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There are 5 ways to get from Kyoto to Kumano by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train via Matsusaka

    best
    1. Take the train from Kyōto to Yamato-Yagitrain train
    2. Take the train from Yamato-Yagi to Matsusakatrain train
    3. Take the train from Matsusaka to Kumanoshitrain train
    6h 18m

  2. Drive 167.9 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Kyoto to Kumanocar car 167.9 km
    2h 36m
    ¥2,912–4,206

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Gojo Keihan to Tsubus bus
    2. Take the bus from Matsuzaka Station to Kumanoshi Stationbus bus
    8h 32m
    ¥5,630–6,450

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Kyōto to Ōsakatrain train Thunderbird / ...
    2. Take the train from Ōsaka to Shingūtrain train
    7h 31m
    ¥5,026–7,087

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Kyōto to Yamato-Yagitrain train Limited Express / ...
    2. Take the bus from Yamato Yagi Station to Shingu Stationbus bus
    10h 5m
    ¥7,459–7,987

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  • Distance: 262 km
  • Duration: 6h 18m

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

You can take a train from Kyōto to Odomari via Yamato-Yagi, Matsusaka, and Kumanoshi in around 6h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Gojo Keihan to 大泊 via Tsu, Tsu, Matsusaka, Matsuzaka Station, and 熊野市駅前 in around 8h 32m.

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