There are 3 ways to get from Osaka-Namba to Nachi Falls by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Tennōji to Kii-Katsuuratrain
5h 53m¥4,142–5,836Drive 187.4 km
cheapest- Drive from Osaka-Namba to Nachi Fallscar 187.4 km
2h 49m¥3,255–4,702Bus
- 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 40m¥6,040–9,353
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Osaka-Namba to Nachi Falls is to drive which costs ¥3200 - ¥4700 and takes 2h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Osaka-Namba to Nachi Falls is to drive which takes 2h 49m and costs ¥3200 - ¥4700.
No, there is no direct bus from Osaka-Namba to Nachi Falls. However, there are services departing from JR Namba and arriving at Nachi-no-Taki-mae via Nanki Shirahama Airport and Kii-Katsuura Sta.. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 40m.
No, there is no direct train from Osaka-Namba to Nachi Falls. However, there are services departing from Namba and arriving at Kii-Katsuura via Tennōji. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 53m.
The distance between Osaka-Namba and Nachi Falls is 258 km. The road distance is 187.4 km.
The best way to get from Osaka-Namba to Nachi Falls without a car is to train which takes 5h 53m and costs ¥4100 - ¥6000.
It takes approximately 5h 53m to get from Osaka-Namba to Nachi Falls, including transfers.
Osaka-Namba to Nachi Falls bus services, operated by Meiko Bus, depart from JR Namba station.
Osaka-Namba to Nachi Falls train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), depart from Tennōji station.
The best way to get from Osaka-Namba to Nachi Falls is to train which takes 5h 53m and costs ¥4100 - ¥6000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥6000 - ¥9500 and takes 7h 40m.
What companies run services between Osaka-Namba, Japan and Nachi Falls, 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 vehicle from Osaka-Namba to Nachi Falls via JR Namba, Nanki Shirahama Airport, Kii-Katsuura Sta., and Nachi-no-Taki-mae in around 7h 40m.
- 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
- 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
Osaka-Namba to Nachi Falls bus services, operated by Meiko Bus, arrive at Nanki Shirahama Airport station.
Osaka-Namba to Nachi Falls train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), arrive at Kii-Katsuura station.
Yes, the driving distance between Osaka-Namba to Nachi Falls is 187 km. It takes approximately 2h 49m to drive from Osaka-Namba to Nachi Falls.
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