There are 4 ways to get from Okayama Station to Kyoto by train, bus, or car
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Train via Osaka
best- Take the train from Okayama to Shin Osakatrain Nozomi / ...
- Take the train from Shin-Ōsaka Station to Kyōtotrain A: JR Kyōto Line Rapid / ...
1h 25m¥2,936–4,140Bus
- Take the bus from Okayama to Kyōto Station Karasumaguchibus Kyoto
3h 27m¥3,900–4,400Drive 205.9 km
- Drive from Okayama Station to Kyotocar 205.9 km
2h 45m¥3,577–5,167Train
- Take the train from Okayama to Kyototrain Hikari / ...
2h
Okayama Station to Kyoto by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Okayama Station to Kyoto is to train via Osaka which costs ¥2900 - ¥4200 and takes 1h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Okayama Station to Kyoto is to train via Osaka which takes 1h 25m and costs ¥2900 - ¥4200.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Okayama and arriving at Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi station. Services depart five times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 27m.
No, there is no direct train from Okayama Station to Kyoto. However, there are services departing from Okayama and arriving at Kyōto via Shin-Ōsaka Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 25m.
The distance between Okayama Station and Kyoto is 197 km. The road distance is 205.9 km.
The best way to get from Okayama Station to Kyoto without a car is to train via Osaka which takes 1h 25m and costs ¥2900 - ¥4200.
It takes approximately 1h 25m to get from Okayama Station to Kyoto, including transfers.
Okayama Station to Kyoto bus services, operated by Ryobi Bus, depart from Okayama station.
Okayama Station to Kyoto train services, operated by JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company), depart from Okayama station.
The best way to get from Okayama Station to Kyoto is to train via Osaka which takes 1h 25m and costs ¥2900 - ¥4200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥3900 - ¥4400 and takes 3h 27m.
What companies run services between Okayama Station, Japan and Kyoto, Japan?
You can take a train from Okayama to Kyōto via Shin Osaka and Shin-Ōsaka Station in around 1h 25m. Alternatively, Ryobi Bus operates a bus from Okayama to Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi 5 times a day. Tickets cost ¥3,900–4,400 and the journey takes 3h 27m.
- Phone
- 050-3772-3910
- Website
- jr-central.co.jp
Train from Okayama to Shin Osaka
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://global.jr-central.co.jp/en/
- Schedules at
- https://www.westjr.co.jp/global/en/
Train from Shin-Ōsaka Station to Kyōto
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- https://global.jr-central.co.jp/en/
- Schedules at
- https://www.westjr.co.jp/global/en/
Train from Okayama to Kyoto
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://global.jr-central.co.jp/en/
- Schedules at
- https://www.westjr.co.jp/global/en/
- Phone
- 0570-00-2486
- Website
- westjr.co.jp
Train from Okayama to Shin Osaka
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥2,300–3,300
- Schedules at
- westjr.co.jp
Train from Shin-Ōsaka Station to Kyōto
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥600–900
- Schedules at
- jr-odekake.net
- Phone
- 0570-08-5050
- Website
- ryobi-holdings.jp
Bus from Okayama to Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 27m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥3,900–4,400
- Schedules at
- ryobi-holdings.jp
- Book at
- japanbusonline.com
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More Questions & Answers
Okayama Station to Kyoto bus services, operated by Ryobi Bus, arrive at Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi.
Okayama Station to Kyoto train services, operated by JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company), arrive at Shin Osaka station.
Yes, the driving distance between Okayama Station to Kyoto is 206 km. It takes approximately 2h 45m to drive from Okayama Station to Kyoto.
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