There are 3 ways to get from Ise to Kumano by train, night bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Iseshi to Osaka-Nambatrain Limited Express / ...
- Take the train from Shin Osaka to Hiroshimatrain Nozomi / ...
4h 13m¥13,489–17,791Train, night bus
cheapest- Take the train from Iseshi to Osaka-Nambatrain Limited Express / ...
- Take the nightbus from Namba to Hiroshimanightbus Jx521
13h 18m¥7,559–11,421Drive 453.3 km
- Drive from Ise to Kumanocar 453.3 km
6h 20m¥7,849–11,338
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ise to Kumano is to drive which costs ¥7500 - ¥12000 and takes 6h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Ise to Kumano is to train which takes 4h 13m and costs ¥13000 - ¥18000.
No, there is no direct train from Ise to Kumano. However, there are services departing from Iseshi and arriving at Hiroshima via Namba and Shin Osaka. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 13m.
The distance between Ise and Kumano is 464 km. The road distance is 453.3 km.
The best way to get from Ise to Kumano without a car is to train which takes 4h 13m and costs ¥13000 - ¥18000.
It takes approximately 4h 13m to get from Ise to Kumano, including transfers.
Ise to Kumano train services, operated by Kintetsu Railway Limited Express, depart from Iseshi station.
Ise to Kumano train services, operated by Kintetsu Railway Limited Express, arrive at Osaka-Namba station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ise to Kumano is 453 km. It takes approximately 6h 20m to drive from Ise to Kumano.
There are 731+ hotels available in Kumano.
What companies run services between Ise, Japan and Kumano, Hiroshima, Japan?
You can take a train from Iseshi to Kumano via Osaka-Namba, Namba, Shin-Ōsaka Station, Shin Osaka, and Hiroshima in around 4h 13m.
- Phone
- 050-3536-3957
- Website
- kintetsu.co.jp
Train from Iseshi to Osaka-Namba
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥3,300–4,100
- Schedules at
- hyperdia.com
Train from Iseshi to Osaka-Namba
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥3,300–4,100
- Schedules at
- hyperdia.com
- Phone
- 050-3772-3910
- Website
- JR CENTRAL
Train from Shin Osaka to Hiroshima
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Website
- JR CENTRAL
- Schedules at
- JR West Timetable & Route Finder
- Phone
- 0570-00-2486
- Website
- JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)
Train from Shin Osaka to Hiroshima
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥4,400–6,500
- Schedules at
- JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)
- Phone
- 050-3802-1547
- Website
- jamjamliner.jp
Night bus from Namba to Hiroshima
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥4,000–6,500
- Schedules at
- jamjamliner.jp
- 4 seats per row spacious
- ¥4,000–6,500
- 3 seats per row
- ¥4,500–6,500
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