There are 4 ways to get from Osaka to Kawaguchicho by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Shin Osaka to Fukuyamatrain Sakura / ...
1h 40m¥5,610–7,545Drive 235 km
cheapest- Drive from Osaka to Kawaguchichocar 235 km
2h 58m¥4,031–5,822Bus
- Take the bus from Umeda-eki to Shinbashibus
3h 52m¥6,200–6,700Bus, train
- Take the bus from Osaka Station JR Express BT to Okayama Station West Exitbus Osaka to Okayama
- Take the train from Okayama to Higashi-Fukuyamatrain San-yō Line Local
4h 25m¥6,700–7,700
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Osaka to Kawaguchicho is to drive which costs ¥4000 - ¥6000 and takes 2h 58m.
The fastest way to get from Osaka to Kawaguchicho is to train which takes 1h 40m and costs ¥5500 - ¥8000.
No, there is no direct bus from Osaka to Kawaguchicho. However, there are services departing from Umeda-eki and arriving at Shinbashi via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 52m.
No, there is no direct train from Osaka to Kawaguchicho. However, there are services departing from Yodoyabashi and arriving at Fukuyama via Shin Osaka. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 40m.
The distance between Osaka and Kawaguchicho is 225 km. The road distance is 235 km.
The best way to get from Osaka to Kawaguchicho without a car is to train which takes 1h 40m and costs ¥5500 - ¥8000.
It takes approximately 1h 40m to get from Osaka to Kawaguchicho, including transfers.
Osaka to Kawaguchicho bus services, operated by Chugoku Bus, depart from Umeda-eki station.
Osaka to Kawaguchicho train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), depart from Shin Osaka station.
The best way to get from Osaka to Kawaguchicho is to train which takes 1h 40m and costs ¥5500 - ¥8000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥6200 - ¥6700 and takes 3h 52m.
What companies run services between Osaka, Japan and Kawaguchicho, Japan?
JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company) operates a train from Shin Osaka to Fukuyama hourly. Tickets cost ¥3,100–4,500 and the journey takes 1h 7m. JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company) also services this route hourly. Alternatively, Chugoku Bus operates a bus from Umeda-eki to Shinbashi 3 times a day. Tickets cost ¥4,200 and the journey takes 3h 49m.
- Phone
- 0570-00-2486
- Website
- JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)
Train from Shin Osaka to Fukuyama
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥3,100–4,500
- Schedules at
- JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)
Train from Okayama to Higashi-Fukuyama
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥800–1,200
- Schedules at
- JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)
- Phone
- 050-3772-3910
- Website
- JR CENTRAL
Train from Shin Osaka to Fukuyama
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- JR CENTRAL
- Schedules at
- JR West Timetable & Route Finder
- Phone
- 084-953-5391
- Website
- chugokubus.jp
Bus from Umeda-eki to Shinbashi
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 49m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥4,200
- Schedules at
- chugokubus.jp
- Phone
- 0570-010-666
- Website
- chugoku-jrbus.co.jp
Bus from Osaka Station JR Express BT to Okayama Station West Exit
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥3,400
- Schedules at
- chugoku-jrbus.co.jp.e.aec.hp.transer.com
- Book at
- kousokubus.net
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Booking & Getting There
Osaka to Kawaguchicho bus services, operated by Chugoku Bus, arrive at Shinbashi station.
Osaka to Kawaguchicho train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), arrive at Fukuyama station.
Yes, the driving distance between Osaka to Kawaguchicho is 235 km. It takes approximately 2h 58m to drive from Osaka to Kawaguchicho.
There are 254+ hotels available in Kawaguchicho.