How to travel from Osaka to Maniwa, Japan

The distance between Osaka and Maniwa is around 205km (127 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 15m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Osaka 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.

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Bus

Take the bus to Okayama University line and then to Maniwa Shiyakusho.

  • Duration4h 35m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    ¥4,520($33)
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Train and Bus

Take the train to Okayama then take the bus to Maniwa Shiyakusho.

  • Duration2h 35m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    ¥7,255($53)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Maniwa.

  • Duration2h 15m
  • Distance205km (127 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Osaka and Maniwa

There are several options for getting from Osaka to Maniwa by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ¥4,520 ($33) and will take around 4h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥3,150 ($23).

The distance between Osaka and Maniwa is around 205km (127 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 165km (103 miles)

It takes around 2h 35m to get from Osaka and Maniwa by train and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 15m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Osaka to Maniwa is to drive which takes around 2h 15m and will set you back approx ¥3,150 ($23).

The cheapest way to travel between Osaka and Maniwa, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ¥4,520 ($33) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Osaka and Maniwa. We recommend that you drive to Maniwa. instead which will take 2h 15m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Osaka and Maniwa. It typically takes around 4h 35m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Osaka to Maniwa. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Okayama University line. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 4h 35m.

Ryobi Express and Chutetsu Bus run regular bus services between Osaka and Maniwa. Buses run twice daily and take around 4h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Osaka to Maniwa. We recommend that you take the train to Okayama then take the bus to Maniwa Shiyakusho. instead which will take 2h 35m.

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 Osaka and Maniwa. The distance is around 205km (127 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 15m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Osaka to Maniwa is to take the train and then take the bus which takes, on average, 2h 35m and will usually cost around ¥7,255 ($53).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Osaka and Maniwa

Transport options from Osaka to Maniwa
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus
4h 35m
¥4,520($33)
twice daily289km (179 miles)
Train and Bus
2h 35m
¥7,255($53)
twice daily243km (151 miles)
Drive
2h 15m
¥3,150($23)
on demand205km (127 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