There are 6 ways to get from Kyoto to Maniwa by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi to Tsuyama Stationbus
4h 50m¥3,780–4,030Drive 217.5 km
cheapest- Drive from Kyoto to Maniwacar 217.5 km
3h 6m¥3,327–4,805Train via Okayama
- Take the train from Shin Osaka to Okayamatrain
- Take the train from Okayama to Tsuyamatrain
- Take the train from Tsuyama to Kuzetrain
4h 56m¥4,319–6,209Train
- Take the train from Kyōto to Sayotrain Super Hakuto
- Take the train from Sayo to Tsuyamatrain [32569] Jr Kishin / ...
5h 40m¥3,787–5,378Train #2
- Take the train from Kyoto to Okayamatrain Hikari / ...
- Take the train from Okayama to Tsuyamatrain Tsuyama Line / ...
5h 54mBus 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
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kyoto to Maniwa is to bus which costs ¥3700 - ¥4100 and takes 4h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Kyoto to Maniwa is to drive which takes 3h 6m and costs ¥3300 - ¥4800.
No, there is no direct bus from Kyoto station to Maniwa station. However, there are services departing from Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi and arriving at Tsuyama Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 50m.
No, there is no direct train from Kyoto to Maniwa. However, there are services departing from Kyōto and arriving at Kuze via Shin Osaka, Okayama and Tsuyama. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 56m.
The distance between Kyoto and Maniwa is 260 km. The road distance is 217.5 km.
The best way to get from Kyoto to Maniwa without a car is to bus which takes 4h 50m and costs ¥3700 - ¥4100.
It takes approximately 4h 50m 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 Shin Osaka station.
The best way to get from Kyoto to Maniwa is to bus which takes 4h 50m and costs ¥3700 - ¥4100. Alternatively, you can train via Okayama, which costs ¥4300 - ¥6500 and takes 4h 56m.
What companies run services between Kyoto, Japan and Maniwa, Japan?
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. Alternatively, you can take a train from Kyōto to Kuze via Shin-Ōsaka Station, Shin Osaka, Okayama, and Tsuyama in around 4h 56m.
- Phone
- 0570-00-2486
- Website
- JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)
Train from Shin Osaka to Okayama
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥2,300–3,300
- Schedules at
- JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)
Train from Okayama to Tsuyama
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥900–1,300
- Schedules at
- jorudan.co.jp
Train from Tsuyama to Kuze
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥500–750
- Schedules at
- jorudan.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
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥600–900
- Schedules at
- JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)
Train from Okayama to Tsuyama
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥900–1,300
- Schedules at
- jorudan.co.jp
- Phone
- 050-3772-3910
- Website
- JR CENTRAL
Train from Shin Osaka to Okayama
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- JR CENTRAL
- Schedules at
- JR West Timetable & Route Finder
Train from Kyoto to Okayama
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- JR CENTRAL
- Schedules at
- JR West Timetable & Route Finder
- 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
- Phone
- (086)222-6601
- Website
- Chutetsu Bus
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
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Booking & Getting There
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 Okayama station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kyoto to Maniwa is 218 km. It takes approximately 3h 6m to drive from Kyoto to Maniwa.
There are 55+ hotels available in Maniwa.