There are 5 ways to get from Ōtsu to Wakayama by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Shin-Ōsaka Station to Wakayamatrain Kuroshio 19 / ...
2h 28m¥1,323–1,909Bus
- Take the bus from Kyoto Station to Kansai Airport Terminal 1bus Ky
- Take the bus from Kansai Airport Terminal 1 to Wakayama Stationbus Wakayama
4h 1m¥3,173–4,509Drive 122.1 km
- Drive from Ōtsu to Wakayamacar 122.1 km
1h 55m¥2,121–3,063Train via Osaka
- Take the train from Sanjo to Yodoyabashitrain Keihan Main Line Limited Express / ...
- Take the train from Shinimamiya to Wakayamashitrain [93413] Ltd. Exp. Southern 1 / ...
2h 39m¥2,082–2,564Train #2
- Take the train from Kyōto to Ōsakatrain JR Kyoto Line / ...
- Take the train from Ōsaka to Kii-Nakanoshimatrain Kishūji Rapid Service
3h 16m¥1,873–2,859
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ōtsu to Wakayama is to train which costs ¥1300 - ¥2000 and takes 2h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Ōtsu to Wakayama is to drive which takes 1h 55m and costs ¥2100 - ¥3100.
No, there is no direct bus from Ōtsu station to Wakayama station. However, there are services departing from Kyoto Station and arriving at Wakayama Station via Kansai Airport Terminal 1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 1m.
No, there is no direct train from Ōtsu to Wakayama. However, there are services departing from Zeze and arriving at Wakayama via Kyoto and Shin-Ōsaka Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 28m.
The distance between Ōtsu and Wakayama is 127 km. The road distance is 122.1 km.
The best way to get from Ōtsu to Wakayama without a car is to train which takes 2h 28m and costs ¥1300 - ¥2000.
It takes approximately 2h 28m to get from Ōtsu to Wakayama, including transfers.
Ōtsu to Wakayama bus services, operated by Kansai Airport Transportation Enterprise, depart from Kyoto Station.
Ōtsu to Wakayama train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), depart from Shin-Ōsaka Station.
The best way to get from Ōtsu to Wakayama is to train which takes 2h 28m and costs ¥1300 - ¥2000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥3100 - ¥4600 and takes 4h 1m.
What companies run services between Ōtsu, Japan and Wakayama, Japan?
JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company) operates a train from Shin-Ōsaka Station to Wakayama hourly. Tickets cost ¥1,100–1,600 and the journey takes 1h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Zeze to Wakayama Station via Kyōto, Kyoto Station, and Kansai Airport Terminal 1 in around 4h 1m.
- Phone
- 0570-00-2486
- Website
- jr-odekake.net
Train from Shin-Ōsaka Station to Wakayama
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥1,100–1,600
- Schedules at
- jorudan.co.jp
Train from Kyōto to Ōsaka
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥650–950
- Schedules at
- jorudan.co.jp
Train from Ōsaka to Kii-Nakanoshima
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥1,000–1,600
- Schedules at
- jr-odekake.net
- Phone
- 06-6945-4560
- Website
- keihan.co.jp
Train from Sanjo to Yodoyabashi
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥470–600
- Website
- https://www.keihan.co.jp/travel/en/
- Schedules at
- https://japantravel.navitime.com/en/area/jp/route/
- Phone
- 050-3090-2608
- Website
- nankai.co.jp
Train from Shinimamiya to Wakayamashi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥900–1,100
- Website
- https://www.nankai.co.jp/en_railway
- Phone
- 072-461-1374
- Website
- kate.co.jp
Bus from Kyoto Station to Kansai Airport Terminal 1
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥2,000–2,800
- Schedules at
- kate.co.jp
- Book at
- japanbusonline.com
Bus from Kansai Airport Terminal 1 to Wakayama Station
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥950–1,400
- Schedules at
- kate.co.jp
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More Questions & Answers
Ōtsu to Wakayama bus services, operated by Kansai Airport Transportation Enterprise, arrive at Kansai Airport Terminal 1 station.
Ōtsu to Wakayama train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), arrive at Wakayama station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ōtsu to Wakayama is 122 km. It takes approximately 1h 55m to drive from Ōtsu to Wakayama.
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