How to travel from Okayama to Maniwa, Japan
The distance between Okayama and Maniwa is around 74km (46 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi which takes around 1hr.
3 routes found
We've found 3 different ways to get from Okayama to Maniwa by bus, taxi and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Maniwa → Okayama if you're planning a return trip.
Bus
Take the bus to Maniwa Shiyakusho.
- Duration1h 40m
- Departs4 times a day
- Typical cost¥1,505($11)
Chutetsu Bus
Taxi
Take a taxi to Maniwa.
- Duration1hr
- Departson demand
- Typical cost¥28,750($210)
Okayama Ryobi Taxi
+ 1 othersFrequently asked questionsabout travel between Okayama and Maniwa
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Okayama to Maniwa by bus, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ¥1,505 ($11) and will take around 1h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi and arrive in approximately 1hr, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥28,750 ($210).
The distance between Okayama and Maniwa is around 74km (46 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 49km (31 miles)
It takes around 1h 40m to get from Okayama and Maniwa by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1hr to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Okayama to Maniwa is to take a taxi which takes around 1hr and will set you back approx ¥28,750 ($210).
The cheapest way to travel between Okayama and Maniwa, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ¥1,505 ($11) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Okayama and Maniwa. We recommend that you take a taxi to Maniwa. instead which will take 1hr.
Bus travel
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Okayama and Maniwa. It typically takes around 1h 40m and departs twice daily.
Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Okayama and Maniwa with no changeovers required. The bus runs twice daily and takes 1h 40m.
Chutetsu Bus run regular bus services between Okayama and Maniwa. Buses run twice daily and take around 1h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Okayama to Maniwa. We recommend that you take the bus to Maniwa Shiyakusho. instead which will take 1h 40m.
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 Okayama and Maniwa. The distance is around 74km (46 miles) by road and it will take around 1hr in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Okayama to Maniwa is to take the bus which takes, on average, 1h 40m and will usually cost around ¥1,505 ($11).
Compare travel optionsbetween Okayama and Maniwa
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bus | 1h 40m | ¥1,505($11) | 4 times a day | 80km (50 miles) |
Taxi | 1hr | ¥28,750($210) | on demand | 74km (46 miles) |
Drive | 1hr | ¥1,095($8) | on demand | 74km (46 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Okayama and Maniwa
Bus companies
Chutetsu Bus
Airports near Maniwa
The following major airports near Maniwa offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.
Okayama Airport (OKJ)
- Distance
- 36km (23 miles) from Maniwa
Kansai International Airport (KIX)
- Distance
- 154km (95 miles) from Maniwa
Chubu Centrair International Airport (NGO)
- Distance
- 279km (173 miles) from Maniwa