How to travel from Tamano to Tanabe, Japan

The distance between Tamano and Tanabe is around 255km (159 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 3h 50m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Tamano to Tanabe by train, bus, car and ferry. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train

Take the train to Shin-Osaka and then to Kiitanabe.

  • Duration3h 50m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    ¥10,815($79)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Osaka Station JR Express BT and then to Tanabe City Hall.

  • Duration7h 25m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    ¥7,255($53)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Car and Ferry

Drive to Tokushima then take a ferry to Wakayama Kō then drive to Tanabe.

  • Duration4h 55m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    ¥5,200($38)
Operated by

Multiple operators

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Tamano and Tanabe

There are several options for getting from Tamano to Tanabe by train, bus, car and ferry. The cheapest option is to drive and then take a ferry which costs around ¥5,200 ($38) and will take around 4h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥10,815 ($79).

The distance between Tamano and Tanabe is around 255km (159 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 157km (97 miles)

It takes around 3h 50m to get from Tamano and Tanabe by train.

The quickest way to get from Tamano to Tanabe is to take the train which takes around 3h 50m and will set you back approx ¥10,815 ($79).

The cheapest way to travel between Tamano and Tanabe is to drive and then take a ferry which will typically cost around ¥5,200 ($38) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Tamano and Tanabe. It typically takes around 3h 50m and departs every 3 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Tamano to Tanabe. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Okayama and Shin-Osaka. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 3h 50m.

Japan Railways Shinkansen and Japan Railways Limited Express run train services between Tamano and Tanabe. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 3h 50m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Tamano and Tanabe. It typically takes around 7h 25m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Tamano to Tanabe. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Okayama Sta. and Osaka Station JR Express BT. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 7h 25m.

Ryobi Express and Meiko Bus run regular bus services between Tamano and Tanabe. Buses run every 4 hours and take around 7h 25m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Tamano to Tanabe. We recommend that you take the train to Shin-Osaka and then to Kiitanabe. instead which will take 3h 50m.

The closest major airport to Tanabe is Shirahama Airport (SHM) (SHM) which is approximately 8km (5 miles) from Tanabe. Kansai International Airport (KIX) (KIX) and Tokushima Awaodori Airport (TKS) (TKS) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Tamano to Tanabe. We recommend that you take the train to Shin-Osaka and then to Kiitanabe. instead which will take 3h 50m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Tamano to Tanabe is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 50m and will usually cost around ¥10,815 ($79).

How do I get from Tamano to Tanabe

Compare travel optionsbetween Tamano and Tanabe

Transport options from Tamano to Tanabe
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
3h 50m
¥10,815($79)
every 3 hours357km (222 miles)
Bus
7h 25m
¥7,255($53)
every 4 hours355km (220 miles)
Car and Ferry
4h 55m
¥5,200($38)
every 4 hours255km (159 miles)

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Airports near Tanabe

The following major airports near Tanabe offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.

SHM
Shirahama Airport (SHM)
Domestic Airport
Distance
8km (5 miles) from Tanabe
KIX
Kansai International Airport (KIX)
International Airport
Distance
80km (49 miles) from Tanabe
TKS
Tokushima Awaodori Airport (TKS)
Domestic Airport
Distance
85km (53 miles) from Tanabe