There are 3 ways to get from Namba (Station) to Kumano Nachi Taisha by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Tennōji to Kii-Katsuuratrain
5h 58m¥4,053–5,742Drive 189.1 km
cheapest- Drive from Namba (Station) to Kumano Nachi Taishacar 189.1 km
2h 51m¥3,275–4,730Bus
- Take the bus from JR Namba to Nanki Shirahama Airportbus
- Take the bus from Nanki Shirahama Airport to Kii-Katsuura Sta.bus Shirahama Airport Limousine Bus
7h 38m¥6,050–9,353
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Namba (Station) to Kumano Nachi Taisha is to drive which costs ¥3200 - ¥4800 and takes 2h 51m.
The fastest way to get from Namba (Station) to Kumano Nachi Taisha is to drive which takes 2h 51m and costs ¥3200 - ¥4800.
No, there is no direct bus from Namba (Station) to Kumano Nachi Taisha. However, there are services departing from JR Namba and arriving at Nachisan via Nanki Shirahama Airport and Kii-Katsuura Sta.. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 38m.
No, there is no direct train from Namba (Station) to Kumano Nachi Taisha. However, there are services departing from JR-Namba and arriving at Kii-Katsuura via Tennōji. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 58m.
The distance between Namba (Station) and Kumano Nachi Taisha is 259 km. The road distance is 189.1 km.
The best way to get from Namba (Station) to Kumano Nachi Taisha without a car is to train which takes 5h 58m and costs ¥4000 - ¥6000.
It takes approximately 5h 58m to get from Namba (Station) to Kumano Nachi Taisha, including transfers.
Namba (Station) to Kumano Nachi Taisha bus services, operated by Meiko Bus, depart from JR Namba station.
Namba (Station) to Kumano Nachi Taisha train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), depart from Tennōji station.
The best way to get from Namba (Station) to Kumano Nachi Taisha is to train which takes 5h 58m and costs ¥4000 - ¥6000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥6000 - ¥9500 and takes 7h 38m.
What companies run services between Namba (Station), Japan and Kumano Nachi Taisha, Japan?
JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company) operates a train from Tennōji to Kii-Katsuura every 4 hours. Tickets cost ¥3,500–5,000 and the journey takes 3h 41m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from JR Namba to Kumano Nachi Taisha via Nanki Shirahama Airport, Kii-Katsuura Sta., and Nachisan in around 7h 38m.
- Phone
- 0570-00-2486
- Website
- jr-odekake.net
Train from Tennōji to Kii-Katsuura
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 41m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥3,500–5,000
- Schedules at
- jorudan.co.jp
- Website
- meikobus.jp
Bus from JR Namba to Nanki Shirahama Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 31m
- 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
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More Questions & Answers
Namba (Station) to Kumano Nachi Taisha bus services, operated by Meiko Bus, arrive at Nanki Shirahama Airport station.
Namba (Station) to Kumano Nachi Taisha train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), arrive at Kii-Katsuura station.
Yes, the driving distance between Namba (Station) to Kumano Nachi Taisha is 189 km. It takes approximately 2h 51m to drive from Namba (Station) to Kumano Nachi Taisha.
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