What is the cheapest way to get from Kurashiki to Ōtsu?

The cheapest way to get from Kurashiki to Ōtsu is to bus which costs ¥4100 - ¥4700 and takes 4h 26m.

What is the fastest way to get from Kurashiki to Ōtsu?

The fastest way to get from Kurashiki to Ōtsu is to drive which takes 3h and costs ¥4000 - ¥6000.

Is there a direct bus between Kurashiki and Ōtsu?

No, there is no direct bus from Kurashiki to Ōtsu station. However, there are services departing from Kurashiki and arriving at Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 26m.

Is there a direct train between Kurashiki and Ōtsu?

No, there is no direct train from Kurashiki to Ōtsu. However, there are services departing from Kurashiki and arriving at Zeze via Okayama and Kyōto. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 49m.

How far is it from Kurashiki to Ōtsu?

The distance between Kurashiki and Ōtsu is 227 km. The road distance is 232.3 km.

How do I travel from Kurashiki to Ōtsu without a car?

The best way to get from Kurashiki to Ōtsu without a car is to train which takes 2h 49m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Kurashiki to Ōtsu?

It takes approximately 2h 49m to get from Kurashiki to Ōtsu, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kurashiki to Ōtsu bus from?

Kurashiki to Ōtsu bus services, operated by Ryobi Bus, depart from Kurashiki station.

Where do I catch the Kurashiki to Ōtsu train from?

Kurashiki to Ōtsu train services, operated by JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company), depart from Okayama station.

Train or bus from Kurashiki to Ōtsu?

The best way to get from Kurashiki to Ōtsu is to train which takes 2h 49m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥4100 - ¥4700 and takes 4h 26m.

Where does the Kurashiki to Ōtsu bus arrive?

Kurashiki to Ōtsu bus services, operated by Ryobi Bus, arrive at Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi.

Where does the Kurashiki to Ōtsu train arrive?

Kurashiki to Ōtsu train services, operated by JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company), arrive at Kyoto station.

Can I drive from Kurashiki to Ōtsu?

Yes, the driving distance between Kurashiki to Ōtsu is 232 km. It takes approximately 3h to drive from Kurashiki to Ōtsu.

Where can I stay near Ōtsu?

There are 3699+ hotels available in Ōtsu.

Kurashiki to Ōtsu - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Kurashiki to Ōtsu by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Okayama to Kyototrain Hikari / ...
2h 49m
Drive 232.3 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Kurashiki to Ōtsucar 232.3 km
3h
¥4,038–5,832
Bus
1. Take the bus from Kurashiki to Kyōto Station Karasumaguchibus Kyoto
4h 26m
¥4,170–4,660
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Okayama Station West Exit to Osaka Station JR Express BTbus Okayama to Osaka
2. Take the train from Ōsaka to Kyōtotrain Thunderbird / ...
5h 15m
¥4,551–5,050

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Distance: 227.4 km
Duration: 2h 49m

What companies run services between Kurashiki, Japan and Ōtsu, Japan?

JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company) operates a train from Okayama to Kyoto hourly, and the journey takes 1h 42m. Alternatively, Ryobi Bus operates a bus from Kurashiki to Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi 5 times a day. Tickets cost ¥3,900–4,400 and the journey takes 4h 7m.

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