There are 4 ways to get from Kyoto to Inbe-eki by train, bus, or car
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Train via Osaka
best- Take the train from Kyōto to Shin-Ōsaka Stationtrain
- Take the train from Shin Osaka to Okayamatrain
- Take the train from Okayama to Imbetrain
2h 43m¥3,402–4,863Drive 177.6 km
cheapest- Drive from Kyoto to Inbe-ekicar 177.6 km
2h 19m¥3,082–4,452Bus
- Take the bus from Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi to Okayamabus Kyoto
- Take the bus from 岡山駅 to 伊部駅前bus 250号線
5h 32m¥4,600–5,300Train
- Take the train from Kyoto to Okayamatrain Hikari / ...
- Take the train from Okayama to Imbetrain [31207] JR Ako / ...
3h 35m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kyoto to Inbe-eki is to drive which costs ¥3000 - ¥4500 and takes 2h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Kyoto to Inbe-eki is to drive which takes 2h 19m and costs ¥3000 - ¥4500.
No, there is no direct bus from Kyoto station to Inbe-eki. However, there are services departing from Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi and arriving at 伊部駅前 via 岡山駅. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 32m.
No, there is no direct train from Kyoto to Inbe-eki. However, there are services departing from Kyōto and arriving at Imbe via Shin Osaka and Okayama. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 43m.
The distance between Kyoto and Inbe-eki is 230 km. The road distance is 177.6 km.
The best way to get from Kyoto to Inbe-eki without a car is to train via Osaka which takes 2h 43m and costs ¥3400 - ¥4900.
It takes approximately 2h 43m to get from Kyoto to Inbe-eki, including transfers.
Kyoto to Inbe-eki bus services, operated by Ryobi Bus, depart from Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi.
Kyoto to Inbe-eki train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), depart from Kyōto station.
The best way to get from Kyoto to Inbe-eki is to train via Osaka which takes 2h 43m and costs ¥3400 - ¥4900. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥4600 - ¥5500 and takes 5h 32m.
What companies run services between Kyoto, Japan and Inbe-eki, Japan?
You can take a train from Kyōto to Imbe via Shin-Ōsaka Station, Shin Osaka, and Okayama in around 2h 43m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi to 伊部駅前 via Okayama and 岡山駅 in around 5h 32m.
- Phone
- 0570-00-2486
- Website
- jr-odekake.net
Train from Kyōto to Shin-Ōsaka Station
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥600–900
- Schedules at
- jr-odekake.net
Train from Shin Osaka to Okayama
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥2,300–3,300
- Schedules at
- westjr.co.jp
Train from Okayama to Imbe
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥480–700
- Schedules at
- jr-odekake.net
Train from Okayama to Imbe
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥480–700
- Schedules at
- jr-odekake.net
- Phone
- 050-3772-3910
- Website
- jr-central.co.jp
Train from Kyōto to Shin-Ōsaka Station
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- https://global.jr-central.co.jp/en/
- Schedules at
- https://www.westjr.co.jp/global/en/
Train from Shin Osaka to Okayama
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://global.jr-central.co.jp/en/
- Schedules at
- https://www.westjr.co.jp/global/en/
Train from Kyoto to Okayama
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://global.jr-central.co.jp/en/
- Schedules at
- https://www.westjr.co.jp/global/en/
- 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
- Phone
- 086-225-3311
- Website
- unobus.co.jp
Bus from 岡山駅 to 伊部駅前
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥650–950
- Schedules at
- unobus.co.jp
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More Questions & Answers
Kyoto to Inbe-eki bus services, operated by Ryobi Bus, arrive at Okayama station.
Kyoto to Inbe-eki train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), arrive at Shin-Ōsaka Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kyoto to Inbe-eki is 178 km. It takes approximately 2h 19m to drive from Kyoto to Inbe-eki.
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