There are 5 ways to get from Osaka to Katsuyama by train, bus, or car
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Train via Okayama
best- Take the train from Shin Osaka to Okayamatrain
- Take the train from Okayama to Tsuyamatrain
- Take the train from Tsuyama to Chugokukatsuyamatrain
5h 12m¥3,935–5,616Train
cheapest- Take the train from Ōsaka to Sayotrain
- Take the train from Sayo to Tsuyamatrain
- Take the train from Tsuyama to Chugokukatsuyamatrain
5h 22m¥3,211–4,559Bus via Okayama
- Take the bus from Osaka Station JR Express BT to Okayama Daigaku Sujibus Osaka to Okayama
- Take the bus from Okayama Daigaku Suji to Katsuyamabus 岡山⇔真庭方面(落合・久世・勝山)
5h 47m¥4,700–5,300Drive 195.1 km
- Drive from Osaka to Katsuyamacar 195.1 km
2h 54m¥3,381–4,884Bus
- Take the bus from Kousoku Nagaokakyou to Tsuyama Stationbus
6h 38m¥4,178–4,508
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Osaka to Katsuyama is to train which costs ¥3200 - ¥4600 and takes 5h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Osaka to Katsuyama is to drive which takes 2h 54m and costs ¥3300 - ¥4900.
No, there is no direct bus from Osaka station to Katsuyama. However, there are services departing from Osaka Station JR Express BT and arriving at Katsuyama via Okayama Daigaku Suji. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 47m.
No, there is no direct train from Osaka station to Katsuyama. However, there are services departing from Shin-Ōsaka Station and arriving at Chugokukatsuyama via Shin Osaka, Okayama and Tsuyama. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 12m.
The distance between Osaka and Katsuyama is 257 km. The road distance is 195.1 km.
The best way to get from Osaka to Katsuyama without a car is to train via Okayama which takes 5h 12m and costs ¥3900 - ¥6000.
It takes approximately 5h 12m to get from Osaka to Katsuyama, including transfers.
Osaka to Katsuyama bus services, operated by JR Bus Chugoku, depart from Osaka Station JR Express BT.
Osaka to Katsuyama train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), depart from Shin Osaka station.
The best way to get from Osaka to Katsuyama is to train via Okayama which takes 5h 12m and costs ¥3900 - ¥6000. Alternatively, you can bus via Okayama, which costs ¥4700 - ¥5500 and takes 5h 47m.
What companies run services between Osaka, Japan and Katsuyama, Okayama-ken, Japan?
You can take a subway from Shin-Ōsaka Station to Chugokukatsuyama via Nishinakajima-Minamigata, Shin Osaka, Okayama, and Tsuyama in around 5h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Osaka Station JR Express BT to Katsuyama via Okayama Daigaku Suji in around 5h 47m.
- 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 Tsuyama
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥900–1,300
- Schedules at
- JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)
Train from Tsuyama to Chugokukatsuyama
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥550–800
- Schedules at
- JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)
Train from Ōsaka to Sayo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥2,000–2,900
- 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 WEST (West Japan Railway Company)
Train from Tsuyama to Chugokukatsuyama
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥550–800
- Schedules at
- JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)
- Phone
- 050-3772-3910
- Website
- JR CENTRAL
Train from Shin Osaka to Okayama
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- JR CENTRAL
- Schedules at
- JR West Timetable & Route Finder
- Phone
- 0570-010-666
- Website
- chugoku-jrbus.co.jp
Bus from Osaka Station JR Express BT to Okayama Daigaku Suji
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 7m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥3,400
- Schedules at
- chugoku-jrbus.co.jp.e.aec.hp.transer.com
- Book at
- kousokubus.net
- Phone
- (086)222-6601
- Website
- Chutetsu Bus
Bus from Okayama Daigaku Suji to Katsuyama
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,300–1,900
- Schedules at
- Chutetsu Bus
- Phone
- 0570-00-2424
- Website
- nishinihonjrbus.co.jp
Bus from Kousoku Nagaokakyou to Tsuyama Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 57m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥3,280
- Schedules at
- timetable.nishinihonjrbus.co.jp
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More Questions & Answers
Osaka to Katsuyama bus services, operated by JR Bus Chugoku, arrive at Okayama Daigaku Suji station.
Osaka to Katsuyama train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), arrive at Okayama station.
Yes, the driving distance between Osaka to Katsuyama is 195 km. It takes approximately 2h 54m to drive from Osaka to Katsuyama.
There are 30+ hotels available in Katsuyama.