There are 3 ways to get from JR Namba to Kiikatsuura by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Tennōji to Kii-Katsuuratrain
4h 46m¥3,603–5,142Drive 182.4 km
cheapest- Drive from JR Namba to Kiikatsuuracar 182.4 km
2h 44m¥3,161–4,565Bus
- Take the bus from JR Namba to Nanki Shirahama Airportbus
- Take the bus from Nanki Shirahama Airport to Kii-Katsuura Sta.bus Shirahama Airport Limousine Bus
6h 26m¥5,600–8,753
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from JR Namba to Kiikatsuura is to drive which costs ¥3100 - ¥4600 and takes 2h 44m.
The fastest way to get from JR Namba to Kiikatsuura is to drive which takes 2h 44m and costs ¥3100 - ¥4600.
No, there is no direct bus from JR Namba to Kiikatsuura. However, there are services departing from JR Namba and arriving at Kii-Katsuura Sta. via Nanki Shirahama Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 26m.
No, there is no direct train from JR Namba to Kiikatsuura. However, there are services departing from JR-Namba and arriving at Kii-Katsuura via Tennōji. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 46m.
The distance between JR Namba and Kiikatsuura is 248 km. The road distance is 182.4 km.
The best way to get from JR Namba to Kiikatsuura without a car is to train which takes 4h 46m and costs ¥3600 - ¥5500.
It takes approximately 4h 46m to get from JR Namba to Kiikatsuura, including transfers.
JR Namba to Kiikatsuura bus services, operated by Meiko Bus, depart from JR Namba station.
JR Namba to Kiikatsuura train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), depart from Tennōji station.
The best way to get from JR Namba to Kiikatsuura is to train which takes 4h 46m and costs ¥3600 - ¥5500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥5500 - ¥9000 and takes 6h 26m.
What companies run services between JR Namba, Japan and Kiikatsuura, Japan?
JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company) operates a train from Tennōji to Kii-Katsuura every 4 hours. Tickets cost ¥3,500–5,000 and the journey takes 3h 41m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from JR Namba to Kii-Katsuura Sta. via Nanki Shirahama Airport in around 6h 26m.
- Phone
- 0570-00-2486
- Website
- jr-odekake.net
Train from Tennōji to Kii-Katsuura
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 41m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥3,500–5,000
- Schedules at
- jorudan.co.jp
- Website
- meikobus.jp
Bus from JR Namba to Nanki Shirahama Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 31m
- 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
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More Questions & Answers
JR Namba to Kiikatsuura bus services, operated by Meiko Bus, arrive at Nanki Shirahama Airport station.
JR Namba to Kiikatsuura train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), arrive at Kii-Katsuura station.
Yes, the driving distance between JR Namba to Kiikatsuura is 182 km. It takes approximately 2h 44m to drive from JR Namba to Kiikatsuura.
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