There are 3 ways to get from Shirahama to Kumano Kodo (Station) by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Nanki Shirahama Airport to Kii-Katsuura Sta.bus Shirahama Airport Limousine Bus
4h 11m¥3,488–4,560Drive 90.4 km
cheapest- Drive from Shirahama to Kumano Kodo (Station)car 90.4 km
1h 18m¥1,566–2,261Train
- Take the train from Shirahama to Kiikatsuuratrain [28895] Jr Kinokuni
4h 19m¥2,010–2,743
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Shirahama to Kumano Kodo (Station) is to drive which costs ¥1500 - ¥2300 and takes 1h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Shirahama to Kumano Kodo (Station) is to drive which takes 1h 18m and costs ¥1500 - ¥2300.
No, there is no direct bus from Shirahama to Kumano Kodo (Station). However, there are services departing from Shirahama Bus Center and arriving at Kumano Kodo via Nanki Shirahama Airport and Kii-Katsuura Sta.. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 11m.
No, there is no direct train from Shirahama to Kumano Kodo (Station). However, there are services departing from Shirahama and arriving at Kiikatsuura via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 19m.
The distance between Shirahama and Kumano Kodo (Station) is 100 km. The road distance is 90.4 km.
The best way to get from Shirahama to Kumano Kodo (Station) without a car is to bus which takes 4h 11m and costs ¥3400 - ¥4600.
It takes approximately 4h 11m to get from Shirahama to Kumano Kodo (Station), including transfers.
Shirahama to Kumano Kodo (Station) bus services, operated by Kumano Gobo Nankai Bus, depart from Nanki Shirahama Airport station.
Shirahama to Kumano Kodo (Station) train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), depart from Shirahama station.
The best way to get from Shirahama to Kumano Kodo (Station) is to bus which takes 4h 11m and costs ¥3400 - ¥4600. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ¥2000 - ¥2800 and takes 4h 19m.
What companies run services between Shirahama, Wakayama, Japan and Kumano Kodo (Station), Japan?
Kumano Gobo Nankai Bus operates a bus from Nanki Shirahama Airport to Kii-Katsuura Sta. once daily. Tickets cost ¥2,600–3,400 and the journey takes 1h 55m. Alternatively, JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company) operates a train from Shirahama to Kiikatsuura every 4 hours. Tickets cost ¥1,200–1,700 and the journey takes 2h 7m.
- Phone
- 0570-00-2486
- Website
- JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)
Train from Shirahama to Kiikatsuura
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥1,200–1,700
- Schedules at
- JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)
- Phone
- 0735-22-5101
- Website
- Kumano Gobo Nankai Bus
Bus from Nanki Shirahama Airport to Kii-Katsuura Sta.
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥2,600–3,400
- Website
- Kumano Gobo Nankai Bus
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More Questions & Answers
Shirahama to Kumano Kodo (Station) bus services, operated by Kumano Gobo Nankai Bus, arrive at Kii-Katsuura Sta. station.
Shirahama to Kumano Kodo (Station) train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), arrive at Kiikatsuura station.
Yes, the driving distance between Shirahama to Kumano Kodo (Station) is 90 km. It takes approximately 1h 18m to drive from Shirahama to Kumano Kodo (Station).
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