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

The cheapest way to get from Shirahama to Kyoto is to drive which costs ¥3300 - ¥4900 and takes 2h 41m.

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

The fastest way to get from Shirahama to Kyoto is to drive which takes 2h 41m and costs ¥3300 - ¥4900.

Is there a direct train between Shirahama and Kyoto?

No, there is no direct train from Shirahama to Kyoto. However, there are services departing from Shirahama and arriving at Kyōto via Shin-Ōsaka Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 14m.

How far is it from Shirahama to Kyoto?

The distance between Shirahama and Kyoto is 222 km. The road distance is 196.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Shirahama to Kyoto without a car is to train which takes 4h 14m and costs ¥3600 - ¥5500.

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

It takes approximately 4h 14m to get from Shirahama to Kyoto, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Shirahama to Kyoto train from?

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

Where does the Shirahama to Kyoto train arrive?

Shirahama to Kyoto train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), arrive at Shin-Ōsaka Station.

Can I drive from Shirahama to Kyoto?

Yes, the driving distance between Shirahama to Kyoto is 196 km. It takes approximately 2h 41m to drive from Shirahama to Kyoto.

Where can I stay near Kyoto?

There are 3631+ hotels available in Kyoto.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Shirahama to Shin-Ōsaka Stationtrain Kuroshio 12 / ...
4h 14m
¥3,610–5,093
Drive 196.3 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Shirahama to Kyotocar 196.3 km
2h 41m
¥3,351–4,841
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Shirahama-sanbashi to Osakabus
2. Take the train from Ōsaka to Kyōtotrain Thunderbird / ...
4h 20m
¥3,650–5,993
Bus, train via Oomiya
1. Take the bus from Shirahama-sanbashi to Osakabus
2. Take the train from Ōsaka to Oomiyatrain Hankyu Kyoto Line Semi-Express / ...
4h 50m
¥3,420–5,593

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Distance: 222.1 km
Duration: 4h 14m

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

JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company) operates a train from Shirahama to Shin-Ōsaka Station hourly. Tickets cost ¥2,600–3,700 and the journey takes 2h 31m.

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