How to travel from Masuda to Maniwa, Japan

The distance between Masuda and Maniwa is around 255km (159 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 45m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Masuda to Maniwa by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out ManiwaMasuda if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Izumoshi and then to Niimi.

  • Duration4h 50m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    ¥8,760($64)

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Train and Bus

Take the train to Shin-Yamaguchi and then to Okayama then take the bus to Maniwa Shiyakusho.

  • Duration4h 20m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    ¥12,730($95)
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Drive

Drive to Maniwa.

  • Duration2h 45m
  • Distance255km (159 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Masuda and Maniwa

There are several options for getting from Masuda to Maniwa by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ¥7,530 ($55) and will take around 5h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥3,835 ($28).

The distance between Masuda and Maniwa is around 255km (159 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 180km (112 miles)

It takes around 4h 20m to get from Masuda and Maniwa by train and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 45m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Masuda to Maniwa is to drive which takes around 2h 45m and will set you back approx ¥3,835 ($28).

The cheapest way to travel between Masuda and Maniwa, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around ¥7,530 ($55) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Masuda and Maniwa. It typically takes around 4h 50m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Masuda to Maniwa. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Izumoshi, Niimi and Chugokukatsuyama. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 4h 50m.

Japan Railways Limited Express and Japan Railways (JR) run train services between Masuda and Maniwa. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 4h 50m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Masuda and Maniwa. We recommend that you drive to Maniwa. instead which will take 2h 45m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Masuda to Maniwa. We recommend that you take the train to Shin-Yamaguchi and then to Okayama then take the bus to Maniwa Shiyakusho. instead which will take 4h 20m.

The closest major airport to Maniwa is Okayama Airport (OKJ) (OKJ) which is approximately 36km (23 miles) from Maniwa. Kansai International Airport (KIX) (KIX) and Chubu Centrair International Airport (NGO) (NGO) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Masuda and Maniwa. The distance is around 255km (159 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 45m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Masuda to Maniwa is to take the train and then take the bus which takes, on average, 4h 20m and will usually cost around ¥12,730 ($95).

How do I get from Masuda to Maniwa

Compare travel optionsbetween Masuda and Maniwa

Transport options from Masuda to Maniwa
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
4h 50m
¥8,760($64)
twice daily310km (193 miles)
Train via Yonago5h 30m
¥7,530($55)
every 4 hours310km (193 miles)
Train and Bus + 1 similar
4h 20m
¥12,730($95)
twice daily441km (274 miles)
Train to Hamada, bus7h 20m
¥8,215($60)
twice daily482km (299 miles)
Drive
2h 45m
¥3,835($28)
on demand255km (159 miles)

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Airports near Maniwa

The following major airports near Maniwa offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.

OKJ
Okayama Airport (OKJ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
36km (23 miles) from Maniwa
KIX
Kansai International Airport (KIX)
International Airport
Distance
154km (95 miles) from Maniwa
NGO
Chubu Centrair International Airport (NGO)
International Airport
Distance
279km (173 miles) from Maniwa