There are 3 ways to get from Shingū to Shirahama by train, bus, or car
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Shingū to Shirahama is to drive which costs ¥1500 - ¥2300 and takes 1h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Shingū to Shirahama is to drive which takes 1h 22m and costs ¥1500 - ¥2300.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Hayatama Taisha-mae and arriving at Shirahama-sanbashi. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 50m.
No, there is no direct train from Shingū to Shirahama. However, there are services departing from Shingu and arriving at Shirahama via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 41m.
The distance between Shingū and Shirahama is 100 km. The road distance is 89.5 km.
The best way to get from Shingū to Shirahama without a car is to train which takes 2h 41m and costs ¥1800 - ¥2600.
It takes approximately 2h 41m to get from Shingū to Shirahama, including transfers.
Shingū to Shirahama bus services, operated by Meiko Bus, depart from Hayatama Taisha-mae station.
Shingū to Shirahama train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), depart from Shingu station.
The best way to get from Shingū to Shirahama is to train which takes 2h 41m and costs ¥1800 - ¥2600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥2900 - ¥3500 and takes 2h 50m.
What companies run services between Shingū, Wakayama, Japan and Shirahama, Wakayama, Japan?
JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company) operates a train from Shingu to Shirahama every 4 hours. Tickets cost ¥1,400–2,000 and the journey takes 2h 6m. Alternatively, Meiko Bus operates a bus from Hayatama Taisha-mae to Shirahama-sanbashi twice daily. Tickets cost ¥2,900–3,500 and the journey takes 2h 50m.
- Phone
- 0570-00-2486
- Website
- JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)
Train from Shingu to Shirahama
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥1,400–2,000
- Schedules at
- JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)
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More Questions & Answers
Shingū to Shirahama bus services, operated by Meiko Bus, arrive at Shirahama-sanbashi station.
Shingū to Shirahama train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), arrive at Shirahama station.
Yes, the driving distance between Shingū to Shirahama is 90 km. It takes approximately 1h 22m to drive from Shingū to Shirahama.
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