There are 4 ways to get from Yamatoyagi to Shirahama by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Tennōji to Shirahamatrain Kuroshio 19 / ...
4h 21m¥4,273–5,702Drive 149.5 km
cheapest- Drive from Yamatoyagi to Shirahamacar 149.5 km
2h 7m¥2,594–3,746Bus
- Take the bus from JR Namba to Shirahama-sanbashibus
4h 52m¥4,263–7,012Bus via Hongu Taisha-mae
- Take the bus from Yamato Yagi Station to Kumano Hongu Taisha Maebus
- Take the bus from Hongu Taisha-mae to Shirahama-sanbashibus 90 Rapid
8h 10m¥7,350–7,850
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Yamatoyagi to Shirahama is to drive which costs ¥2500 - ¥3800 and takes 2h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Yamatoyagi to Shirahama is to drive which takes 2h 7m and costs ¥2500 - ¥3800.
No, there is no direct bus from Yamatoyagi to Shirahama. However, there are services departing from JR Namba and arriving at Shirahama-sanbashi via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 52m.
No, there is no direct train from Yamatoyagi to Shirahama. However, there are services departing from Yamato-Yagi and arriving at Shirahama via Namba and Tennōji. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 21m.
The distance between Yamatoyagi and Shirahama is 209 km. The road distance is 149.5 km.
The best way to get from Yamatoyagi to Shirahama without a car is to train which takes 4h 21m and costs ¥4200 - ¥6000.
It takes approximately 4h 21m to get from Yamatoyagi to Shirahama, including transfers.
Yamatoyagi to Shirahama bus services, operated by Meiko Bus, depart from JR Namba station.
Yamatoyagi to Shirahama train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), depart from Tennōji station.
The best way to get from Yamatoyagi to Shirahama is to train which takes 4h 21m and costs ¥4200 - ¥6000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥4200 - ¥7000 and takes 4h 52m.
What companies run services between Yamatoyagi, Japan and Shirahama, Wakayama, Japan?
JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company) operates a train from Tennōji to Shirahama hourly. Tickets cost ¥2,400–3,400 and the journey takes 2h 15m. Alternatively, Meiko Bus operates a bus from JR Namba to Shirahama-sanbashi every 4 hours. Tickets cost ¥3,000–5,500 and the journey takes 3h 16m.
- Phone
- 0570-00-2486
- Website
- jr-odekake.net
Train from Tennōji to Shirahama
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥2,400–3,400
- Schedules at
- jorudan.co.jp
- Website
- meikobus.jp
Bus from JR Namba to Shirahama-sanbashi
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 16m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥3,000–5,500
- Schedules at
- meikobus.jp
Bus from Hongu Taisha-mae to Shirahama-sanbashi
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ¥2,000–2,500
- Schedules at
- meikobus.jp
- Website
- narakotsu.co.jp
Bus from Yamato Yagi Station to Kumano Hongu Taisha Mae
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 8m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥5,350
- Schedules at
- narakotsu.co.jp
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More Questions & Answers
Yamatoyagi to Shirahama bus services, operated by Meiko Bus, arrive at Shirahama-sanbashi station.
Yamatoyagi to Shirahama train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), arrive at Shirahama station.
Yes, the driving distance between Yamatoyagi to Shirahama is 149 km. It takes approximately 2h 7m to drive from Yamatoyagi to Shirahama.
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