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How to get fromShirahama to Kyotoby train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Shirahama to Kyoto by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Shirahama to Tennōjitrain train Kuroshio 12 / ...
    2. Take the train from Tennōji to Kyōtotrain train HARUKA Kansai-Airport Express / ...
    4h 24m
    ¥3,610–5,093

  2. Drive 196.3 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Shirahama to Kyotocar car 196.3 km
    2h 41m
    ¥3,410–4,925

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Shirahama-sanbashi to Osakabus bus
    2. Take the train from Ōsaka to Kyōtotrain train A: JR Kyōto Line Rapid / ...
    4h 26m
    ¥3,650–5,993

  4. Train via Osaka

    1. Take the train from Kii-Tanabe to Ōsakatrain train Kuroshio 12 / ...
    2. Take the train from Ōsaka to Kyōtotrain train A: JR Kyōto Line Rapid / ...
    4h 33m
    ¥3,743–5,183

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Shirahama-sanbashi to JR Nambabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Osaka Airport to Kyoto Station Hachijou gatebus bus
    5h 28m
    ¥4,700–7,032

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 222.1 km
  • Duration: 4h 24m

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

You can take a bus from Sokkosho-mae to Kyōto via Shirahama Sta., Shirahama, and Tennōji in around 4h 24m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Shirahama-sanbashi to Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi via JR Namba Station, Osaka Itami Airport North Terminal, Osaka Airport, Kyoto Station Hachijou gate, and Shiokoji Takakura in around 5h 28m.

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