What is the cheapest way to get from Hongū to Shirahama?

The cheapest way to get from Hongū to Shirahama is to drive which costs ¥1000 - ¥1500 and takes 56 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Hongū to Shirahama?

The fastest way to get from Hongū to Shirahama is to drive which takes 56 min and costs ¥1000 - ¥1500.

Is there a direct bus between Hongū and Shirahama?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Hongu Taisha-mae and arriving at Shirahama-sanbashi. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 2m.

How far is it from Hongū to Shirahama?

The distance between Hongū and Shirahama is 68 km. The road distance is 59.2 km.

How do I travel from Hongū to Shirahama without a car?

The best way to get from Hongū to Shirahama without a car is to bus which takes 2h 2m and costs ¥2000 - ¥2500.

How long does it take to get from Hongū to Shirahama?

The bus from Hongu Taisha-mae to Shirahama-sanbashi takes 2h 2m including transfers and departs twice daily.

Where do I catch the Hongū to Shirahama bus from?

Hongū to Shirahama bus services, operated by Meiko Bus, depart from Hongu Taisha-mae station.

Where does the Hongū to Shirahama bus arrive?

Hongū to Shirahama bus services, operated by Meiko Bus, arrive at Shirahama-sanbashi station.

Can I drive from Hongū to Shirahama?

Yes, the driving distance between Hongū to Shirahama is 59 km. It takes approximately 56 min to drive from Hongū to Shirahama.

Where can I stay near Shirahama?

There are 321+ hotels available in Shirahama.

Hongū to Shirahama - 4 ways to travel via bus, car, and taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Hongū to Shirahama by bus, car, or taxi

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Hongu Taisha-mae to Shirahama-sanbashibus 90 Rapid
2h 2m
¥2,000–2,500
Drive 59.2 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Hongū to Shirahamacar 59.2 km
56 min
¥1,028–1,485
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Hongū to Shirahamataxi 59.2 km
56 min
¥22,000–27,000
Bus via Kii-Shinjo Sta.
1. Take the bus from Hongu Gyoseikyoku-mae to Kii-Shinjo Sta.bus 80 Kumano Hongu Line / ...
2. Take the bus from Kii-Shinjo Sta. to Jokiin-shitabus 12 Shirahama Tanabe Line / ...
2h 50m
¥2,717–3,778

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Distance: 68.4 km
Duration: 2h 2m

What companies run services between Hongū, Japan and Shirahama, Wakayama, Japan?

Meiko Bus operates a bus from Hongu Taisha-mae to Shirahama-sanbashi twice daily. Tickets cost ¥2,000–2,500 and the journey takes 2h 2m.

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