What is the cheapest way to get from Kansai Airport to Shirahama?

The cheapest way to get from Kansai Airport to Shirahama is to drive which costs ¥1900 - ¥2900 and takes 1h 28m.

What is the fastest way to get from Kansai Airport to Shirahama?

The fastest way to get from Kansai Airport to Shirahama is to drive which takes 1h 28m and costs ¥1900 - ¥2900.

Is there a direct bus between Kansai Airport and Shirahama?

No, there is no direct bus from Kansai Airport to Shirahama. However, there are services departing from Kansai Airport Terminal 1 and arriving at Shirahama-sanbashi via JR Namba. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 17m.

Is there a direct train between Kansai Airport and Shirahama?

No, there is no direct train from Kansai Airport to Shirahama. However, there are services departing from Kansai Airport and arriving at Shirahama via Rinkū-town and Hineno. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 44m.

How far is it from Kansai Airport to Shirahama?

The distance between Kansai Airport and Shirahama is 145 km. The road distance is 114.6 km.

How do I travel from Kansai Airport to Shirahama without a car?

The best way to get from Kansai Airport to Shirahama without a car is to train which takes 3h 44m and costs ¥2700 - ¥4000.

How long does it take to get from Kansai Airport to Shirahama?

It takes approximately 3h 44m to get from Kansai Airport to Shirahama, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kansai Airport to Shirahama bus from?

Kansai Airport to Shirahama bus services, operated by Kansai Airport Transportation Enterprise, depart from Kansai Airport Terminal 1 station.

Where do I catch the Kansai Airport to Shirahama train from?

Kansai Airport to Shirahama train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), depart from Hineno station.

Train, bus or fly from Kansai Airport to Shirahama?

The best way to get from Kansai Airport to Shirahama is to train which takes 3h 44m and costs ¥2700 - ¥4000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥4000 - ¥7000 and takes 5h 17m, you could also fly, which costs ¥46000 - ¥75000 and takes 4h 40m.

Where does the Kansai Airport to Shirahama bus arrive?

Kansai Airport to Shirahama bus services, operated by Kansai Airport Transportation Enterprise, arrive at Namba OCAT station.

Where does the Kansai Airport to Shirahama train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Kansai Airport to Shirahama?

Yes, the driving distance between Kansai Airport to Shirahama is 115 km. It takes approximately 1h 28m to drive from Kansai Airport to Shirahama.

Where can I stay near Shirahama?

There are 319+ hotels available in Shirahama.

Kansai Airport to Shirahama - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 4 ways to get from Kansai Airport to Shirahama by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Hineno to Shirahamatrain Kuroshio 19 / ...
3h 44m
¥2,785–3,942
Drive 114.6 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Kansai Airport to Shirahamacar 114.6 km
1h 28m
¥1,985–2,867
Bus
1. Take the bus from Kansai Airport Terminal 1 to Namba OCATbus Namba
2. Take the bus from JR Namba to Shirahama-sanbashibus
5h 17m
¥4,085–6,970
Fly
1. Fly from Kansai International Airport (KIX) to Nanki Shirahama (SHM)plane KIX - SHM
4h 40m
¥46,113–74,132

Kansai International Airport (KIX) to Nanki Shirahama (SHM) flights

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5h 10mAverage Duration

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Distance: 144.9 km
Duration: 3h 44m

What companies run services between Kansai Airport, Japan and Shirahama, Wakayama, Japan?

JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company) operates a train from Hineno to Shirahama hourly. Tickets cost ¥1,900–2,700 and the journey takes 1h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kansai Airport Terminal 1 to Shirahama-sanbashi via Namba OCAT and JR Namba in around 5h 17m.

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