How to travel from Tsu to Maniwa, Japan

The distance between Tsu and Maniwa is around 312km (194 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 40m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Tsu 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 ManiwaTsu if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Osaka-Namba, Okayama then Tsuyama and then to Chugokukatsuyama.

  • Duration4h 55m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    ¥9,310($68)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Train and Bus

Take the train to Osaka-Namba and then to Okayama then take the bus to Maniwa Shiyakusho.

  • Duration4hrs
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    ¥8,900($65)
Operated by

Multiple operators

2 similiar routes

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Drive

Drive to Maniwa.

  • Duration3h 40m
  • Distance312km (194 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Tsu and Maniwa

There are several options for getting from Tsu to Maniwa by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around ¥7,395 ($54) and will take around 6h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥4,655 ($34).

The distance between Tsu and Maniwa is around 312km (194 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 255km (158 miles)

It takes around 4hrs to get from Tsu and Maniwa by train and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Tsu to Maniwa is to drive which takes around 3h 40m and will set you back approx ¥4,655 ($34).

The cheapest way to travel between Tsu and Maniwa, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around ¥7,395 ($54) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Tsu and Maniwa. It typically takes around 4h 55m and departs every 2 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Tsu to Maniwa. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Osaka-Namba, Shin-Osaka, Okayama, Tsuyama and Chugokukatsuyama. These services run every 2 hours and will take a minimum of 4h 55m.

Kintetsu Railways, Kintetsu Limited Express, Japan Railways Shinkansen and Japan Railways (JR) run train services between Tsu and Maniwa. Trains depart every 2 hours and will take around 4h 55m, 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 Tsu and Maniwa. We recommend that you drive to Maniwa. instead which will take 3h 40m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Tsu to Maniwa. We recommend that you take the train to Osaka-Namba and then to Okayama then take the bus to Maniwa Shiyakusho. instead which will take 4hrs.

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 Tsu and Maniwa. The distance is around 312km (194 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Tsu to Maniwa is to take the train and then take the bus which takes, on average, 4hrs and will usually cost around ¥8,900 ($65).

How do I get from Tsu to Maniwa

Compare travel optionsbetween Tsu and Maniwa

Transport options from Tsu to Maniwa
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
4h 55m
¥9,310($68)
every 3 hours397km (247 miles)
Train and Bus + 2 similar
4hrs
¥8,900($65)
twice daily367km (228 miles)
Bus and Train4h 30m
¥10,130($74)
once daily382km (237 miles)
Train to Tsuruhashi, bus6h 15m
¥7,395($54)
twice daily414km (257 miles)
Drive
3h 40m
¥4,655($34)
on demand312km (194 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