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How to get fromKyoto to Chūgoku regionby train, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Kyoto to Chūgoku region by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Kyōto to Sayotrain train Super Hakuto
    2. Take the train from Sayo to Mimasakaosakitrain train [32569] Jr Kishin
    3h 55m
    ¥3,187–4,478

  2. Train via Osaka

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Kyōto to Ōsakatrain train
    2. Take the train from Ōsaka to Sayotrain train
    3. Take the train from Sayo to Mimasakaosakitrain train
    4h 44m
    ¥3,176–4,587

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi to Tsuyama Stationbus bus
    4h 18m
    ¥3,430–3,490

  4. Drive 184.1 km

    1. Drive from Kyoto to Chūgoku regioncar car 184.1 km
    2h 34m
    ¥3,188–4,605

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  • Distance: 214.9 km
  • Duration: 3h 55m

What companies run services between Kyoto, Japan and Chūgoku region, Japan?

You can take a train from Kyōto to Mimasakaosaki via Sayo in around 3h 55m. Alternatively, West Japan JR Bus operates a bus from Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi to Tsuyama Station 4 times a day. Tickets cost ¥3,280 and the journey takes 3h 8m.

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