There are 3 ways to get from Osaka to Bizen by train or car
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Train via Okayama
best- Take the train from Shin Osaka to Okayamatrain Sakura / ...
- Take the train from Okayama to Nishikatakamitrain [31207] JR Ako / ...
2h 14m¥3,010–4,295Train
cheapest- Take the train from Ōsaka to Banshuakotrain Biwako Line Special Rapid Service / ...
- Take the train from Banshuako to Nishikatakamitrain [31226] JR Ako / ...
2h 34m¥2,172–3,064Drive 144.4 km
- Drive from Osaka to Bizencar 144.4 km
1h 53m¥2,209–3,190
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Osaka to Bizen is to train which costs ¥2100 - ¥3100 and takes 2h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Osaka to Bizen is to drive which takes 1h 53m and costs ¥2200 - ¥3200.
No, there is no direct train from Osaka to Bizen. However, there are services departing from Yodoyabashi and arriving at Nishikatakami via Shin Osaka and Okayama. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 14m.
The distance between Osaka and Bizen is 198 km. The road distance is 144.4 km.
The best way to get from Osaka to Bizen without a car is to train via Okayama which takes 2h 14m and costs ¥3000 - ¥4300.
It takes approximately 2h 14m to get from Osaka to Bizen, including transfers.
Osaka to Bizen train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), depart from Shin Osaka station.
Osaka to Bizen train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), arrive at Okayama station.
Yes, the driving distance between Osaka to Bizen is 144 km. It takes approximately 1h 53m to drive from Osaka to Bizen.
There are 80+ hotels available in Bizen.
What companies run services between Osaka, Japan and Bizen, Japan?
You can take a subway from Yodoyabashi to Nishikatakami via Shin-Ōsaka Station, Shin Osaka, and Okayama in around 2h 14m.
- 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 Nishikatakami
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥500–750
- Schedules at
- JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)
Train from Ōsaka to Banshuako
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥1,800–2,600
- Schedules at
- jorudan.co.jp
Train from Banshuako to Nishikatakami
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥360–550
- Schedules at
- JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)
- 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
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