There are 4 ways to get from Tsuyama to Kyoto by train, bus, or car
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Train via Okayama
best- Take the train from Tsuyama to Okayamatrain
- Take the train from Okayama to Shin Osakatrain
- Take the train from Shin-Ōsaka Station to Kyōtotrain
2h 57m¥3,814–5,468Train
cheapest- Take the train from Tsuyama to Sayotrain [32562] Jr Kishin
- Take the train from Sayo to Kyōtotrain Super Hakuto
4h 4m¥3,235–4,681Bus
- Take the bus from Tsuyama Station to Kyōto Station Karasumaguchibus
3h 8m¥3,280Drive 192.1 km
- Drive from Tsuyama to Kyotocar 192.1 km
2h 43m¥3,337–4,819
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Tsuyama to Kyoto is to bus which costs ¥3280 and takes 3h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Tsuyama to Kyoto is to drive which takes 2h 43m and costs ¥3300 - ¥4900.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Tsuyama Station station and arriving at Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi station. Services depart four times a day. The journey takes approximately 3h 8m.
No, there is no direct train from Tsuyama to Kyoto. However, there are services departing from Tsuyama and arriving at Kyōto via Okayama and Shin-Ōsaka Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 57m.
The distance between Tsuyama and Kyoto is 256 km. The road distance is 192.1 km.
The best way to get from Tsuyama to Kyoto without a car is to train via Okayama which takes 2h 57m and costs ¥3800 - ¥5500.
It takes approximately 2h 57m to get from Tsuyama to Kyoto, including transfers.
Tsuyama to Kyoto bus services, operated by West Japan JR Bus, depart from Tsuyama Station.
Tsuyama to Kyoto train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), depart from Tsuyama station.
The best way to get from Tsuyama to Kyoto is to train via Okayama which takes 2h 57m and costs ¥3800 - ¥5500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥3280 and takes 3h 8m.
What companies run services between Tsuyama, Japan and Kyoto, Japan?
You can take a train from Tsuyama to Kyōto via Okayama, Shin Osaka, and Shin-Ōsaka Station in around 2h 57m. Alternatively, West Japan JR Bus operates a bus from Tsuyama Station to Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi 4 times a day. Tickets cost ¥3,280 and the journey takes 3h 8m.
- Phone
- 0570-00-2486
- Website
- jr-odekake.net
Train from Tsuyama to Okayama
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥900–1,300
- Schedules at
- jr-odekake.net
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
Train from Tsuyama to Sayo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥600–900
- Schedules at
- jr-odekake.net
Train from Sayo to Kyōto
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ¥2,600–3,800
- Schedules at
- jorudan.co.jp
- 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/
- Phone
- 0570-00-2424
- Website
- nishinihonjrbus.co.jp
Bus from Tsuyama Station to Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi
- 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
Tsuyama to Kyoto bus services, operated by West Japan JR Bus, arrive at Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi.
Tsuyama to Kyoto train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), arrive at Okayama station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tsuyama to Kyoto is 192 km. It takes approximately 2h 43m to drive from Tsuyama to Kyoto.
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