What is the cheapest way to get from Kyoto to Shirahama?

The cheapest way to get from Kyoto to Shirahama is to drive which costs ¥3300 - ¥4900 and takes 2h 44m.

What is the fastest way to get from Kyoto to Shirahama?

The fastest way to get from Kyoto to Shirahama is to drive which takes 2h 44m and costs ¥3300 - ¥4900.

Is there a direct bus between Kyoto and Shirahama?

No, there is no direct bus from Kyoto to Shirahama. However, there are services departing from Jujo Aburanokoji and arriving at Shirahama-sanbashi via JR Namba. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Kyoto and Shirahama?

No, there is no direct train from Kyoto to Shirahama. However, there are services departing from Kyōto and arriving at Shirahama via Tennōji. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 28m.

How far is it from Kyoto to Shirahama?

The distance between Kyoto and Shirahama is 222 km. The road distance is 192.9 km.

How do I travel from Kyoto to Shirahama without a car?

The best way to get from Kyoto to Shirahama without a car is to train which takes 4h 28m and costs ¥3600 - ¥5500.

How long does it take to get from Kyoto to Shirahama?

It takes approximately 4h 28m to get from Kyoto to Shirahama, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kyoto to Shirahama bus from?

Kyoto to Shirahama bus services, operated by Keihan Bus, depart from Jujo Aburanokoji station.

Where do I catch the Kyoto to Shirahama train from?

Kyoto to Shirahama train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), depart from Kyōto station.

Train or bus from Kyoto to Shirahama?

The best way to get from Kyoto to Shirahama is to train which takes 4h 28m and costs ¥3600 - ¥5500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥4100 - ¥7000 and takes 6h 35m.

Where does the Kyoto to Shirahama bus arrive?

Kyoto to Shirahama bus services, operated by Keihan Bus, arrive at Namba station.

Where does the Kyoto to Shirahama train arrive?

Kyoto to Shirahama train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), arrive at Tennōji station.

Can I drive from Kyoto to Shirahama?

Yes, the driving distance between Kyoto to Shirahama is 193 km. It takes approximately 2h 44m to drive from Kyoto to Shirahama.

Where can I stay near Shirahama?

There are 321+ hotels available in Shirahama.

Kyoto to Shirahama - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Kyoto to Shirahama by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Kyōto to Tennōjitrain HARUKA Kansai-Airport Express / ...
2. Take the train from Tennōji to Shirahamatrain Kuroshio 19 / ...
4h 28m
¥3,642–5,104
Drive 192.9 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Kyoto to Shirahamacar 192.9 km
2h 44m
¥3,351–4,841
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Kyōto to Ōsakatrain A: JR Kyōto Line Rapid / ...
2. Take the bus from Osaka to Shirahama-sanbashibus
5h 11m
¥3,678–6,441
Bus
1. Take the bus from Jujo Aburanokoji to Nambabus Direct Express Kyoto
2. Take the bus from JR Namba to Shirahama-sanbashibus
6h 35m
¥4,106–6,642

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Distance: 222.4 km
Duration: 4h 28m

What companies run services between Kyoto, Japan and Shirahama, Wakayama, Japan?

You can take a train from Kyōto to Jokiin-shita via Tennōji, Shirahama, and Shirahama Sta. in around 4h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Kyōto to Shirahama-sanbashi via Jujo, Jujo Aburanokoji, and JR Namba in around 6h 35m.

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