The distance between Kyoto and Onomichi is around 270km (168 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 1h 25m.
We've found 5 different ways to get from Kyoto to Onomichi by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
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Take the train to Fukuyama.
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Fly from Osaka Itami (ITM) to Matsuyama (MYJ) then take the bus to Mukaihigashi.
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Take the train to Osaka-Umeda(Hankyu) then take the bus to Boujiguchi.
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There are several options for getting from Kyoto to Onomichi by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around ¥4,655 ($34) and will take around 5h 60m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 1h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥10,680 ($78).
The distance between Kyoto and Onomichi is around 270km (168 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 243km (151 miles)
It takes around 1h 25m to get from Kyoto and Onomichi by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 30m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Kyoto to Onomichi is to take the train which takes around 1h 25m and will set you back approx ¥10,680 ($78).
The cheapest way to travel between Kyoto and Onomichi, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around ¥4,655 ($34) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Kyoto and Onomichi. It typically takes around 1h 25m and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Kyoto to Onomichi. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Fukuyama. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 1h 25m.
Japan Railways Shinkansen and Japan Railways (JR) run train services between Kyoto and Onomichi. Trains depart hourly and will take around 1h 25m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Kyoto and Onomichi. We recommend that you take the train to Fukuyama. instead which will take 1h 25m.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Kyoto to Onomichi. We recommend that you fly from Osaka Itami (ITM) to Matsuyama (MYJ) then take the bus to Mukaihigashi. instead which will take 4hrs.
The closest major airport to Onomichi is Hiroshima Airport (HIJ) (HIJ) which is approximately 26km (16 miles) from Onomichi. Kansai International Airport (KIX) (KIX) and Fukuoka Airport (FUK) (FUK) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Kyoto and Onomichi. The distance is around 285km (177 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 30m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Kyoto to Onomichi is to take the train which takes, on average, 1h 25m and will usually cost around ¥10,680 ($78).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train + 1 similar | 1h 25m | ¥10,680($78) | hourly | 270km (168 miles) |
Train via Okayama | 2h 35m | ¥8,625($63) | every 30 mins | 282km (175 miles) |
Plane and Bus | 4hrs | ¥19,985($145) | 4 times a week | 420km (261 miles) |
Train and Bus | 5h 60m | ¥4,655($34) | once daily | 313km (194 miles) |
Drive | 3h 30m | ¥4,105($30) | on demand | 285km (177 miles) |
Hankyu Railways
Chugoku Bus
The following major airports near Onomichi offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.