There are 5 ways to get from Osaka to Tsuyama by train, bus, or car
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Train via Okayama
best- Take the train from Shin Osaka to Okayamatrain Sakura / ...
- Take the train from Okayama to Tsuyamatrain [31327] JR Tsuyama / ...
3h 16m¥3,410–4,845Train
cheapest- Take the train from Ōsaka to Sayotrain Super Hakuto
- Take the train from Sayo to Tsuyamatrain [32569] Jr Kishin / ...
3h 30m¥2,661–3,759Bus
- Take the bus from Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi to Tsuyama Stationbus
4h 32m¥3,899–4,139Drive 162.2 km
- Drive from Osaka to Tsuyamacar 162.2 km
2h 21m¥2,796–4,039Bus, train
- Take the bus from Osaka Station JR Express BT to Okayama Station West Exitbus Osaka to Okayama
- Take the train from Okayama to Tsuyamatrain [31327] JR Tsuyama / ...
5h 13m¥4,300–4,700
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Osaka to Tsuyama is to train which costs ¥2600 - ¥3800 and takes 3h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Osaka to Tsuyama is to drive which takes 2h 21m and costs ¥2800 - ¥4100.
No, there is no direct bus from Osaka station to Tsuyama station. However, there are services departing from Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi and arriving at Tsuyama Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 32m.
No, there is no direct train from Osaka to Tsuyama. However, there are services departing from Yodoyabashi and arriving at Tsuyama via Shin Osaka and Okayama. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 16m.
The distance between Osaka and Tsuyama is 225 km. The road distance is 162.2 km.
The best way to get from Osaka to Tsuyama without a car is to train via Okayama which takes 3h 16m and costs ¥3400 - ¥4900.
It takes approximately 3h 16m to get from Osaka to Tsuyama, including transfers.
Osaka to Tsuyama bus services, operated by West Japan JR Bus, depart from Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi.
Osaka to Tsuyama train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), depart from Shin Osaka station.
The best way to get from Osaka to Tsuyama is to train via Okayama which takes 3h 16m and costs ¥3400 - ¥4900. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥3900 - ¥4200 and takes 4h 32m.
What companies run services between Osaka, Japan and Tsuyama, Japan?
You can take a subway from Yodoyabashi to Tsuyama via Shin-Ōsaka Station, Shin Osaka, and Okayama in around 3h 16m. Alternatively, 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.
- 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 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 Okayama to Tsuyama
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥900–1,300
- Schedules at
- JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)
- 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
Osaka to Tsuyama bus services, operated by West Japan JR Bus, arrive at Tsuyama Station.
Osaka to Tsuyama train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), arrive at Okayama station.
Yes, the driving distance between Osaka to Tsuyama is 162 km. It takes approximately 2h 21m to drive from Osaka to Tsuyama.
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