There are 3 ways to get from Osaka to Niko by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Shin-Ōsaka Station to Kii-Katsuuratrain
5h 12m¥3,889–5,408Drive 188 km
cheapest- Drive from Osaka to Nikocar 188 km
2h 48m¥3,264–4,714Bus
- Take the bus from Osaka to Nanki Shirahama Airportbus
- Take the bus from Nanki Shirahama Airport to Taiji Sta.bus Shirahama Airport Limousine Bus
7h 39m¥5,480–8,732
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Osaka to Niko is to drive which costs ¥3200 - ¥4800 and takes 2h 48m.
The fastest way to get from Osaka to Niko is to drive which takes 2h 48m and costs ¥3200 - ¥4800.
No, there is no direct bus from Osaka to Niko. However, there are services departing from Osaka and arriving at Taiji Sta. via Nanki Shirahama Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 39m.
No, there is no direct train from Osaka station to Niko. However, there are services departing from Shin-Ōsaka Station and arriving at Yukawa via Kiikatsuura. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 12m.
The distance between Osaka and Niko is 261 km. The road distance is 188 km.
The best way to get from Osaka to Niko without a car is to train which takes 5h 12m and costs ¥3800 - ¥5500.
It takes approximately 5h 12m to get from Osaka to Niko, including transfers.
Osaka to Niko bus services, operated by Meiko Bus, depart from Osaka station.
Osaka to Niko train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), depart from Shin-Ōsaka Station.
The best way to get from Osaka to Niko is to train which takes 5h 12m and costs ¥3800 - ¥5500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥5500 - ¥9000 and takes 7h 39m.
What companies run services between Osaka, Japan and Niko, 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 Niko via Nanki Shirahama Airport, Taiji Sta., Taiji, and Yukawa in around 7h 39m.
- Phone
- 0570-00-2486
- Website
- jr-odekake.net
Train from Shin-Ōsaka Station to Kii-Katsuura
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥3,800–5,500
- Schedules at
- jorudan.co.jp
- Website
- meikobus.jp
Bus from Osaka to Nanki Shirahama Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 51m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥3,000–5,500
- Schedules at
- meikobus.jp
- Phone
- 0735-22-5101
- Website
- kumanogobobus.nankai-nanki.jp
Bus from Nanki Shirahama Airport to Taiji Sta.
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥2,400–3,100
- Website
- https://kumanogobobus.nankai-nanki.jp/english/
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More Questions & Answers
Osaka to Niko bus services, operated by Meiko Bus, arrive at Nanki Shirahama Airport station.
Osaka to Niko train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), arrive at Kii-Katsuura station.
Yes, the driving distance between Osaka to Niko is 188 km. It takes approximately 2h 48m to drive from Osaka to Niko.
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