There are 4 ways to get from Kurashiki to Bizen by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Kurashiki to Okayamatrain [31614] JR Hakubi / ...
- Take the train from Okayama to Nishikatakamitrain [31207] JR Ako / ...
1h 31m¥781–1,140Bus
- Take the bus from 岡山駅 to 片上bus 250号線
2h 30m¥1,031–1,490Drive 46.7 km
- Drive from Kurashiki to Bizencar 46.7 km
52 min¥804–1,161Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kurashiki to Bizentaxi 46.7 km
52 min¥16,000–20,000
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kurashiki to Bizen is to train which costs ¥750 - ¥1200 and takes 1h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Kurashiki to Bizen is to drive which takes 52 min and costs ¥800 - ¥1200.
No, there is no direct bus from Kurashiki to Bizen. However, there are services departing from 岡山駅 and arriving at 片上 via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Kurashiki to Bizen. However, there are services departing from Kurashiki and arriving at Nishikatakami via Okayama. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 31m.
The distance between Kurashiki and Bizen is 48 km. The road distance is 46.7 km.
The best way to get from Kurashiki to Bizen without a car is to train which takes 1h 31m and costs ¥750 - ¥1200.
It takes approximately 1h 31m to get from Kurashiki to Bizen, including transfers.
Kurashiki to Bizen bus services, operated by Unobus, depart from 岡山駅 station.
Kurashiki to Bizen train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), depart from Kurashiki station.
The best way to get from Kurashiki to Bizen is to train which takes 1h 31m and costs ¥750 - ¥1200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥1000 - ¥1500 and takes 2h 30m.
What companies run services between Kurashiki, Japan and Bizen, Japan?
You can take a train from Kurashiki to Nishikatakami via Okayama in around 1h 31m. Alternatively, Unobus operates a bus from 岡山駅 to 片上 5 times a day. Tickets cost ¥750–1,100 and the journey takes 1h 13m.
- Phone
- 0570-00-2486
- Website
- jr-odekake.net
Train from Kurashiki to Okayama
- Ave. Duration
- 17 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥280–390
- Schedules at
- jr-odekake.net
Train from Okayama to Nishikatakami
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥500–750
- Schedules at
- jr-odekake.net
- Phone
- 086-225-3311
- Website
- unobus.co.jp
Bus from 岡山駅 to 片上
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥750–1,100
- 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
Kurashiki to Bizen bus services, operated by Unobus, arrive at 片上 station.
Kurashiki to Bizen train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), arrive at Okayama station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kurashiki to Bizen is 47 km. It takes approximately 52 min to drive from Kurashiki to Bizen.
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