What is the cheapest way to get from Hirakata to Wakayama?

The cheapest way to get from Hirakata to Wakayama is to train via Dobutsuen-Mae which costs ¥1400 - ¥1800 and takes 1h 40m.

What is the fastest way to get from Hirakata to Wakayama?

The fastest way to get from Hirakata to Wakayama is to drive which takes 1h 25m and costs ¥1500 - ¥2300.

Is there a direct bus between Hirakata and Wakayama?

No, there is no direct bus from Hirakata to Wakayama station. However, there are services departing from Hirakata and arriving at Wakayama Station via Kansai Airport Terminal 1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Hirakata and Wakayama?

No, there is no direct train from Hirakata to Wakayama. However, there are services departing from Hirakatashi and arriving at Wakayamashi via Yodoyabashi and Shinimamiya. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 40m.

How far is it from Hirakata to Wakayama?

The distance between Hirakata and Wakayama is 91 km. The road distance is 89.7 km.

How do I travel from Hirakata to Wakayama without a car?

The best way to get from Hirakata to Wakayama without a car is to train via Dobutsuen-Mae which takes 1h 40m and costs ¥1400 - ¥1800.

How long does it take to get from Hirakata to Wakayama?

It takes approximately 1h 40m to get from Hirakata to Wakayama, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Hirakata to Wakayama bus from?

Hirakata to Wakayama bus services, operated by Kansai Airport Transportation Enterprise, depart from Hirakata station.

Where do I catch the Hirakata to Wakayama train from?

Hirakata to Wakayama train services, operated by Keihan Electric Railway, depart from Hirakatashi station.

Train or bus from Hirakata to Wakayama?

The best way to get from Hirakata to Wakayama is to train via Dobutsuen-Mae which takes 1h 40m and costs ¥1400 - ¥1800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥2500 - ¥3600 and takes 3h 15m.

Where does the Hirakata to Wakayama bus arrive?

Hirakata to Wakayama bus services, operated by Kansai Airport Transportation Enterprise, arrive at Kansai Airport Terminal 1 station.

Where does the Hirakata to Wakayama train arrive?

Hirakata to Wakayama train services, operated by Keihan Electric Railway, arrive at Yodoyabashi station.

Can I drive from Hirakata to Wakayama?

Yes, the driving distance between Hirakata to Wakayama is 90 km. It takes approximately 1h 25m to drive from Hirakata to Wakayama.

Where can I stay near Wakayama?

There are 259+ hotels available in Wakayama.

Hirakata to Wakayama - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Hirakata to Wakayama by train, bus, or car

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Train via Dobutsuen-Mae
best
1. Take the train from Hirakatashi to Yodoyabashitrain Keihan Main Line Limited Express / ...
2. Take the train from Shinimamiya to Wakayamashitrain [93413] Ltd. Exp. Southern 1 / ...
1h 40m
¥1,454–1,779
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Kyōbashi to Wakayamatrain Kishūji Rapid Service
2h 30m
¥1,428–2,100
Bus
1. Take the bus from Hirakata to Kansai Airport Terminal 1bus Neyagawa/Hirakata/Kuzuha
2. Take the bus from Kansai Airport Terminal 1 to Wakayama Stationbus Wakayama
3h 15m
¥2,523–3,532
Drive 89.7 km
1. Drive from Hirakata to Wakayamacar 89.7 km
1h 25m
¥1,556–2,247

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Distance: 90.8 km
Duration: 1h 40m

What companies run services between Hirakata, Japan and Wakayama, Japan?

You can take a train from Hirakatashi to Wakayamashi via Yodoyabashi, Yodoyabashi, Dobutsuen-Mae, and Shinimamiya in around 1h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Hirakata to Wakayama Station via Kansai Airport Terminal 1 in around 3h 15m.

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