There are 4 ways to get from Kyoto to Kumano Kodo (Station) by train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Kyōto to Ōsakatrain Thunderbird / ...
- Take the train from Ōsaka to Kii-Katsuuratrain
6h 28m¥4,776–6,987Drive 206.9 km
cheapest- Drive from Kyoto to Kumano Kodo (Station)car 206.9 km
3h 10m¥3,584–5,177Train, bus via Nanki Shirahama Airport (SHM)
- Take the train from Kyōto to Ōsakatrain
- Take the bus from Osaka to Nanki Shirahama Airportbus
- Take the bus from Nanki Shirahama Airport to Kii-Katsuura Sta.bus
9h 13m¥6,676–10,387Train, bus
- Take the train from Kyōto to Yamato-Yagitrain Limited Express / ...
- Take the bus from Yamato Yagi Station to Shingu Stationbus
10h 6m¥7,819–8,447
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kyoto to Kumano Kodo (Station) is to drive which costs ¥3500 - ¥5500 and takes 3h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Kyoto to Kumano Kodo (Station) is to drive which takes 3h 10m and costs ¥3500 - ¥5500.
No, there is no direct train from Kyoto to Kumano Kodo (Station). However, there are services departing from Kyōto and arriving at Kii-Katsuura via Ōsaka. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 28m.
The distance between Kyoto and Kumano Kodo (Station) is 307 km. The road distance is 206.9 km.
The best way to get from Kyoto to Kumano Kodo (Station) without a car is to train which takes 6h 28m and costs ¥4700 - ¥7000.
It takes approximately 6h 28m to get from Kyoto to Kumano Kodo (Station), including transfers.
Kyoto to Kumano Kodo (Station) train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), depart from Kyōto station.
Kyoto to Kumano Kodo (Station) train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), arrive at Ōsaka station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kyoto to Kumano Kodo (Station) is 207 km. It takes approximately 3h 10m to drive from Kyoto to Kumano Kodo (Station).
There are 193+ hotels available in Kumano Kodo (Station).
What companies run services between Kyoto, Japan and Kumano Kodo (Station), Japan?
You can take a train from Kyōto to Kumano Kodo via Ōsaka, Kii-Katsuura, and Kii-Katsuura Sta. in around 6h 28m.
- Phone
- 0570-00-2486
- Website
- jr-odekake.net
Train from Kyōto to Ōsaka
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥650–950
- Schedules at
- jorudan.co.jp
Train from Ōsaka to Kii-Katsuura
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥3,700–5,500
- Schedules at
- jorudan.co.jp
Train from Kyōto to Ōsaka
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥650–950
- Schedules at
- jorudan.co.jp
- Phone
- 050-3772-3910
- Website
- JR CENTRAL
Train from Kyōto to Ōsaka
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- JR CENTRAL
- Schedules at
- JR West Timetable & Route Finder
Train from Kyōto to Ōsaka
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- JR CENTRAL
- Schedules at
- JR West Timetable & Route Finder
- Phone
- 050-3536-3957
- Website
- kintetsu.co.jp
Train from Kyōto to Yamato-Yagi
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥1,600–2,000
- Schedules at
- hyperdia.com
- Website
- meikobus.jp
Bus from Osaka to Nanki Shirahama Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 51m
- 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
- Website
- narakotsu.co.jp
Bus from Yamato Yagi Station to Shingu Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 32m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥5,350
- Schedules at
- narakotsu.co.jp
Want to know more about travelling around Japan
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Travel Insider: Top Japan travel tips by Beatrix Holland
Read the travel guide

























