There are 5 ways to get from Osaka to Maniwa by train, bus, or car
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Train via Okayama
best- Take the train from Shin Osaka to Okayamatrain
- Take the train from Okayama to Tsuyamatrain
- Take the train from Tsuyama to Kuzetrain
4h 39m¥3,806–5,497Drive 187.8 km
cheapest- Drive from Osaka to Maniwacar 187.8 km
2h 42m¥2,872–4,148Bus via Okayama
- Take the bus from Osaka Station JR Express BT to Okayama Daigaku Sujibus Osaka to Okayama
- Take the bus from Okayama Daigaku Suji to Maniwa Shiyakushobus 岡山⇔真庭方面(落合・久世・勝山)
5h 37m¥4,700–5,200Train
- Take the train from Ōsaka to Sayotrain
- Take the train from Sayo to Tsuyamatrain
- Take the train from Tsuyama to Kuzetrain
5h 3m¥3,161–4,509Bus
- Take the bus from Kousoku Nagaokakyou to Tsuyama Stationbus
6h 28m¥4,128–4,458
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Osaka to Maniwa is to drive which costs ¥2800 - ¥4200 and takes 2h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Osaka to Maniwa is to drive which takes 2h 42m and costs ¥2800 - ¥4200.
No, there is no direct bus from Osaka station to Maniwa. However, there are services departing from Osaka Station JR Express BT and arriving at Maniwa Shiyakusho via Okayama Daigaku Suji. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 37m.
No, there is no direct train from Osaka to Maniwa. However, there are services departing from Ōsaka and arriving at Kuze via Shin Osaka, Okayama and Tsuyama. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 39m.
The distance between Osaka and Maniwa is 256 km. The road distance is 187.8 km.
The best way to get from Osaka to Maniwa without a car is to train via Okayama which takes 4h 39m and costs ¥3800 - ¥5500.
It takes approximately 4h 39m to get from Osaka to Maniwa, including transfers.
Osaka to Maniwa bus services, operated by JR Bus Chugoku Co., Ltd., depart from Osaka Station JR Express BT.
Osaka to Maniwa train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), depart from Shin Osaka station.
The best way to get from Osaka to Maniwa is to train via Okayama which takes 4h 39m and costs ¥3800 - ¥5500. Alternatively, you can bus via Okayama, which costs ¥4700 - ¥5200 and takes 5h 37m.
What companies run services between Osaka, Japan and Maniwa, Japan?
You can take a train from Ōsaka to Kuze via Shin-Ōsaka Station, Shin Osaka, Okayama, and Tsuyama in around 4h 39m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Osaka Station JR Express BT to Maniwa Shiyakusho via Okayama Daigaku Suji in around 5h 37m.
- 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 Ōsaka to Sayo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥2,000–2,900
- 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 Tsuyama to Kuze
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥500–750
- 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
- Phone
- 0570-010-666
- Website
- chugoku-jrbus.co.jp
Bus from Osaka Station JR Express BT to Okayama Daigaku Suji
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 7m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥3,400
- Schedules at
- chugoku-jrbus.co.jp
- Book at
- kousokubus.net
- Phone
- (086)222-6601
- Website
- Chutetsu Bus
Bus from Okayama Daigaku Suji to Maniwa Shiyakusho
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,300–1,800
- Schedules at
- Chutetsu Bus
- Phone
- 0570-00-2424
- Website
- nishinihonjrbus.co.jp
Bus from Kousoku Nagaokakyou to Tsuyama Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 57m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥3,280
- Schedules at
- timetable.nishinihonjrbus.co.jp
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Booking & Getting There
Osaka to Maniwa bus services, operated by JR Bus Chugoku Co., Ltd., arrive at Okayama Daigaku Suji station.
Osaka to Maniwa train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), arrive at Okayama station.
Yes, the driving distance between Osaka to Maniwa is 188 km. It takes approximately 2h 42m to drive from Osaka to Maniwa.
There are 55+ hotels available in Maniwa.