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

The cheapest way to get from Shirahama to Shima is to drive which costs ¥3800 - ¥6000 and takes 3h 13m.

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

The fastest way to get from Shirahama to Shima is to drive which takes 3h 13m and costs ¥3800 - ¥6000.

Is there a direct train between Shirahama and Shima?

No, there is no direct train from Shirahama to Shima. However, there are services departing from Shirahama and arriving at Ugata via Tennōji and Tsuruhashi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 54m.

How far is it from Shirahama to Shima?

The distance between Shirahama and Shima is 340 km. The road distance is 221.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Shirahama to Shima without a car is to train which takes 6h 54m and costs ¥6500 - ¥9000.

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

It takes approximately 6h 54m to get from Shirahama to Shima, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Shirahama to Shima train from?

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

Where does the Shirahama to Shima train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Shirahama to Shima?

Yes, the driving distance between Shirahama to Shima is 222 km. It takes approximately 3h 13m to drive from Shirahama to Shima.

Where can I stay near Shima?

There are 278+ hotels available in Shima.

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

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There are 4 ways to get from Shirahama to Shima 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 Tsuruhashi to Ugatatrain Limited Express / ...
6h 54m
¥6,900–8,923
Drive 221.8 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Shirahama to Shimacar 221.8 km
3h 13m
¥3,839–5,545
Bus, train via Osaka
1. Take the bus from Shirahama-sanbashi to JR Nambabus
2. Take the train from Osaka-Namba to Ugatatrain Limited Express / ...
6h 58m
¥7,000–9,782
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Shirahama-sanbashi to Shingu Sta.bus 91 Rapid
2. Take the train from Shingū to Takitrain Nanki
7h 37m
¥6,632–8,425

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Distance: 340.4 km
Duration: 6h 54m

What companies run services between Shirahama, Wakayama, Japan and Shima, Mie-ken, Japan?

You can take a bus from Sokkosho-mae to Ugata via Shirahama Sta., Shirahama, Tennōji, and Tsuruhashi in around 6h 54m.

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