There are 5 ways to get from Namba (Station) to Kumano by train, bus, or car
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Train via Matsusaka
best- Take the train from Osaka-Namba to Matsusakatrain Limited Express / ...
- Take the train from Matsusaka to Kumanoshitrain Nanki
5h 39mDrive 147.5 km
cheapest- Drive from Namba (Station) to Kumanocar 147.5 km
2h 14m¥2,557–3,694Bus via Tanabe
- Take the bus from JR Namba to Tanabebus
- Take the bus from Kii-Tanabe Sta. to Shingu Sta.bus 91 Rapid
8h 7m¥6,050–8,612Train
- Take the train from Tennōji to Shingūtrain
6h 50m¥4,353–6,292Bus
- Take the bus from Yamato Yagi Station to Shingu Stationbus
9h 51m¥7,063–7,512
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Namba (Station) to Kumano is to drive which costs ¥2500 - ¥3700 and takes 2h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Namba (Station) to Kumano is to drive which takes 2h 14m and costs ¥2500 - ¥3700.
No, there is no direct bus from Namba (Station) to Kumano. However, there are services departing from JR Namba and arriving at Shingu Sta. via Kii-Tanabe Sta.. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 7m.
No, there is no direct train from Namba (Station) to Kumano. However, there are services departing from Osaka-Namba and arriving at Odomari via Matsusaka and Kumanoshi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 39m.
The distance between Namba (Station) and Kumano is 244 km. The road distance is 147.5 km.
The best way to get from Namba (Station) to Kumano without a car is to train via Matsusaka which takes 5h 39m and costs .
It takes approximately 5h 39m to get from Namba (Station) to Kumano, including transfers.
Namba (Station) to Kumano bus services, operated by Meiko Bus, depart from JR Namba station.
Namba (Station) to Kumano train services, operated by Kintetsu Railway Limited Express, depart from Osaka-Namba station.
The best way to get from Namba (Station) to Kumano is to train via Matsusaka which takes 5h 39m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus via Tanabe, which costs ¥6000 - ¥9000 and takes 8h 7m.
What companies run services between Namba (Station), Japan and Kumano, Mie-ken, Japan?
You can take a vehicle from Namba (Station) to Odomari via Osaka-Namba, Matsusaka, and Kumanoshi in around 5h 39m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from JR Namba to Odomari via Kii-Tanabe Sta., Shingu Sta., and Shingu in around 8h 7m.
- Phone
- 050-3536-3957
- Website
- kintetsu.co.jp
Train from Osaka-Namba to Matsusaka
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥2,900–3,600
- Schedules at
- hyperdia.com
- Phone
- 050-3772-3910
- Website
- JR CENTRAL
Train from Matsusaka to Kumanoshi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Website
- JR CENTRAL
- Schedules at
- JR West Timetable & Route Finder
- Phone
- 0570-00-2486
- Website
- jr-odekake.net
Train from Tennōji to Shingū
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥3,800–5,500
- Schedules at
- jorudan.co.jp
- Website
- meikobus.jp
Bus from JR Namba to Tanabe
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 54m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥3,000–4,800
- Schedules at
- meikobus.jp
Bus from Kii-Tanabe Sta. to Shingu Sta.
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ¥2,600–3,200
- Schedules at
- Meiko 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
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More Questions & Answers
Namba (Station) to Kumano bus services, operated by Meiko Bus, arrive at Tanabe station.
Namba (Station) to Kumano train services, operated by Kintetsu Railway Limited Express, arrive at Matsusaka station.
Yes, the driving distance between Namba (Station) to Kumano is 147 km. It takes approximately 2h 14m to drive from Namba (Station) to Kumano.
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