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How to get fromKobe to Kumanoby train, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Kobe to Kumano by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train via Nagoya

    best
    1. Take the train from Shin Kobe to Nagoyatrain train
    2. Take the train from Nagoya Station to Taki(Mie)train train
    3. Take the train from Taki(Mie) to Odomaritrain train
    6h 37m

  2. Drive 182.4 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Kobe to Kumanocar car 182.4 km
    2h 45m
    ¥3,158–4,561

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from JR Namba to Tanabebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Kii-Tanabe Sta. to Shingu Sta.bus bus 91 Rapid
    10h 30m
    ¥7,533–10,420

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Ōsaka to Shingūtrain train
    7h 37m
    ¥4,826–6,852

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  • Distance: 408.9 km
  • Duration: 6h 37m

What companies run services between Kobe, Japan and Kumano, Mie-ken, Japan?

You can take a train from Shin Kobe to Odomari via Nagoya, Nagoya Station, and Taki(Mie) in around 6h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kobe Sannomiya Station to Odomari via Osaka Itami Airport South Terminal, Osaka Itami Airport, JR Namba, Kii-Tanabe Sta., Shingu Sta., and Shingu in around 10h 30m.

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