What is the cheapest way to get from Osaka to Kumano?

The cheapest way to get from Osaka to Kumano is to drive which costs ¥5500 - ¥8000 and takes 4h 5m.

What is the fastest way to get from Osaka to Kumano?

The fastest way to get from Osaka to Kumano is to train which takes 2h 5m and costs ¥10000 - ¥14000.

Is there a direct train between Osaka and Kumano?

No, there is no direct train from Osaka station to Kumano. However, there are services departing from Shin-Ōsaka Station and arriving at Hiroshima via Shin Osaka. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 5m.

How far is it from Osaka to Kumano?

The distance between Osaka and Kumano is 320 km. The road distance is 318.6 km.

How do I travel from Osaka to Kumano without a car?

The best way to get from Osaka to Kumano without a car is to train which takes 2h 5m and costs ¥10000 - ¥14000.

How long does it take to get from Osaka to Kumano?

It takes approximately 2h 5m to get from Osaka to Kumano, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Osaka to Kumano train from?

Osaka to Kumano train services, operated by JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company), depart from Shin Osaka station.

Where does the Osaka to Kumano train arrive?

Osaka to Kumano train services, operated by JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company), arrive at Hiroshima station.

Can I drive from Osaka to Kumano?

Yes, the driving distance between Osaka to Kumano is 319 km. It takes approximately 4h 5m to drive from Osaka to Kumano.

Where can I stay near Kumano?

There are 731+ hotels available in Kumano.

Osaka to Kumano - 3 ways to travel via train, car, and bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Osaka to Kumano by train, car, or bus

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Shin Osaka to Hiroshimatrain Nozomi / ...
2h 5m
¥10,085–13,716
Drive 318.6 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Osaka to Kumanocar 318.6 km
4h 5m
¥5,515–7,966
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Kitashinchi to Nishi-Akashitrain
2. Take the train from Nishi Akashi to Hiroshimatrain
3. Take the bus from Hiroshima Bus Center to Kumano Hagiwarabus
6h 11m

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Distance: 320.1 km
Duration: 2h 5m

What companies run services between Osaka, Japan and Kumano, Hiroshima, Japan?

JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company) operates a train from Shin Osaka to Hiroshima every 30 minutes, and the journey takes 1h 24m. JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company) also services this route hourly.

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