There are 4 ways to get from Bizen to Kurashiki by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Nishikatakami to Okayamatrain [31226] JR Ako / ...
- Take the train from Okayama to Kurashikitrain San-yō Line Local / ...
1h 15m¥801–1,113Bus
- Take the bus from 片上 to 岡山駅bus 250号線
1h 39m¥1,025–1,417Drive 46.8 km
- Drive from Bizen to Kurashikicar 46.8 km
52 min¥804–1,162Taxi
- Take the taxi from Bizen to Kurashikitaxi 46.8 km
52 min¥16,000–20,000
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Bizen to Kurashiki is to train which costs ¥800 - ¥1200 and takes 1h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Bizen to Kurashiki is to drive which takes 52 min and costs ¥800 - ¥1200.
No, there is no direct bus from Bizen to Kurashiki. However, there are services departing from 片上 and arriving at 岡山駅 via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 39m.
No, there is no direct train from Bizen to Kurashiki. However, there are services departing from Nishikatakami and arriving at Kurashiki via Okayama. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 15m.
The distance between Bizen and Kurashiki is 48 km. The road distance is 46.8 km.
The best way to get from Bizen to Kurashiki without a car is to train which takes 1h 15m and costs ¥800 - ¥1200.
It takes approximately 1h 15m to get from Bizen to Kurashiki, including transfers.
Bizen to Kurashiki bus services, operated by Unobus, depart from 片上 station.
Bizen to Kurashiki train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), depart from Nishikatakami station.
The best way to get from Bizen to Kurashiki is to train which takes 1h 15m and costs ¥800 - ¥1200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥1000 - ¥1500 and takes 1h 39m.
What companies run services between Bizen, Japan and Kurashiki, Japan?
You can take a train from Nishikatakami to Kurashiki via Okayama in around 1h 15m. Alternatively, Unobus operates a bus from 片上 to 岡山駅 4 times a day. Tickets cost ¥700–1,100 and the journey takes 1h 16m.
- Phone
- 0570-00-2486
- Website
- jr-odekake.net
Train from Nishikatakami to Okayama
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥500–750
- Schedules at
- jr-odekake.net
Train from Okayama to Kurashiki
- Ave. Duration
- 17 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥280–390
- Schedules at
- jr-odekake.net
- Phone
- 086-225-3311
- Website
- unobus.co.jp
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.co.jp
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Estimated price
- ¥16,000–20,000
Asahi Taxi
- Phone
- +81 86-242-0001
- Website
- asataku.co.jp
Okayama Ryobi Taxi
- Phone
- +81 86-262-3939
- Website
- okayama-ryobi-taxi.jp
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More Questions & Answers
Bizen to Kurashiki bus services, operated by Unobus, arrive at 岡山駅 station.
Bizen to Kurashiki train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), arrive at Okayama station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bizen to Kurashiki is 47 km. It takes approximately 52 min to drive from Bizen to Kurashiki.
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