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

The cheapest way to get from Itami to Shirahama is to drive which costs ¥2700 - ¥4000 and takes 2h 11m.

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

The fastest way to get from Itami to Shirahama is to drive which takes 2h 11m and costs ¥2700 - ¥4000.

Is there a direct bus between Itami and Shirahama?

No, there is no direct bus from Itami to Shirahama. However, there are services departing from Osaka Itami Airport and arriving at Shirahama-sanbashi via JR Namba. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 49m.

Is there a direct train between Itami and Shirahama?

No, there is no direct train from Itami to Shirahama. However, there are services departing from Itami(Jr) and arriving at Shirahama via Ōsaka. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 14m.

How far is it from Itami to Shirahama?

The distance between Itami and Shirahama is 193 km. The road distance is 158.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Itami to Shirahama without a car is to train which takes 4h 14m and costs ¥3100 - ¥4500.

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

It takes approximately 4h 14m to get from Itami to Shirahama, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Itami to Shirahama bus from?

Itami to Shirahama bus services, operated by Meiko Bus, depart from JR Namba station.

Where do I catch the Itami to Shirahama train from?

Itami to Shirahama train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), depart from Ōsaka station.

Train or bus from Itami to Shirahama?

The best way to get from Itami to Shirahama is to train which takes 4h 14m and costs ¥3100 - ¥4500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥3600 - ¥6500 and takes 4h 49m.

Where does the Itami to Shirahama bus arrive?

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

Where does the Itami to Shirahama train arrive?

Itami to Shirahama train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), arrive at Shirahama station.

Can I drive from Itami to Shirahama?

Yes, the driving distance between Itami to Shirahama is 159 km. It takes approximately 2h 11m to drive from Itami to Shirahama.

Where can I stay near Shirahama?

There are 322+ hotels available in Shirahama.

Itami to Shirahama - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 3 ways to get from Itami to Shirahama by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Ōsaka to Shirahamatrain Kuroshio 19 / ...
4h 14m
¥3,160–4,496
Drive 158.8 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Itami to Shirahamacar 158.8 km
2h 11m
¥2,755–3,980
Bus
1. Take the bus from JR Namba to Shirahama-sanbashibus
4h 49m
¥3,601–6,190

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Distance: 193.1 km
Duration: 4h 14m

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

JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company) operates a train from Ōsaka to Shirahama hourly. Tickets cost ¥2,500–3,600 and the journey takes 2h 29m. Alternatively, Meiko Bus operates a bus from JR Namba to Shirahama-sanbashi every 4 hours. Tickets cost ¥3,000–5,500 and the journey takes 3h 16m.

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