There are 3 ways to get from Ōsaka to Nachi Falls by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Tennōji to Kii-Katsuuratrain
5h 58m¥4,162–5,859Drive 190.5 km
cheapest- Drive from Osaka to Nachi Fallscar 190.5 km
2h 51m¥3,308–4,778Bus
- 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 52m¥6,040–9,512
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ōsaka to Nachi Falls is to drive which costs ¥3300 - ¥4800 and takes 2h 51m.
The fastest way to get from Ōsaka to Nachi Falls is to drive which takes 2h 51m and costs ¥3300 - ¥4800.
No, there is no direct bus from Ōsaka to Nachi Falls. However, there are services departing from Osaka and arriving at Nachi-no-Taki-mae via Nanki Shirahama Airport and Kii-Katsuura Sta.. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 52m.
No, there is no direct train from Ōsaka to Nachi Falls. However, there are services departing from Yodoyabashi and arriving at Kii-Katsuura via Tennōji. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 58m.
The distance between Ōsaka and Nachi Falls is 262 km. The road distance is 190.5 km.
The best way to get from Ōsaka to Nachi Falls without a car is to train which takes 5h 58m and costs ¥4100 - ¥6000.
It takes approximately 5h 58m to get from Ōsaka to Nachi Falls, including transfers.
Ōsaka to Nachi Falls bus services, operated by Meiko Bus, depart from Osaka station.
Ōsaka to Nachi Falls train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), depart from Tennōji station.
The best way to get from Ōsaka to Nachi Falls is to train which takes 5h 58m and costs ¥4100 - ¥6000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥6000 - ¥9500 and takes 7h 52m.
What companies run services between Ōsaka, Japan and Nachi Falls, 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 Nachi Falls via Nanki Shirahama Airport, Kii-Katsuura Sta., and Nachi-no-Taki-mae in around 7h 52m.
- 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
- kumanogobobus.nankai-nanki.jp
Bus from Nanki Shirahama Airport to Kii-Katsuura Sta.
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥2,600–3,400
- Website
- https://kumanogobobus.nankai-nanki.jp/english/
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More Questions & Answers
Ōsaka to Nachi Falls bus services, operated by Meiko Bus, arrive at Nanki Shirahama Airport station.
Ōsaka to Nachi Falls train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), arrive at Kii-Katsuura station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ōsaka to Nachi Falls is 190 km. It takes approximately 2h 51m to drive from Ōsaka to Nachi Falls.
There are 195+ hotels available in Nachi Falls.