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 Kyōto to Shin-Ōsaka Stationtrain
- Take the train from Shin Osaka to Okayamatrain
- Take the train from Okayama to Obara(Okayama)train
3h 34m¥3,622–5,163Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi to Tsuyama Stationbus
4h 16m¥3,520–3,620Drive 203.2 km
- Drive from Kyoto to Obara(Okayama)car 203.2 km
3h¥3,525–5,091Train
- Take the train from Kyoto to Okayamatrain Hikari / ...
- Take the train from Okayama to Obara(Okayama)train [31327] JR Tsuyama
4h 25m
Questions & Answers
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 ¥3500 - ¥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 34m.
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 34m and costs ¥3600 - ¥5500.
It takes approximately 3h 34m 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 Kyōto station.
The best way to get from Kyoto to Obara(Okayama) is to train via Osaka which takes 3h 34m 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 34m. 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-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 Obara(Okayama)
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥700–1,000
- Schedules at
- jr-odekake.net
Train from Okayama to Obara(Okayama)
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥700–1,000
- 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
- 0570-00-2424
- 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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More Questions & Answers
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 Shin-Ōsaka Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kyoto to Obara(Okayama) is 203 km. It takes approximately 3h to drive from Kyoto to Obara(Okayama).
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