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How to get fromOsaka to Kawayu Onsenby train, taxi, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Osaka to Kawayu Onsen by train, taxi, bus, or car

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  1. Train, taxi

    best
    1. Take the train from Shin-Ōsaka Station to Kii-Tanabetrain train Kuroshio 19 / ...
    2. Take the taxi from Kii-Tanabe to Kawayu Onsentaxi taxi
    3h 9m
    ¥21,494–27,460

  2. Drive 144.5 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Osaka to Kawayu Onsencar car 144.5 km
    2h 10m
    ¥2,507–3,621

  3. Bus via Tanabe

    1. Take the bus from Osaka to Tanabebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Kii-Tanabe Sta. to Watarase Onsenbus bus 81 Kumano Hongu Line / ...
    6h 17m
    ¥4,700–7,621

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Shin-Ōsaka Station to Kii-Tanabetrain train Kuroshio 19 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Kii-Tanabe Sta. to Watarase Onsenbus bus 81 Kumano Hongu Line / ...
    5h 26m
    ¥4,194–6,160

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Takadashi-eki to Kawayu Onsenbus bus
    7h 17m
    ¥6,172–7,209

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Osaka to Kawayu Onsen.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 221.2 km
  • Duration: 3h 9m

What companies run services between Osaka, Japan and Kawayu Onsen, Wakayama, Japan?

You can take a bus from Osaka to Kawayu Onsen via Kii-Tanabe Sta. and Watarase Onsen in around 6h 17m.

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