There are 4 ways to get from Kyoto to Obara(Okayama) by train, bus, or car
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Train via Osaka
best- Take the train from Shin Osaka to Okayamatrain Sakura / ...
- Take the train from Okayama to Obara(Okayama)train [31327] JR Tsuyama
3h 25m¥3,619–5,159Drive 203.2 km
cheapest- Drive from Kyoto to Obara(Okayama)car 203.2 km
3h¥3,494–5,046Bus
- Take the bus from Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi to Tsuyama Stationbus
4h 16m¥3,520–3,620Train
- Take the train from Kyoto to Okayamatrain Hikari / ...
- Take the train from Okayama to Obara(Okayama)train [31327] JR Tsuyama
4h 23m
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kyoto to Obara(Okayama) is to bus which costs ¥3500 - ¥3700 and takes 4h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Kyoto to Obara(Okayama) is to drive which takes 3h and costs ¥3400 - ¥5500.
No, there is no direct bus from Kyoto station to Obara(Okayama) station. However, there are services departing from Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi and arriving at Tsuyama Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 16m.
No, there is no direct train from Kyoto to Obara(Okayama). However, there are services departing from Kyōto and arriving at Obara(Okayama) via Shin Osaka and Okayama. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 25m.
The distance between Kyoto and Obara(Okayama) is 246 km. The road distance is 203.2 km.
The best way to get from Kyoto to Obara(Okayama) without a car is to train via Osaka which takes 3h 25m and costs ¥3600 - ¥5500.
It takes approximately 3h 25m to get from Kyoto to Obara(Okayama), including transfers.
Kyoto to Obara(Okayama) bus services, operated by West Japan JR Bus, depart from Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi.
Kyoto to Obara(Okayama) train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), depart from Shin Osaka station.
The best way to get from Kyoto to Obara(Okayama) is to train via Osaka which takes 3h 25m and costs ¥3600 - ¥5500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥3500 - ¥3700 and takes 4h 16m.
What companies run services between Kyoto, Japan and Obara(Okayama), Japan?
You can take a train from Kyōto to Obara(Okayama) via Shin-Ōsaka Station, Shin Osaka, and Okayama in around 3h 25m. 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.
- 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 Obara(Okayama)
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥700–1,000
- Schedules at
- JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)
Train from Okayama to Obara(Okayama)
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥700–1,000
- Schedules at
- JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)
- Phone
- 0570-00-2424
- Website
- nishinihonjrbus.co.jp
Bus from Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi to Tsuyama Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 8m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥3,280
- Schedules at
- timetable.nishinihonjrbus.co.jp
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Booking & Getting There
Kyoto to Obara(Okayama) bus services, operated by West Japan JR Bus, arrive at Tsuyama Station.
Kyoto to Obara(Okayama) train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), arrive at Okayama station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kyoto to Obara(Okayama) is 203 km. It takes approximately 3h to drive from Kyoto to Obara(Okayama).
There are 59+ hotels available in Obara(Okayama).