There are 4 ways to get from Gokurakubashi Station to Shirahama by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Gokurakubashi to Hashimoto(Wakayama)train
- Take the train from Hashimoto(Wakayama) to Wakayamatrain
- Take the train from Wakayama to Shirahamatrain
5h 22m¥2,965–4,159Drive 111.3 km
cheapest- Drive from Gokurakubashi Station to Shirahamacar 111.3 km
1h 46m¥1,931–2,788Bus
- Take the bus from Koyasan Sta. to Gomadanzanbus
- Take the bus from Gomadanzan to Kirari Ryujinbus
- Take the bus from Kirari Ryujin to Kii-Tanabe Sta.bus
- Take the bus from Kii-Tanabe Sta. to Jokiin-shitabus
7h 33m¥4,385–6,067Bus via Watarase Onsen
- Take the bus from Koyasan Station to Watarase Onsenbus
- Take the bus from Watarase Onsen to Shirahama-sanbashibus 90 Rapid
8h 55m¥4,728–7,400
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Gokurakubashi Station to Shirahama is to drive which costs ¥1900 - ¥2800 and takes 1h 46m.
The fastest way to get from Gokurakubashi Station to Shirahama is to drive which takes 1h 46m and costs ¥1900 - ¥2800.
No, there is no direct bus from Gokurakubashi Station to Shirahama. However, there are services departing from Koyasan Sta. and arriving at Jokiin-shita via Gomadanzan, Kirari Ryujin and Kii-Tanabe Sta.. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 33m.
No, there is no direct train from Gokurakubashi Station to Shirahama. However, there are services departing from Gokurakubashi and arriving at Shirahama via Hashimoto(Wakayama) and Wakayama. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 22m.
The distance between Gokurakubashi Station and Shirahama is 168 km. The road distance is 111.3 km.
The best way to get from Gokurakubashi Station to Shirahama without a car is to train which takes 5h 22m and costs ¥2900 - ¥4200.
It takes approximately 5h 22m to get from Gokurakubashi Station to Shirahama, including transfers.
Gokurakubashi Station to Shirahama bus services, operated by Nankai Rinkan Bus, depart from Koyasan Sta. station.
Gokurakubashi Station to Shirahama train services, operated by Nankai Electric Railway, depart from Gokurakubashi station.
The best way to get from Gokurakubashi Station to Shirahama is to train which takes 5h 22m and costs ¥2900 - ¥4200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥4300 - ¥6500 and takes 7h 33m.
What companies run services between Gokurakubashi Station, Japan and Shirahama, Wakayama, Japan?
You can take a train from Gokurakubashi to Jokiin-shita via Hashimoto(Wakayama), Wakayama, Shirahama, and Shirahama Sta. in around 5h 22m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Gokurakubashi Station to Jokiin-shita via Koyasan Sta., Gomadanzan, Kirari Ryujin, and Kii-Tanabe Sta. in around 7h 33m.
- Phone
- 050-3090-2608
- Website
- Nankai Electric Railway
Train from Gokurakubashi to Hashimoto(Wakayama)
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥400–460
- Website
- Nankai Electric Railway
- Phone
- 050-3090-2608
Train from Gokurakubashi to Hashimoto(Wakayama)
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Phone
- 0570-00-2486
- Website
- JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)
Train from Hashimoto(Wakayama) to Wakayama
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥650–950
- Schedules at
- JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)
Train from Wakayama to Shirahama
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥1,500–2,200
- Schedules at
- jorudan.co.jp
- Website
- Nankai Rinkan Bus
Bus from Koyasan Sta. to Gomadanzan
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥1,500–2,100
- Schedules at
- Nankai Rinkan Bus
- Phone
- 072-466-5551
- Website
- Ryujin Jidosha
Bus from Gomadanzan to Kirari Ryujin
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥650–950
- Schedules at
- Ryujin Jidosha
Bus from Kirari Ryujin to Kii-Tanabe Sta.
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,500–2,200
- Schedules at
- Ryujin Jidosha
Bus from Koyasan Station to Watarase Onsen
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 26m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥2,800–5,000
- Schedules at
- en.visitwakayama.jp
- Book at
- japanbusonline.com
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More Questions & Answers
Gokurakubashi Station to Shirahama bus services, operated by Nankai Rinkan Bus, arrive at Gomadanzan station.
Gokurakubashi Station to Shirahama train services, operated by Nankai Electric Railway, arrive at Hashimoto(Wakayama) station.
Yes, the driving distance between Gokurakubashi Station to Shirahama is 111 km. It takes approximately 1h 46m to drive from Gokurakubashi Station to Shirahama.
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