There are 3 ways to get from Kumano Kodo (Station) to Shirahama by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Nachi to Shirahamatrain [28883] Jr Kinokuni
3h 36m¥1,931–2,760Drive 90.2 km
cheapest- Drive from Kumano Kodo (Station) to Shirahamacar 90.2 km
1h 18m¥1,562–2,256Bus
- Take the bus from Kii-Katsuura Sta. to Nanki Shirahama Airportbus Shirahama Airport Limousine Bus
4h 31m¥3,450–4,562
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kumano Kodo (Station) to Shirahama is to drive which costs ¥1500 - ¥2300 and takes 1h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Kumano Kodo (Station) to Shirahama is to drive which takes 1h 18m and costs ¥1500 - ¥2300.
No, there is no direct bus from Kumano Kodo (Station) to Shirahama. However, there are services departing from Kumano Kodo and arriving at Shirahama Bus Center via Kii-Katsuura Sta. and Shirohama Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 31m.
No, there is no direct train from Kumano Kodo (Station) to Shirahama. However, there are services departing from Nachi and arriving at Shirahama via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 36m.
The distance between Kumano Kodo (Station) and Shirahama is 94 km. The road distance is 90.2 km.
The best way to get from Kumano Kodo (Station) to Shirahama without a car is to train which takes 3h 36m and costs ¥1900 - ¥2800.
It takes approximately 3h 36m to get from Kumano Kodo (Station) to Shirahama, including transfers.
Kumano Kodo (Station) to Shirahama bus services, operated by Kumano Gobo Nankai Bus, depart from Kii-Katsuura Sta. station.
Kumano Kodo (Station) to Shirahama train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), depart from Nachi station.
The best way to get from Kumano Kodo (Station) to Shirahama is to train which takes 3h 36m and costs ¥1900 - ¥2800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥3400 - ¥4600 and takes 4h 31m.
What companies run services between Kumano Kodo (Station), Japan and Shirahama, Wakayama, Japan?
JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company) operates a train from Nachi to Shirahama every 4 hours. Tickets cost ¥1,200–1,800 and the journey takes 1h 49m. Alternatively, Kumano Gobo Nankai Bus operates a bus from Kii-Katsuura Sta. to Nanki Shirahama Airport once daily. Tickets cost ¥2,600–3,400 and the journey takes 1h 55m.
- Phone
- 0570-00-2486
- Website
- JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)
Train from Nachi to Shirahama
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥1,200–1,800
- Schedules at
- JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)
- Phone
- 0735-22-5101
- Website
- Kumano Gobo Nankai Bus
Bus from Kii-Katsuura Sta. to Nanki Shirahama Airport
- 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
Kumano Kodo (Station) to Shirahama bus services, operated by Kumano Gobo Nankai Bus, arrive at Nanki Shirahama Airport station.
Kumano Kodo (Station) to Shirahama train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), arrive at Shirahama station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kumano Kodo (Station) to Shirahama is 90 km. It takes approximately 1h 18m to drive from Kumano Kodo (Station) to Shirahama.
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