There are 4 ways to get from Kyoto to Tsuyama by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi to Tsuyama Stationbus
3h 8m¥3,280Train via Okayama
- Take the train from Shin Osaka to Okayamatrain Sakura / ...
- Take the train from Okayama to Tsuyamatrain [31327] JR Tsuyama / ...
3h 39m¥3,822–5,463Drive 191.9 km
- Drive from Kyoto to Tsuyamacar 191.9 km
2h 45m¥3,333–4,814Train
- Take the train from Kyōto to Sayotrain Super Hakuto
- Take the train from Sayo to Tsuyamatrain [32569] Jr Kishin / ...
4h 7m¥3,287–4,628
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kyoto to Tsuyama is to bus which costs ¥3280 and takes 3h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Kyoto to Tsuyama is to drive which takes 2h 45m and costs ¥3300 - ¥4900.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi station and arriving at Tsuyama Station station. Services depart four times a day. The journey takes approximately 3h 8m.
No, there is no direct train from Kyoto to Tsuyama. However, there are services departing from Kyōto and arriving at Tsuyama via Shin Osaka and Okayama. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 39m.
The distance between Kyoto and Tsuyama is 228 km. The road distance is 191.9 km.
The best way to get from Kyoto to Tsuyama without a car is to bus which takes 3h 8m and costs ¥3280.
The bus from Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi to Tsuyama Station takes 3h 8m including transfers and departs four times a day.
Kyoto to Tsuyama bus services, operated by West Japan JR Bus, depart from Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi.
Kyoto to Tsuyama train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), depart from Shin Osaka station.
The best way to get from Kyoto to Tsuyama is to bus which takes 3h 8m and costs ¥3280. Alternatively, you can train via Okayama, which costs ¥3800 - ¥5500 and takes 3h 39m.
What companies run services between Kyoto, Japan and Tsuyama, Japan?
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. Alternatively, you can take a train from Kyōto to Tsuyama via Shin-Ōsaka Station, Shin Osaka, and Okayama in around 3h 39m.
- Phone
- 0570-00-2486
- Website
- westjr.co.jp
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 Tsuyama
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥900–1,300
- Schedules at
- jr-odekake.net
Train from Kyōto to Sayo
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ¥2,600–3,800
- Schedules at
- jorudan.co.jp
Train from Sayo to Tsuyama
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥600–900
- Schedules at
- jr-odekake.net
- Phone
- 050-3772-3910
- Website
- jr-central.co.jp
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/
- 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 Tsuyama bus services, operated by West Japan JR Bus, arrive at Tsuyama Station.
Kyoto to Tsuyama train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), arrive at Okayama station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kyoto to Tsuyama is 192 km. It takes approximately 2h 45m to drive from Kyoto to Tsuyama.
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