How to travel from Tanabe to Maniwa, Japan

The distance between Tanabe and Maniwa is around 330km (205 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 45m.

2 routes found

We've found 2 different ways to get from Tanabe to Maniwa by bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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

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Bus

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

  • Duration7h 50m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    ¥8,215($60)
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Drive

Drive to Maniwa.

  • Duration3h 45m
  • Distance330km (205 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Tanabe and Maniwa

There are several options for getting from Tanabe to Maniwa by bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ¥8,215 ($60) and will take around 7h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥4,930 ($36).

The distance between Tanabe and Maniwa is around 330km (205 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 211km (131 miles)

It takes around 7h 50m to get from Tanabe and Maniwa by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 45m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Tanabe to Maniwa is to drive which takes around 3h 45m and will set you back approx ¥4,930 ($36).

The cheapest way to travel between Tanabe and Maniwa, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ¥8,215 ($60) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Tanabe and Maniwa. We recommend that you drive to Maniwa. instead which will take 3h 45m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Tanabe and Maniwa. It typically takes around 7h 50m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Tanabe to Maniwa. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Osaka and Okayama University line. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 7h 50m.

Meiko Bus, Ryobi Express and Chutetsu Bus run regular bus services between Tanabe and Maniwa. Buses run twice daily and take around 7h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Tanabe to Maniwa. We recommend that you take the bus to Osaka then Okayama University line and then to Maniwa Shiyakusho. instead which will take 7h 50m.

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 Tanabe and Maniwa. The distance is around 330km (205 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 45m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Tanabe to Maniwa is to take the bus which takes, on average, 7h 50m and will usually cost around ¥8,215 ($60).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Tanabe and Maniwa

Transport options from Tanabe to Maniwa
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus
7h 50m
¥8,215($60)
twice daily429km (266 miles)
Drive
3h 45m
¥4,930($36)
on demand330km (205 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