What is the cheapest way to get from Shirahama to Nara Station?

The cheapest way to get from Shirahama to Nara Station is to drive which costs ¥2800 - ¥4200 and takes 2h 22m.

What is the fastest way to get from Shirahama to Nara Station?

The fastest way to get from Shirahama to Nara Station is to drive which takes 2h 22m and costs ¥2800 - ¥4200.

Is there a direct bus between Shirahama and Nara Station?

No, there is no direct bus from Shirahama to Nara Station station. However, there are services departing from Shirahama-sanbashi and arriving at JR Nara Station via JR Namba Station and Osaka Itami Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 47m.

Is there a direct train between Shirahama and Nara Station?

No, there is no direct train from Shirahama to Nara Station. However, there are services departing from Shirahama and arriving at Nara via Tennōji. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 11m.

How far is it from Shirahama to Nara Station?

The distance between Shirahama and Nara Station is 206 km. The road distance is 166.1 km.

How do I travel from Shirahama to Nara Station without a car?

The best way to get from Shirahama to Nara Station without a car is to train which takes 4h 11m and costs ¥3300 - ¥4800.

How long does it take to get from Shirahama to Nara Station?

It takes approximately 4h 11m to get from Shirahama to Nara Station, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Shirahama to Nara Station bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Shirahama to Nara Station train from?

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

Train or bus from Shirahama to Nara Station?

The best way to get from Shirahama to Nara Station is to train which takes 4h 11m and costs ¥3300 - ¥4800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥5000 - ¥8000 and takes 5h 47m.

Where does the Shirahama to Nara Station bus arrive?

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

Where does the Shirahama to Nara Station train arrive?

Shirahama to Nara Station train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), arrive at Tennōji station.

Can I drive from Shirahama to Nara Station?

Yes, the driving distance between Shirahama to Nara Station is 166 km. It takes approximately 2h 22m to drive from Shirahama to Nara Station.

Where can I stay near Nara Station?

There are 466+ hotels available in Nara Station.

Shirahama to Nara Station - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 3 ways to get from Shirahama to Nara Station by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Shirahama to Tennōjitrain Kuroshio 12 / ...
2. Take the train from Tennōji to Naratrain Yamatoji Rapid Service / ...
4h 11m
¥3,360–4,743
Drive 166.1 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Shirahama to Nara Stationcar 166.1 km
2h 22m
¥2,882–4,163
Bus
1. Take the bus from Shirahama-sanbashi to JR Nambabus
2. Take the bus from Osaka Itami Airport to JR Nara Stationbus T
5h 47m
¥5,000–7,732

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Distance: 205.7 km
Duration: 4h 11m

What companies run services between Shirahama, Wakayama, Japan and Nara Station, Japan?

You can take a bus from Sokkosho-mae to Nara via Shirahama Sta., Shirahama, and Tennōji in around 4h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Shirahama-sanbashi to JR Nara Station via JR Namba Station, Osaka Itami Airport North Terminal, and Osaka Itami Airport in around 5h 47m.

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