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How to get fromOsaka to Nachi-Katsuura Observatoryby train, bus, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Osaka to Nachi-Katsuura Observatory by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Shin-Ōsaka Station to Kii-Katsuuratrain train
    5h 10m
    ¥3,889–5,408

  2. Drive 188.1 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Osaka to Nachi-Katsuura Observatorycar car 188.1 km
    2h 49m
    ¥3,258–4,706

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Osaka to Nanki Shirahama Airportbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Nanki Shirahama Airport to Taiji Sta.bus bus Shirahama Airport Limousine Bus
    7h 37m
    ¥5,480–8,732

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  • Distance: 261.3 km
  • Duration: 5h 10m

What companies run services between Osaka, Japan and Nachi-Katsuura Observatory, Japan?

JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company) operates a train from Shin-Ōsaka Station to Kii-Katsuura every 4 hours. Tickets cost ¥3,800–5,500 and the journey takes 4h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Osaka to Nachi-Katsuura Observatory via Nanki Shirahama Airport, Taiji Sta., Taiji, and Yukawa in around 7h 37m.

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