There are 4 ways to get from Kyoto to Bizen-Tai Station by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Shin Osaka to Okayamatrain Sakura / ...
- Take the train from Okayama to Bizentaitrain [31460] JR Uno-port
3h 15m¥3,399–4,859Drive 215.3 km
cheapest- Drive from Kyoto to Bizen-Tai Stationcar 215.3 km
3h 7m¥3,293–4,756Bus
- Take the bus from Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi to Okayamabus Kyoto
4h 30m¥4,260–4,820Train, bus
- Take the train from Kyoto to Okayamatrain Hikari / ...
- Take the bus from Okayama Sta. to Taibus 501 岡山駅→天満屋・築港新町・上山坂→宇野駅 / ...
3h 28m
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kyoto to Bizen-Tai Station is to drive which costs ¥3200 - ¥4800 and takes 3h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Kyoto to Bizen-Tai Station is to drive which takes 3h 7m and costs ¥3200 - ¥4800.
No, there is no direct bus from Kyoto station to Bizen-Tai Station. However, there are services departing from Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi and arriving at Tai via Okayama Sta.. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Kyoto to Bizen-Tai Station. However, there are services departing from Kyōto and arriving at Bizentai via Shin Osaka and Okayama. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 15m.
The distance between Kyoto and Bizen-Tai Station is 230 km. The road distance is 215.3 km.
The best way to get from Kyoto to Bizen-Tai Station without a car is to train which takes 3h 15m and costs ¥3400 - ¥4900.
It takes approximately 3h 15m to get from Kyoto to Bizen-Tai Station, including transfers.
Kyoto to Bizen-Tai Station bus services, operated by Ryobi Bus, depart from Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi.
Kyoto to Bizen-Tai Station train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), depart from Shin Osaka station.
The best way to get from Kyoto to Bizen-Tai Station is to train which takes 3h 15m and costs ¥3400 - ¥4900. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥4200 - ¥4900 and takes 4h 30m.
What companies run services between Kyoto, Japan and Bizen-Tai Station, Japan?
You can take a train from Kyōto to Bizentai via Shin-Ōsaka Station, Shin Osaka, and Okayama in around 3h 15m. Alternatively, Ryobi Bus operates a bus from Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi to Okayama 5 times a day. Tickets cost ¥3,900–4,400 and the journey takes 3h 27m.
- 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 Bizentai
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥480–700
- 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
Train from Kyoto to Okayama
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- JR CENTRAL
- Schedules at
- JR West Timetable & Route Finder
- Phone
- 0570-08-5050
- Website
- ryobi-holdings.jp
Bus from Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi to Okayama
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 27m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥3,900–4,400
- Schedules at
- ryobi-holdings.jp
- Book at
- japanbusonline.com
Bus from Okayama Sta. to Tai
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥310–470
- Website
- Ryobi Bus
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Booking & Getting There
Kyoto to Bizen-Tai Station bus services, operated by Ryobi Bus, arrive at Okayama station.
Kyoto to Bizen-Tai Station train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), arrive at Okayama station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kyoto to Bizen-Tai Station is 215 km. It takes approximately 3h 7m to drive from Kyoto to Bizen-Tai Station.
There are 450+ hotels available in Bizen-Tai Station.