What is the cheapest way to get from Okayama to Arashiyama?

The cheapest way to get from Okayama to Arashiyama is to bus and train which costs ¥4000 - ¥4200 and takes 4h 58m.

What is the fastest way to get from Okayama to Arashiyama?

The fastest way to get from Okayama to Arashiyama is to drive which takes 2h 53m and costs ¥3400 - ¥5000.

Is there a direct bus between Okayama and Arashiyama?

No, there is no direct bus from Okayama to Arashiyama station. However, there are services departing from Okayama and arriving at Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 49m.

Is there a direct train between Okayama and Arashiyama?

No, there is no direct train from Okayama to Arashiyama. However, there are services departing from Okayama and arriving at Saga-Arashiyama via Kyōto. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 4m.

How far is it from Okayama to Arashiyama?

The distance between Okayama and Arashiyama is 210 km. The road distance is 200.4 km.

How do I travel from Okayama to Arashiyama without a car?

The best way to get from Okayama to Arashiyama without a car is to train which takes 2h 4m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Okayama to Arashiyama?

It takes approximately 2h 4m to get from Okayama to Arashiyama, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Okayama to Arashiyama bus from?

Okayama to Arashiyama bus services, operated by Ryobi Bus, depart from Okayama station.

Where do I catch the Okayama to Arashiyama train from?

Okayama to Arashiyama train services, operated by JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company), depart from Okayama station.

Train or bus from Okayama to Arashiyama?

The best way to get from Okayama to Arashiyama is to train which takes 2h 4m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥4100 - ¥4700 and takes 3h 49m.

Where does the Okayama to Arashiyama bus arrive?

Okayama to Arashiyama bus services, operated by Ryobi Bus, arrive at Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi.

Where does the Okayama to Arashiyama train arrive?

Okayama to Arashiyama train services, operated by JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company), arrive at Kyoto station.

Can I drive from Okayama to Arashiyama?

Yes, the driving distance between Okayama to Arashiyama is 200 km. It takes approximately 2h 53m to drive from Okayama to Arashiyama.

Where can I stay near Arashiyama?

There are 3749+ hotels available in Arashiyama.

Okayama to Arashiyama - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Okayama to Arashiyama by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Okayama to Kyototrain Hikari / ...
2h 4m
Drive 200.4 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Okayama to Arashiyamacar 200.4 km
2h 53m
¥3,477–5,022
Bus
1. Take the bus from Okayama to Kyōto Station Karasumaguchibus Kyoto
3h 49m
¥4,150–4,640
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Okayama Station West Exit to Osaka Station JR Express BTbus Okayama to Osaka
2. Take the train from Osaka-umeda to Saiintrain Kyoto Line Semi-Express / ...
4h 58m
¥4,012–4,112

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Distance: 210.2 km
Duration: 2h 4m

What companies run services between Okayama, Japan and Arashiyama, Japan?

JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company) operates a train from Okayama to Kyoto hourly, and the journey takes 1h 42m. 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.

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