There are 4 ways to get from Osaka to Kitayama 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
4h 44mDrive 136.3 km
cheapest- Drive from Osaka to Kitayamacar 136.3 km
2h 5m¥2,342–3,383Bus
- Take the bus from Osaka to Tanabebus
- Take the bus from Kii-Tanabe Sta. to Hongu Taisha-maebus 81 Kumano Hongu Line / ...
6h 47m¥18,900–24,921Train
- Take the train from Shin-Ōsaka Station to Shingūtrain
7h 45m¥4,629–6,976
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Osaka to Kitayama is to drive which costs ¥2300 - ¥3400 and takes 2h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Osaka to Kitayama is to drive which takes 2h 5m and costs ¥2300 - ¥3400.
No, there is no direct bus from Osaka to Kitayama. However, there are services departing from Osaka and arriving at Hongu Taisha-mae via Kii-Tanabe Sta.. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 47m.
No, there is no direct train from Osaka to Kitayama. However, there are services departing from Osaka-Namba and arriving at Kumanoshi via Matsusaka. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 44m.
The distance between Osaka and Kitayama is 263 km. The road distance is 136.3 km.
The best way to get from Osaka to Kitayama without a car is to train via Matsusaka which takes 4h 44m and costs .
It takes approximately 4h 44m to get from Osaka to Kitayama, including transfers.
Osaka to Kitayama bus services, operated by Meiko Bus, depart from Osaka station.
Osaka to Kitayama train services, operated by Kintetsu Railway Limited Express, depart from Osaka-Namba station.
The best way to get from Osaka to Kitayama is to train via Matsusaka which takes 4h 44m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥18000 - ¥25000 and takes 6h 47m.
What companies run services between Osaka, Japan and Kitayama, Wakayama, Japan?
You can take a train from Osaka-Namba to Kitayama via Matsusaka and Kumanoshi in around 4h 44m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Osaka to Kitayama via Kii-Tanabe Sta. and Hongu Taisha-mae in around 6h 47m.
- 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.co.jp
Train from Matsusaka to Kumanoshi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Website
- https://global.jr-central.co.jp/en/
- Schedules at
- https://www.westjr.co.jp/global/en/
- Phone
- 0570-00-2486
- Website
- jr-odekake.net
Train from Shin-Ōsaka Station to Shingū
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥4,000–6,000
- Schedules at
- jorudan.co.jp
- Website
- meikobus.jp
Bus from Osaka to Tanabe
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 14m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥3,000–5,000
- Schedules at
- meikobus.jp
Bus from Kii-Tanabe Sta. to Hongu Taisha-mae
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ¥1,900–2,400
- Schedules at
- meikobus.jp
- Phone
- 072-466-5551
- Website
- ryujinbus.com
Bus from Kii-Tanabe Sta. to Hongu Taisha-mae
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥2,000–3,000
- Schedules at
- ryujinbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Osaka to Kitayama bus services, operated by Meiko Bus, arrive at Tanabe station.
Osaka to Kitayama train services, operated by Kintetsu Railway Limited Express, arrive at Matsusaka station.
Yes, the driving distance between Osaka to Kitayama is 136 km. It takes approximately 2h 5m to drive from Osaka to Kitayama.
There are 117+ hotels available in Kitayama.