There are 4 ways to get from Osaka to Kumano 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
5h 32mDrive 150.3 km
cheapest- Drive from Osaka to Kumanocar 150.3 km
2h 16m¥2,604–3,761Bus
- Take the bus from Osaka to Tsuburizakabus
- Take the bus from Tsuburizaka to Shingu Sta.bus 91 Rapid
8h 27m¥6,050–8,787Train
- Take the train from Shin-Ōsaka Station to Shingūtrain
6h 10m¥4,469–6,226
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Osaka to Kumano is to drive which costs ¥2600 - ¥3800 and takes 2h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Osaka to Kumano is to drive which takes 2h 16m and costs ¥2600 - ¥3800.
No, there is no direct bus from Osaka to Kumano. However, there are services departing from Osaka and arriving at Shingu Sta. via Tsuburizaka. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 27m.
No, there is no direct train from Osaka to Kumano. However, there are services departing from Osaka-Namba and arriving at Odomari via Matsusaka and Kumanoshi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 32m.
The distance between Osaka and Kumano is 243 km. The road distance is 150.3 km.
The best way to get from Osaka to Kumano without a car is to train via Matsusaka which takes 5h 32m and costs .
It takes approximately 5h 32m to get from Osaka to Kumano, including transfers.
Osaka to Kumano bus services, operated by Meiko Bus, depart from Osaka station.
Osaka to Kumano train services, operated by Kintetsu Railway Limited Express, depart from Osaka-Namba station.
The best way to get from Osaka to Kumano is to train via Matsusaka which takes 5h 32m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥6000 - ¥9000 and takes 8h 27m.
What companies run services between Osaka, Japan and Kumano, Mie-ken, Japan?
You can take a train from Osaka-Namba to Odomari via Matsusaka and Kumanoshi in around 5h 32m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Osaka to Odomari via Tsuburizaka, Shingu Sta., and Shingu in around 8h 27m.
- 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
Train from Matsusaka to Kumanoshi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Website
- JR CENTRAL
- Schedules at
- JR West Timetable & Route Finder
- 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 Tsuburizaka
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥3,000–5,000
- Schedules at
- meikobus.jp
Bus from Tsuburizaka to Shingu Sta.
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 27m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ¥2,600–3,200
- Schedules at
- Meiko Bus
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More Questions & Answers
Osaka to Kumano bus services, operated by Meiko Bus, arrive at Tsuburizaka station.
Osaka to Kumano train services, operated by Kintetsu Railway Limited Express, arrive at Matsusaka station.
Yes, the driving distance between Osaka to Kumano is 150 km. It takes approximately 2h 16m to drive from Osaka to Kumano.
There are 94+ hotels available in Kumano.