There are 4 ways to get from Shirahama to Kushimoto by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Nanki Shirahama Airport to Kushimoto Sta.bus Shirahama Airport Limousine Bus
2h 25m¥2,188–2,910Drive 56.4 km
cheapest- Drive from Shirahama to Kushimotocar 56.4 km
47 min¥980–1,415Train
- Take the train from Shirahama to Kushimototrain [28895] Jr Kinokuni / ...
2h 29m¥1,210–1,693Taxi
- Take the taxi from Shirahama to Kushimototaxi 56.4 km
47 min¥14,000–18,000
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Shirahama to Kushimoto is to drive which costs ¥950 - ¥1500 and takes 47 min.
The fastest way to get from Shirahama to Kushimoto is to drive which takes 47 min and costs ¥950 - ¥1500.
No, there is no direct bus from Shirahama to Kushimoto. However, there are services departing from Shirahama Bus Center and arriving at Kushimoto Sta. via Nanki Shirahama Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Shirahama to Kushimoto. However, there are services departing from Shirahama and arriving at Kushimoto via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 29m.
The distance between Shirahama and Kushimoto is 62 km. The road distance is 56.4 km.
The best way to get from Shirahama to Kushimoto without a car is to bus which takes 2h 25m and costs ¥2100 - ¥3000.
It takes approximately 2h 25m to get from Shirahama to Kushimoto, including transfers.
Shirahama to Kushimoto bus services, operated by Kumano Gobo Nankai Bus, depart from Nanki Shirahama Airport station.
Shirahama to Kushimoto train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), depart from Shirahama station.
The best way to get from Shirahama to Kushimoto is to bus which takes 2h 25m and costs ¥2100 - ¥3000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ¥1200 - ¥1700 and takes 2h 29m.
What companies run services between Shirahama, Wakayama, Japan and Kushimoto, Japan?
Kumano Gobo Nankai Bus operates a bus from Nanki Shirahama Airport to Kushimoto Sta. once daily. Tickets cost ¥1,700–2,300 and the journey takes 1h 10m. Alternatively, JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company) operates a train from Shirahama to Kushimoto every 4 hours. Tickets cost ¥800–1,200 and the journey takes 1h 18m.
- Phone
- 0570-00-2486
- Website
- jr-odekake.net
Train from Shirahama to Kushimoto
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥800–1,200
- Schedules at
- jr-odekake.net
- Phone
- 0735-22-5101
- Website
- kumanogobobus.nankai-nanki.jp
Bus from Nanki Shirahama Airport to Kushimoto Sta.
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥1,700–2,300
- Website
- https://kumanogobobus.nankai-nanki.jp/english/
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Estimated price
- ¥14,000–18,000
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More Questions & Answers
Shirahama to Kushimoto bus services, operated by Kumano Gobo Nankai Bus, arrive at Kushimoto Sta. station.
Shirahama to Kushimoto train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), arrive at Kushimoto station.
Yes, the driving distance between Shirahama to Kushimoto is 56 km. It takes approximately 47 min to drive from Shirahama to Kushimoto.
There are 117+ hotels available in Kushimoto.







