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

The cheapest way to get from Shirahama to Sakai is to drive which costs ¥2300 - ¥3400 and takes 1h 43m.

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

The fastest way to get from Shirahama to Sakai is to drive which takes 1h 43m and costs ¥2300 - ¥3400.

Is there a direct bus between Shirahama and Sakai?

No, there is no direct bus from Shirahama to Sakai. However, there are services departing from Shirahama-sanbashi and arriving at JR Namba via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 44m.

Is there a direct train between Shirahama and Sakai?

No, there is no direct train from Shirahama to Sakai. However, there are services departing from Kii-Tanabe and arriving at Oshoji via Tennojiekimae. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 8m.

How far is it from Shirahama to Sakai?

The distance between Shirahama and Sakai is 158 km. The road distance is 132.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Shirahama to Sakai without a car is to bus which takes 3h 44m and costs ¥3200 - ¥5500.

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

It takes approximately 3h 44m to get from Shirahama to Sakai, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Shirahama to Sakai bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Shirahama to Sakai train from?

Shirahama to Sakai train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), depart from Kii-Tanabe station.

Train or bus from Shirahama to Sakai?

The best way to get from Shirahama to Sakai is to bus which takes 3h 44m and costs ¥3200 - ¥5500. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ¥3100 - ¥4300 and takes 4h 8m.

Where does the Shirahama to Sakai bus arrive?

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

Where does the Shirahama to Sakai train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Shirahama to Sakai?

Yes, the driving distance between Shirahama to Sakai is 133 km. It takes approximately 1h 43m to drive from Shirahama to Sakai.

Where can I stay near Sakai?

There are 9479+ hotels available in Sakai.

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

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Shirahama-sanbashi to JR Nambabus
3h 44m
¥3,290–5,222
Drive 132.9 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Shirahama to Sakaicar 132.9 km
1h 43m
¥2,307–3,333
Train
1. Take the train from Kii-Tanabe to Tennōjitrain Kuroshio 12 / ...
4h 8m
¥3,103–4,243

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Distance: 158 km
Duration: 3h 44m

What companies run services between Shirahama, Wakayama, Japan and Sakai, Ōsaka, Japan?

Meiko Bus operates a bus from Shirahama-sanbashi to JR Namba every 4 hours. Tickets cost ¥3,000–4,900 and the journey takes 3h 17m. Alternatively, JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company) operates a train from Kii-Tanabe to Tennōji hourly. Tickets cost ¥2,200–3,200 and the journey takes 2h 1m.

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