There are 5 ways to get from Hiroshima to Kumano Kodo (Station) by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Hiroshima to Shin Osakatrain Nozomi / ...
- Take the train from Shin-Ōsaka Station to Kii-Katsuuratrain
7h 25m¥8,628–12,193Bus
- Take the bus from Hiroshima BC to Osaka Station Nishigawa Underpassbus
- Take the bus from Osaka to Nanki Shirahama Airportbus
- Take the bus from Nanki Shirahama Airport to Kii-Katsuura Sta.bus
13h 52m¥9,500–18,950Drive 515.7 km
- Drive from Hiroshima to Kumano Kodo (Station)car 515.7 km
7h 9m¥8,933–12,903Bus, fly
- Take the bus from Hiroshima Shinkansen-Guchi to Hiroshima Airportbus
- Fly from Hiroshima Airport (HIJ) to Nanki Shirahama (SHM)plane HIJ - SHM
- Take the bus from Nanki Shirahama Airport to Kii-Katsuura Sta.bus
9h 21m¥23,450–100,400Train via Onomichi
- Take the train from Hiroshima to Shin Onomichitrain
- Take the train from Shin Onomichi to Shin Osakatrain
- Take the train from Shin-Ōsaka Station to Kii-Katsuuratrain
9h 4m¥8,676–12,342
Hiroshima Airport (HIJ) to Nanki Shirahama (SHM) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Hiroshima to Kumano Kodo (Station) is to train which costs ¥8500 - ¥13000 and takes 7h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Hiroshima to Kumano Kodo (Station) is to drive which takes 7h 9m and costs ¥8500 - ¥13000.
No, there is no direct bus from Hiroshima to Kumano Kodo (Station). However, there are services departing from Hiroshima BC and arriving at Kumano Kodo via Osaka, Nanki Shirahama Airport and Kii-Katsuura Sta.. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 52m.
No, there is no direct train from Hiroshima to Kumano Kodo (Station). However, there are services departing from Hiroshima and arriving at Kii-Katsuura via Shin-Ōsaka Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 25m.
The distance between Hiroshima and Kumano Kodo (Station) is 569 km. The road distance is 515.7 km.
The best way to get from Hiroshima to Kumano Kodo (Station) without a car is to train which takes 7h 25m and costs ¥8500 - ¥13000.
It takes approximately 7h 25m to get from Hiroshima to Kumano Kodo (Station), including transfers.
Hiroshima to Kumano Kodo (Station) bus services, operated by JR Bus Chugoku, depart from Hiroshima BC station.
Hiroshima to Kumano Kodo (Station) train services, operated by JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company), depart from Hiroshima station.
The best way to get from Hiroshima to Kumano Kodo (Station) is to train which takes 7h 25m and costs ¥8500 - ¥13000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥9500 - ¥19000 and takes 13h 52m.
What companies run services between Hiroshima, Japan and Kumano Kodo (Station), Japan?
You can take a train from Hiroshima to Kumano Kodo via Shin Osaka, Shin-Ōsaka Station, Kii-Katsuura, and Kii-Katsuura Sta. in around 7h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Hiroshima BC to Kumano Kodo via Osaka Station Nishigawa Underpass, Osaka, Nanki Shirahama Airport, and Kii-Katsuura Sta. in around 13h 52m.
- Website
- jal.com
Flights from Hiroshima Airport to Nanki Shirahama via Tokyo Haneda
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥19,000–350,000
Flights from Hiroshima Airport to Nanki Shirahama via New Chitose, Tokyo Haneda
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥23,000–170,000
- Phone
- 050-3772-3910
- Website
- JR CENTRAL
Train from Hiroshima to Shin Osaka
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- JR CENTRAL
- Schedules at
- JR West Timetable & Route Finder
Train from Hiroshima to Shin Onomichi
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Website
- JR CENTRAL
- Schedules at
- JR West Timetable & Route Finder
Train from Shin Onomichi to Shin Osaka
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Website
- JR CENTRAL
- Schedules at
- JR West Timetable & Route Finder
- Phone
- 0570-00-2486
- Website
- JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)
Train from Hiroshima to Shin Osaka
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥4,400–6,500
- Schedules at
- JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)
Train from Shin-Ōsaka Station to Kii-Katsuura
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥3,800–5,500
- Schedules at
- jorudan.co.jp
Train from Hiroshima to Shin Onomichi
- Ave. Duration
- 13 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,000–1,500
- Schedules at
- JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)
Train from Shin Onomichi to Shin Osaka
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 39m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥3,400–4,800
- Schedules at
- JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)
Train from Shin-Ōsaka Station to Kii-Katsuura
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥3,800–5,500
- Schedules at
- jorudan.co.jp
- Phone
- 0570-010-666
- Website
- chugoku-jrbus.co.jp
Bus from Hiroshima BC to Osaka Station Nishigawa Underpass
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥3,500–9,500
- Schedules at
- chugoku-jrbus.co.jp.e.aec.hp.transer.com
- Hiroshima Dream
- ¥4,500–9,500
- Hiroshima EXP
- ¥3,500–8,000
Bus from Hiroshima Shinkansen-Guchi to Hiroshima Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥1,450
- Schedules at
- chugoku-jrbus.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
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
Hiroshima to Kumano Kodo (Station) bus services, operated by JR Bus Chugoku, arrive at Osaka Station Nishigawa Underpass.
Hiroshima to Kumano Kodo (Station) train services, operated by JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company), arrive at Shin Osaka station.
Yes, the driving distance between Hiroshima to Kumano Kodo (Station) is 516 km. It takes approximately 7h 9m to drive from Hiroshima to Kumano Kodo (Station).
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