There are 5 ways to get from Himeji Station to Wakayama (Station) by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Himeji to Shin Osakatrain Sakura
- Take the train from Shin-Ōsaka Station to Wakayamatrain Kuroshio 19 / ...
2h 45m¥2,368–3,360Train via Kobe
cheapest- Take the train from Himeji to Motomachitrain
- Take the train from Motomachi to Fukushimatrain
- Take the train from Fukushima to Wakayamatrain
4h 16m¥2,341–3,458Train, bus
- Take the train from Himeji to Shin Kobetrain
- Take the bus from Kobe Sannomiya to Kansai Airport Terminal 1bus
- Take the bus from Kansai Airport Terminal 1 to Wakayama Stationbus
4h 20m¥3,951–5,467Drive 146.7 km
- Drive from Himeji Station to Wakayama (Station)car 146.7 km
2h 28m¥2,543–3,673Train via Akashi
- Take the train from Sanyohimeji to Sanyoshioyatrain
- Take the train from Shioya(Hyogo) to Shinfukushimatrain
- Take the train from Fukushima to Wakayamatrain
4h 40m¥2,540–3,865
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Himeji Station to Wakayama (Station) is to train via Kobe which costs ¥2300 - ¥3500 and takes 4h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Himeji Station to Wakayama (Station) is to drive which takes 2h 28m and costs ¥2500 - ¥3700.
No, there is no direct train from Himeji Station to Wakayama (Station). However, there are services departing from Himeji and arriving at Wakayama via Shin-Ōsaka Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 45m.
The distance between Himeji Station and Wakayama (Station) is 162 km. The road distance is 146.7 km.
The best way to get from Himeji Station to Wakayama (Station) without a car is to train which takes 2h 45m and costs ¥2300 - ¥3400.
It takes approximately 2h 45m to get from Himeji Station to Wakayama (Station), including transfers.
Himeji Station to Wakayama (Station) train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), depart from Himeji station.
Himeji Station to Wakayama (Station) train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), arrive at Shin Osaka station.
Yes, the driving distance between Himeji Station to Wakayama (Station) is 147 km. It takes approximately 2h 28m to drive from Himeji Station to Wakayama (Station).
There are 185+ hotels available in Wakayama (Station).
What companies run services between Himeji Station, Japan and Wakayama (Station), Japan?
You can take a vehicle from Himeji Station to Wakayama (Station) via Himeji, Shin Osaka, Shin-Ōsaka Station, and Wakayama in around 2h 45m.
- Phone
- 0570-00-2486
- Website
- JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)
Train from Himeji to Shin Osaka
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥1,200–1,800
- Schedules at
- JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)
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 Himeji to Shin Kobe
- Ave. Duration
- 17 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥800–1,200
- Schedules at
- JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)
Train from Himeji to Motomachi
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥850–1,300
- Schedules at
- JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)
Train from Fukushima to Wakayama
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥1,000–1,600
- Schedules at
- JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)
Train from Shioya(Hyogo) to Shinfukushima
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥850–1,300
- Schedules at
- JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)
Train from Fukushima to Wakayama
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥1,000–1,600
- Schedules at
- JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)
- Phone
- 050-3772-3910
- Website
- JR CENTRAL
Train from Himeji to Shin Osaka
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- JR CENTRAL
- Schedules at
- JR West Timetable & Route Finder
Train from Himeji to Shin Kobe
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- JR CENTRAL
- Schedules at
- JR West Timetable & Route Finder
- Phone
- 06-6457-2258
- Website
- Hanshin Electric Railway
Train from Motomachi to Fukushima
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥470–650
- Website
- Hanshin Electric Railway
- Schedules at
- https://japantravel.navitime.com/en/
- Website
- Sanyo Electric Railway
Train from Sanyohimeji to Sanyoshioya
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥650–1,000
- Schedules at
- Sanyo Electric Railway
- Phone
- 06-6844-1124
- Website
- hankyu-kankobus.co.jp
Bus from Kobe Sannomiya to Kansai Airport Terminal 1
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥1,900–2,200
- Schedules at
- okkbus.co.jp
- Phone
- 072-461-1374
- Website
- kate.co.jp
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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