There are 4 ways to get from Kyoto to Nishihama by train, taxi, bus, or car
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Train, taxi
best- Take the train from Kyoto to Fukuyamatrain Nozomi
- Take the taxi from Fukuyama to Nishihamataxi
2h 19mDrive 252.7 km
cheapest- Drive from Kyoto to Nishihamacar 252.7 km
3h 13m¥4,379–6,325Bus
- Take the bus from Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi to Kurashikibus Kyoto
4h 55m¥6,100–7,100Train
- Take the train from Shin Osaka to Okayamatrain Sakura / ...
- Take the train from Okayama to Kasaokatrain San-yō Line Local
2h 32m¥5,269–7,209
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kyoto to Nishihama is to drive which costs ¥4300 - ¥6500 and takes 3h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Kyoto to Nishihama is to train which takes 2h 32m and costs ¥5000 - ¥7500.
No, there is no direct bus from Kyoto station to Nishihama. However, there are services departing from Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi and arriving at Kurashiki via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 55m.
No, there is no direct train from Kyoto to Nishihama. However, there are services departing from Kyōto and arriving at Kasaoka via Shin Osaka and Okayama. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 32m.
The distance between Kyoto and Nishihama is 267 km. The road distance is 252.7 km.
The best way to get from Kyoto to Nishihama without a car is to train and taxi which takes 2h 19m and costs .
It takes approximately 2h 19m to get from Kyoto to Nishihama, including transfers.
Kyoto to Nishihama bus services, operated by Ryobi Bus, depart from Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi.
Kyoto to Nishihama train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), depart from Shin Osaka station.
The best way to get from Kyoto to Nishihama is to bus which takes 4h 55m and costs ¥6000 - ¥7500. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ¥5000 - ¥7500 and takes 2h 32m.
What companies run services between Kyoto, Japan and Nishihama, Okayama-ken, Japan?
Ryobi Bus operates a bus from Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi to Kurashiki 5 times a day. Tickets cost ¥3,900–4,400 and the journey takes 4h 7m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Kyōto to Nishihama via Shin-Ōsaka Station, Shin Osaka, Okayama, and Kasaoka in around 2h 32m.
- Phone
- 050-3772-3910
- Website
- JR CENTRAL
Train from Kyoto to Fukuyama
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Website
- JR CENTRAL
- Schedules at
- JR West Timetable & Route Finder
Train from Shin Osaka to Okayama
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- JR CENTRAL
- Schedules at
- JR West Timetable & Route Finder
- 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 Kasaoka
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥650–950
- Schedules at
- JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)
- Phone
- 0570-08-5050
- Website
- ryobi-holdings.jp
Bus from Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi to Kurashiki
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 7m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥3,900–4,400
- Schedules at
- ryobi-holdings.jp
- Book at
- japanbusonline.com
- Ave. Duration
- 17 min
- Estimated price
- ¥4,600–6,000
Green Taxi
- Phone
- +81 84-923-1580
- Website
- green-taxi.co.jp
Rose Taxi
- Phone
- +81 84-948-6210
- Website
- rose-taxi.co.jp
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More Questions & Answers
Kyoto to Nishihama bus services, operated by Ryobi Bus, arrive at Kurashiki station.
Kyoto to Nishihama train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), arrive at Okayama station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kyoto to Nishihama is 253 km. It takes approximately 3h 13m to drive from Kyoto to Nishihama.
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