There are 4 ways to get from Shirahama to Taiji by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Nanki Shirahama Airport to Taiji Sta.bus Shirahama Airport Limousine Bus
2h 58m¥2,888–3,710Drive 79.3 km
cheapest- Drive from Shirahama to Taijicar 79.3 km
1h 11m¥1,377–1,989Train
- Take the train from Shirahama to Taijitrain [28895] Jr Kinokuni
3h 11m¥1,510–2,093Taxi
- Take the taxi from Shirahama to Taijitaxi 79.3 km
1h 11m¥29,000–35,000
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Shirahama to Taiji is to drive which costs ¥1300 - ¥2000 and takes 1h 11m.
The fastest way to get from Shirahama to Taiji is to drive which takes 1h 11m and costs ¥1300 - ¥2000.
No, there is no direct bus from Shirahama to Taiji. However, there are services departing from Shirahama Bus Center and arriving at Taiji Sta. via Nanki Shirahama Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 58m.
No, there is no direct train from Shirahama to Taiji. However, there are services departing from Shirahama and arriving at Taiji via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 11m.
The distance between Shirahama and Taiji is 85 km. The road distance is 79.3 km.
The best way to get from Shirahama to Taiji without a car is to bus which takes 2h 58m and costs ¥2800 - ¥3800.
It takes approximately 2h 58m to get from Shirahama to Taiji, including transfers.
Shirahama to Taiji bus services, operated by Kumano Gobo Nankai Bus, depart from Nanki Shirahama Airport station.
Shirahama to Taiji train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), depart from Shirahama station.
The best way to get from Shirahama to Taiji is to bus which takes 2h 58m and costs ¥2800 - ¥3800. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ¥1500 - ¥2100 and takes 3h 11m.
What companies run services between Shirahama, Wakayama, Japan and Taiji, Japan?
Kumano Gobo Nankai Bus operates a bus from Nanki Shirahama Airport to Taiji Sta. once daily. Tickets cost ¥2,400–3,100 and the journey takes 1h 43m. Alternatively, JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company) operates a train from Shirahama to Taiji every 4 hours. Tickets cost ¥1,100–1,600 and the journey takes 2h.
- Phone
- 0570-00-2486
- Website
- jr-odekake.net
Train from Shirahama to Taiji
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥1,100–1,600
- Schedules at
- jr-odekake.net
- Phone
- 0735-22-5101
- Website
- kumanogobobus.nankai-nanki.jp
Bus from Nanki Shirahama Airport to Taiji Sta.
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥2,400–3,100
- Website
- https://kumanogobobus.nankai-nanki.jp/english/
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Estimated price
- ¥29,000–35,000
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More Questions & Answers
Shirahama to Taiji bus services, operated by Kumano Gobo Nankai Bus, arrive at Taiji Sta. station.
Shirahama to Taiji train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), arrive at Taiji station.
Yes, the driving distance between Shirahama to Taiji is 79 km. It takes approximately 1h 11m to drive from Shirahama to Taiji.
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