There are 3 ways to get from Okayama to Kumano Kodo (Station) by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Okayama to Shin Osakatrain Nozomi / ...
- Take the train from Shin-Ōsaka Station to Kii-Katsuuratrain
6h 45m¥6,536–9,290Drive 358.4 km
cheapest- Drive from Okayama to Kumano Kodo (Station)car 358.4 km
5h 24m¥6,231–9,000Bus
- Take the bus from Okayama Station West Exit to Osaka Station JR Express BTbus
- Take the bus from Osaka to Nanki Shirahama Airportbus
- Take the bus from Nanki Shirahama Airport to Kii-Katsuura Sta.bus
11h 57m¥9,400–12,850
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Okayama to Kumano Kodo (Station) is to drive which costs ¥6000 - ¥9000 and takes 5h 24m.
The fastest way to get from Okayama to Kumano Kodo (Station) is to drive which takes 5h 24m and costs ¥6000 - ¥9000.
No, there is no direct bus from Okayama station to Kumano Kodo (Station). However, there are services departing from Okayama Station West Exit and arriving at Kumano Kodo via Osaka, Nanki Shirahama Airport and Kii-Katsuura Sta.. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 57m.
No, there is no direct train from Okayama to Kumano Kodo (Station). However, there are services departing from Okayama and arriving at Kii-Katsuura via Shin-Ōsaka Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 45m.
The distance between Okayama and Kumano Kodo (Station) is 425 km. The road distance is 358.4 km.
The best way to get from Okayama to Kumano Kodo (Station) without a car is to train which takes 6h 45m and costs ¥6500 - ¥9500.
It takes approximately 6h 45m to get from Okayama to Kumano Kodo (Station), including transfers.
Okayama to Kumano Kodo (Station) bus services, operated by JR Bus Chugoku, depart from Okayama Station West Exit.
Okayama to Kumano Kodo (Station) train services, operated by JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company), depart from Okayama station.
The best way to get from Okayama to Kumano Kodo (Station) is to train which takes 6h 45m and costs ¥6500 - ¥9500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥9000 - ¥13000 and takes 11h 57m.
What companies run services between Okayama, Japan and Kumano Kodo (Station), Japan?
You can take a train from Okayama to Kumano Kodo via Shin Osaka, Shin-Ōsaka Station, Kii-Katsuura, and Kii-Katsuura Sta. in around 6h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Okayama Station West Exit to Kumano Kodo via Osaka, Nanki Shirahama Airport, and Kii-Katsuura Sta. in around 11h 57m.
- Phone
- 050-3772-3910
- Website
- jr-central.co.jp
Train from Okayama to Shin Osaka
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://global.jr-central.co.jp/en/
- Schedules at
- https://www.westjr.co.jp/global/en/
- Phone
- 0570-00-2486
- Website
- westjr.co.jp
Train from Okayama to Shin Osaka
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥2,300–3,300
- Schedules at
- westjr.co.jp
Train from Shin-Ōsaka Station to Kii-Katsuura
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥3,800–5,500
- Schedules at
- jorudan.co.jp
- Phone
- 0570-010-666
- Website
- chugoku-jrbus.co.jp
Bus from Okayama Station West Exit to Osaka Station JR Express BT
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥3,400
- Schedules at
- chugoku-jrbus.co.jp.e.aec.hp.transer.com
- Book at
- kousokubus.net
- 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
- kumanogobobus.nankai-nanki.jp
Bus from Nanki Shirahama Airport to Kii-Katsuura Sta.
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥2,600–3,400
- Website
- https://kumanogobobus.nankai-nanki.jp/english/
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More Questions & Answers
Okayama to Kumano Kodo (Station) bus services, operated by JR Bus Chugoku, arrive at Osaka Station JR Express BT.
Okayama to Kumano Kodo (Station) train services, operated by JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company), arrive at Shin Osaka station.
Yes, the driving distance between Okayama to Kumano Kodo (Station) is 358 km. It takes approximately 5h 24m to drive from Okayama to Kumano Kodo (Station).
There are 193+ hotels available in Kumano Kodo (Station).