What is the cheapest way to get from Shirahama to Kobe?

The cheapest way to get from Shirahama to Kobe is to drive which costs ¥2900 - ¥4300 and takes 2h 19m.

What is the fastest way to get from Shirahama to Kobe?

The fastest way to get from Shirahama to Kobe is to drive which takes 2h 19m and costs ¥2900 - ¥4300.

Is there a direct bus between Shirahama and Kobe?

No, there is no direct bus from Shirahama to Kobe station. However, there are services departing from Shirahama-sanbashi and arriving at Kobe Sannomiya Station via JR Namba Station and Osaka Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 58m.

Is there a direct train between Shirahama and Kobe?

No, there is no direct train from Shirahama to Kobe. However, there are services departing from Shirahama and arriving at Motomachi via Ōsaka. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 5m.

How far is it from Shirahama to Kobe?

The distance between Shirahama and Kobe is 210 km. The road distance is 170.5 km.

How do I travel from Shirahama to Kobe without a car?

The best way to get from Shirahama to Kobe without a car is to train which takes 4h 5m and costs ¥3300 - ¥4800.

How long does it take to get from Shirahama to Kobe?

It takes approximately 4h 5m to get from Shirahama to Kobe, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Shirahama to Kobe bus from?

Shirahama to Kobe bus services, operated by Meiko Bus, depart from Shirahama-sanbashi station.

Where do I catch the Shirahama to Kobe train from?

Shirahama to Kobe train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), depart from Shirahama station.

Train or bus from Shirahama to Kobe?

The best way to get from Shirahama to Kobe is to train which takes 4h 5m and costs ¥3300 - ¥4800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥4400 - ¥7000 and takes 4h 58m.

Where does the Shirahama to Kobe bus arrive?

Shirahama to Kobe bus services, operated by Meiko Bus, arrive at JR Namba station.

Where does the Shirahama to Kobe train arrive?

Shirahama to Kobe train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), arrive at Ōsaka station.

Can I drive from Shirahama to Kobe?

Yes, the driving distance between Shirahama to Kobe is 171 km. It takes approximately 2h 19m to drive from Shirahama to Kobe.

Where can I stay near Kobe?

There are 330+ hotels available in Kobe.

Shirahama to Kobe - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Shirahama to Kobe by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Shirahama to Ōsakatrain Kuroshio 12 / ...
4h 5m
¥3,380–4,793
Drive 170.5 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Shirahama to Kobecar 170.5 km
2h 19m
¥2,959–4,274
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Shirahama-sanbashi to Osakabus
2. Take the train from Osaka-Umeda to Nishi-Motomachitrain Hanshin Main Line Local / ...
4h 41m
¥3,490–5,743
Bus
1. Take the bus from Shirahama-sanbashi to JR Nambabus
4h 58m
¥4,450–6,732

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Distance: 210.4 km
Duration: 4h 5m

What companies run services between Shirahama, Wakayama, Japan and Kobe, Japan?

JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company) operates a train from Shirahama to Ōsaka hourly. Tickets cost ¥2,500–3,600 and the journey takes 2h 27m. Alternatively, Meiko Bus operates a bus from Shirahama-sanbashi to JR Namba every 4 hours. Tickets cost ¥3,000–4,900 and the journey takes 3h 17m.

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