There are 4 ways to get from Kitayama to Osaka by train, bus, or car
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Train via Tsu
best- Take the train from Kumanoshi to Tsutrain Nanki
- Take the train from Tsu to Osaka-Nambatrain Urban Liner / ...
4h 22mDrive 136.1 km
cheapest- Drive from Kitayama to Osakacar 136.1 km
2h 7m¥2,350–3,394Bus
- Take the bus from Hongu Taisha-mae to Tsuburizakabus 80 Kumano Hongu Line / ...
- Take the bus from Tsuburizaka to Osakabus
6h 40m¥19,424–24,946Train
- Take the train from Shingū to Shin-Ōsaka Stationtrain Kuroshio 12
7h 39m¥4,610–7,400
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kitayama to Osaka is to drive which costs ¥2300 - ¥3400 and takes 2h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Kitayama to Osaka is to drive which takes 2h 7m and costs ¥2300 - ¥3400.
No, there is no direct bus from Kitayama to Osaka. However, there are services departing from Hongu Taisha-mae and arriving at Osaka via Tsuburizaka. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 40m.
No, there is no direct train from Kitayama to Osaka. However, there are services departing from Kumanoshi and arriving at Yodoyabashi via Tsu and Namba. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 22m.
The distance between Kitayama and Osaka is 288 km. The road distance is 136.1 km.
The best way to get from Kitayama to Osaka without a car is to train via Tsu which takes 4h 22m and costs .
It takes approximately 4h 22m to get from Kitayama to Osaka, including transfers.
Kitayama to Osaka bus services, operated by Ryujin Jidosha, depart from Hongu Taisha-mae station.
Kitayama to Osaka train services, operated by JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company), depart from Kumanoshi station.
The best way to get from Kitayama to Osaka is to train via Tsu which takes 4h 22m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥19000 - ¥25000 and takes 6h 40m.
What companies run services between Kitayama, Wakayama, Japan and Osaka, Japan?
You can take a vehicle from Kitayama to Yodoyabashi via Kumanoshi, Tsu, Osaka-Namba, and Namba in around 4h 22m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Kitayama to Osaka via Hongu Taisha-mae and Tsuburizaka in around 6h 40m.
- Phone
- 050-3772-3910
- Website
- jr-central.co.jp
Train from Kumanoshi to Tsu
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Website
- https://global.jr-central.co.jp/en/
- Schedules at
- https://www.westjr.co.jp/global/en/
- Phone
- 050-3536-3957
- Website
- kintetsu.co.jp
Train from Tsu to Osaka-Namba
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥3,000–3,700
- Schedules at
- hyperdia.com
- Phone
- 0570-00-2486
- Website
- jr-odekake.net
Train from Shingū to Shin-Ōsaka Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 22m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥4,000–6,000
- Schedules at
- jorudan.co.jp
- Phone
- 072-466-5551
- Website
- ryujinbus.com
Bus from Hongu Taisha-mae to Tsuburizaka
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥2,100–3,100
- Schedules at
- ryujinbus.com
- Website
- meikobus.jp
Bus from Hongu Taisha-mae to Tsuburizaka
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ¥2,000–2,500
- Schedules at
- meikobus.jp
Bus from Tsuburizaka to Osaka
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 16m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥3,000–4,800
- Schedules at
- meikobus.jp
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More Questions & Answers
Kitayama to Osaka bus services, operated by Ryujin Jidosha, arrive at Tsuburizaka station.
Kitayama to Osaka train services, operated by JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company), arrive at Tsu station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kitayama to Osaka is 136 km. It takes approximately 2h 7m to drive from Kitayama to Osaka.
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