There are 3 ways to get from Osaka to Shirarahama Beach by train, bus, or car
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The cheapest way to get from Osaka to Shirarahama Beach is to drive which costs ¥2500 - ¥3700 and takes 1h 58m.
The fastest way to get from Osaka to Shirarahama Beach is to drive which takes 1h 58m and costs ¥2500 - ¥3700.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Osaka and arriving at Shirahama Bus Center. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 39m.
No, there is no direct train from Osaka station to Shirarahama Beach. However, there are services departing from Shin-Ōsaka Station and arriving at Shirahama via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 5m.
The distance between Osaka and Shirarahama Beach is 184 km. The road distance is 145.8 km.
The best way to get from Osaka to Shirarahama Beach without a car is to train which takes 3h 5m and costs ¥3000 - ¥4300.
It takes approximately 3h 5m to get from Osaka to Shirarahama Beach, including transfers.
Osaka to Shirarahama Beach bus services, operated by Meiko Bus, depart from Osaka station.
Osaka to Shirarahama Beach train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), depart from Shin-Ōsaka Station.
The best way to get from Osaka to Shirarahama Beach is to train which takes 3h 5m and costs ¥3000 - ¥4300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥3000 - ¥5500 and takes 3h 43m.
What companies run services between Osaka, Japan and Shirarahama Beach, Japan?
JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company) operates a train from Shin-Ōsaka Station to Shirahama hourly. Tickets cost ¥2,600–3,700 and the journey takes 2h 34m. Alternatively, Meiko Bus operates a bus from Osaka to Shirahama Bus Center every 4 hours. Tickets cost ¥3,000–5,500 and the journey takes 3h 39m.
- Phone
- 0570-00-2486
- Website
- jr-odekake.net
Train from Shin-Ōsaka Station to Shirahama
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 34m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥2,600–3,700
- Schedules at
- jorudan.co.jp
- Website
- meikobus.jp
Bus from Osaka to Shirahama Bus Center
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 39m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥3,000–5,500
- Schedules at
- meikobus.jp
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More Questions & Answers
Osaka to Shirarahama Beach bus services, operated by Meiko Bus, arrive at Shirahama Bus Center station.
Osaka to Shirarahama Beach train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), arrive at Shirahama station.
Yes, the driving distance between Osaka to Shirarahama Beach is 146 km. It takes approximately 1h 58m to drive from Osaka to Shirarahama Beach.
There are 320+ hotels available in Shirarahama Beach.