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

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

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

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

How far is it from Shirahama to Sakai?

The distance between Shirahama and Sakai is 158 km. The road distance is 132.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Shirahama to Sakai without a car is to bus which takes 3h 41m and costs ¥3200 - ¥5500.

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

It takes approximately 3h 41m to get from Shirahama to Sakai, including transfers.

Can I drive from Shirahama to Sakai?

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

Where can I stay near Sakai?

There are 7369+ hotels available in Sakai.

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

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

Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Shirahama-sanbashi to JR Namba
3h 41m
¥3,290–5,222
Drive 132.9 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Shirahama to Sakai132.9 km
1h 42m
¥2,247–3,245
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Jokiin-shita to Kii-Tanabe Sta.11 Shirahama Tanabe Line / ...
2. Take the train from Kii-Tanabe to HinenoKuroshio
3h 54m
¥4,293–5,833

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 158 km
Duration: 3h 41m

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

Meiko Bus operates a bus from Shirahama-sanbashi to JR Namba every 4 hours. Tickets cost ¥3,000–4,900 and the journey takes 3h 17m.

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