
Train from Banshuako to Kakogawa
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥750–1,100
- Schedules at
- jorudan.co.jp
Train from Kakogawa to Nishiwakishi
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥500–700
- Schedules at
- JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)
Train from Nishiwakishi to Tanikawa
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥300–420
- Schedules at
- JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)
Train from Tanikawa to Iso
- Ave. Duration
- 16 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥190–280
- Schedules at
- JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)
- Phone
- 050-3772-3910
- Website
- JR CENTRAL
Train from Okayama to Shin Osaka
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- JR CENTRAL
- Schedules at
- JR West Timetable & Route Finder
- Phone
- 086-225-3311
- Website
- Unobus
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
- Phone
- 0570-010-666
- Website
- chugoku-jrbus.co.jp
Bus from Okayama Station West Exit to Osaka Station JR Express BT
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥3,400
- Schedules at
- chugoku-jrbus.co.jp
- Book at
- kousokubus.net
- Phone
- 079-662-2133
- Website
- zentanbus.co.jp
Bus from Hankyu Sanbangai to Hikami
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥3,072
- Schedules at
- zentanbus.co.jp
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Booking & Getting There
Bizen to Tamba bus services, operated by Unobus, arrive at 岡山駅 station.
Bizen to Tamba train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), arrive at Okayama station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bizen to Tamba is 114 km. It takes approximately 1h 48m to drive from Bizen to Tamba.
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