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

The cheapest way to get from Sakai to Shirahama is to drive which costs ¥2200 - ¥3300 and takes 1h 42m.

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

The fastest way to get from Sakai to Shirahama is to drive which takes 1h 42m and costs ¥2200 - ¥3300.

How far is it from Sakai to Shirahama?

The distance between Sakai and Shirahama is 159 km. The road distance is 132.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Sakai to Shirahama without a car is to train and bus which takes 4h 28m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 4h 28m to get from Sakai to Shirahama, including transfers.

Can I drive from Sakai to Shirahama?

Yes, the driving distance between Sakai to Shirahama is 133 km. It takes approximately 1h 42m to drive from Sakai to Shirahama.

Where can I stay near Shirahama?

There are 298+ hotels available in Shirahama.

Sakai to Shirahama - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Mikunigaoka to Hineno
2. Take the train from Hineno to Kii-Tanabe
3. Take the bus from Kii-Tanabe Sta. to Jokiin-shita
4h 28m
Drive 132.9 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Sakai to Shirahama132.9 km
1h 42m
¥2,280–3,293
Bus
1. Take the bus from JR Namba to Shirahama-sanbashi
4h 41m
¥3,297–5,836

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 159.1 km
Duration: 4h 28m

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

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.

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