There are 4 ways to get from Shirahama to Tamano by train, bus, car, or car ferry
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Kii-Tanabe to Shin-Ōsaka Stationtrain Kuroshio 12 / ...
- Take the train from Shin Osaka to Okayamatrain Sakura / ...
5h 53m¥5,703–8,103Bus, train
- Take the bus from Shirahama-sanbashi to Osakabus
- Take the train from Kitashinchi to Nishi-Akashitrain
- Take the train from Nishi Akashi to Okayamatrain
7h 55mDrive, car ferry
- Drive from Shirahama to Wakayama Kōcar
- Take the carferry from Wakayama Kō to Tokushimacarferry
- Drive from Tokushima to Tamanocar
5h 21m¥5,723–7,855Bus
- Take the bus from Shirahama-sanbashi to Osakabus
- Take the bus from Osaka Station JR Express BT to Okayama Station West Exitbus Osaka to Okayama
8h 29m¥6,710–8,913
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Shirahama to Tamano is to train which costs ¥5500 - ¥8500 and takes 5h 53m.
The fastest way to get from Shirahama to Tamano is to drive and car ferry which takes 5h 21m and costs ¥5500 - ¥8000.
No, there is no direct bus from Shirahama to Tamano. However, there are services departing from Shirahama-sanbashi and arriving at Tai via Osaka Station JR Express BT and Okayama Sta.. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 29m.
No, there is no direct train from Shirahama to Tamano. However, there are services departing from Kii-Tanabe and arriving at Okayama via Shin Osaka. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 53m.
The distance between Shirahama and Tamano is 364 km.
The best way to get from Shirahama to Tamano without a car is to train which takes 5h 53m and costs ¥5500 - ¥8500.
It takes approximately 5h 53m to get from Shirahama to Tamano, including transfers.
Shirahama to Tamano bus services, operated by Meiko Bus, depart from Shirahama-sanbashi station.
Shirahama to Tamano train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), depart from Kii-Tanabe station.
The best way to get from Shirahama to Tamano is to train which takes 5h 53m and costs ¥5500 - ¥8500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥6500 - ¥9000 and takes 8h 29m.
What companies run services between Shirahama, Wakayama, Japan and Tamano, Japan?
You can take a bus from Jokiin-shita to Tai via Kii-Tanabe Sta., Kii-Tanabe, Shin-Ōsaka Station, Shin Osaka, Okayama, and Okayama Sta. in around 5h 53m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Shirahama-sanbashi to Tai via Osaka Station JR Express BT, Okayama Station West Exit, and Okayama Sta. in around 8h 29m.
- Phone
- 0570-00-2486
- Website
- jr-odekake.net
Train from Kii-Tanabe to Shin-Ōsaka Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 19m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥2,400–3,500
- Schedules at
- jorudan.co.jp
Train from Shin Osaka to Okayama
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥2,300–3,300
- Schedules at
- JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)
Train from Kitashinchi to Nishi-Akashi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥1,000–1,500
- Schedules at
- JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)
- Phone
- 050-3772-3910
- Website
- JR CENTRAL
Train from Shin Osaka to Okayama
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- JR CENTRAL
- Schedules at
- JR West Timetable & Route Finder
Train from Nishi Akashi to Okayama
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- JR CENTRAL
- Schedules at
- JR West Timetable & Route Finder
- Website
- meikobus.jp
Bus from Shirahama-sanbashi to Osaka
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 37m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥3,000–5,500
- Schedules at
- meikobus.jp
Bus from Shirahama-sanbashi to Osaka
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 37m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥3,000–5,500
- Schedules at
- meikobus.jp
- Phone
- 0570-010-666
- Website
- chugoku-jrbus.co.jp
Bus from Osaka Station JR Express BT to Okayama Station West Exit
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥3,400
- Schedules at
- chugoku-jrbus.co.jp.e.aec.hp.transer.com
- Book at
- kousokubus.net
- Website
- nankai-ferry.co.jp
Car ferry from Wakayama Kō to Tokushima
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥2,200–2,534
- Schedules at
- nankai-ferry.co.jp
- Passenger
- ¥2,200
- Car
- ¥7,500–26,000
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Booking & Getting There
Shirahama to Tamano bus services, operated by Meiko Bus, arrive at Osaka station.
Shirahama to Tamano train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), arrive at Shin-Ōsaka Station.
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