There are 3 ways to get from Ōsaka to Kumano Kodo (Station) by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Tennōji to Kii-Katsuuratrain
5h 53m¥4,122–5,809Drive 189.2 km
cheapest- Drive from Osaka to Kumano Kodo (Station)car 189.2 km
2h 50m¥3,277–4,733Bus
- Take the bus from Osaka to Nanki Shirahama Airportbus
- Take the bus from Nanki Shirahama Airport to Kii-Katsuura Sta.bus Shirahama Airport Limousine Bus
7h 47m¥6,000–9,462
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ōsaka to Kumano Kodo (Station) is to drive which costs ¥3200 - ¥4800 and takes 2h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Ōsaka to Kumano Kodo (Station) is to drive which takes 2h 50m and costs ¥3200 - ¥4800.
No, there is no direct bus from Ōsaka to Kumano Kodo (Station). However, there are services departing from Osaka and arriving at Kumano Kodo via Nanki Shirahama Airport and Kii-Katsuura Sta.. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 47m.
No, there is no direct train from Ōsaka to Kumano Kodo (Station). However, there are services departing from Yodoyabashi and arriving at Kii-Katsuura via Tennōji. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 53m.
The distance between Ōsaka and Kumano Kodo (Station) is 260 km. The road distance is 189.2 km.
The best way to get from Ōsaka to Kumano Kodo (Station) without a car is to train which takes 5h 53m and costs ¥4100 - ¥6000.
It takes approximately 5h 53m to get from Ōsaka to Kumano Kodo (Station), including transfers.
Ōsaka to Kumano Kodo (Station) bus services, operated by Meiko Bus, depart from Osaka station.
Ōsaka to Kumano Kodo (Station) train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), depart from Tennōji station.
The best way to get from Ōsaka to Kumano Kodo (Station) is to train which takes 5h 53m and costs ¥4100 - ¥6000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥6000 - ¥9500 and takes 7h 47m.
What companies run services between Ōsaka, Japan and Kumano Kodo (Station), Japan?
JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company) operates a train from Tennōji to Kii-Katsuura every 4 hours. Tickets cost ¥3,500–5,000 and the journey takes 3h 41m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Osaka to Kumano Kodo via Nanki Shirahama Airport and Kii-Katsuura Sta. in around 7h 47m.
- Phone
- 0570-00-2486
- Website
- jr-odekake.net
Train from Tennōji to Kii-Katsuura
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 41m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥3,500–5,000
- Schedules at
- jorudan.co.jp
- Website
- meikobus.jp
Bus from Osaka to Nanki Shirahama Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 51m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥3,000–5,500
- Schedules at
- meikobus.jp
- Phone
- 0735-22-5101
- Website
- Kumano Gobo Nankai Bus
Bus from Nanki Shirahama Airport to Kii-Katsuura Sta.
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥2,600–3,400
- Website
- Kumano Gobo Nankai Bus
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More Questions & Answers
Ōsaka to Kumano Kodo (Station) bus services, operated by Meiko Bus, arrive at Nanki Shirahama Airport station.
Ōsaka to Kumano Kodo (Station) train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), arrive at Kii-Katsuura station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ōsaka to Kumano Kodo (Station) is 189 km. It takes approximately 2h 50m to drive from Ōsaka to Kumano Kodo (Station).
There are 177+ hotels available in Kumano Kodo (Station).