What is the cheapest way to get from JR Namba to Wakayama?

The cheapest way to get from JR Namba to Wakayama is to train which costs ¥950 - ¥1100 and takes 1h 13m.

What is the fastest way to get from JR Namba to Wakayama?

The fastest way to get from JR Namba to Wakayama is to drive which takes 57 min and costs ¥1100 - ¥1700.

Is there a direct bus between JR Namba and Wakayama?

No, there is no direct bus from JR Namba to Wakayama station. However, there are services departing from Namba OCAT and arriving at Wakayama Station via Kansai Airport Terminal 1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 48m.

Is there a direct train between JR Namba and Wakayama?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Namba(Nankai) and arriving at Wakayamashi. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate Monday to Friday. The journey takes approximately 1h 2m.

How far is it from JR Namba to Wakayama?

The distance between JR Namba and Wakayama is 65 km. The road distance is 67.2 km.

How do I travel from JR Namba to Wakayama without a car?

The best way to get from JR Namba to Wakayama without a car is to train which takes 1h 13m and costs ¥950 - ¥1100.

How long does it take to get from JR Namba to Wakayama?

The train from Namba(Nankai) to Wakayamashi takes 1h 2m including transfers and departs every 15 minutes.

Where do I catch the JR Namba to Wakayama bus from?

JR Namba to Wakayama bus services, operated by Kansai Airport Transportation Enterprise, depart from Namba OCAT station.

Where do I catch the JR Namba to Wakayama train from?

JR Namba to Wakayama train services, operated by Nankai Electric Railway Limited Express, depart from Namba(Nankai) station.

Train or bus from JR Namba to Wakayama?

The best way to get from JR Namba to Wakayama is to train which takes 1h 13m and costs ¥950 - ¥1100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥2000 - ¥2900 and takes 2h 48m.

Where does the JR Namba to Wakayama bus arrive?

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

Where does the JR Namba to Wakayama train arrive?

JR Namba to Wakayama train services, operated by Nankai Electric Railway Limited Express, arrive at Wakayamashi station.

Can I drive from JR Namba to Wakayama?

Yes, the driving distance between JR Namba to Wakayama is 67 km. It takes approximately 57 min to drive from JR Namba to Wakayama.

Where can I stay near Wakayama?

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JR Namba to Wakayama - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from JR Namba to Wakayama by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train
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1. Take the train from Namba(Nankai) to Wakayamashitrain [93413] Ltd. Exp. Southern 1 / ...
1h 13m
¥950–1,100
Bus
1. Take the bus from Namba OCAT to Kansai Airport Terminal 1bus Namba
2. Take the bus from Kansai Airport Terminal 1 to Wakayama Stationbus Wakayama
2h 48m
¥2,027–2,860
Drive 67.2 km
1. Drive from JR Namba to Wakayamacar 67.2 km
57 min
¥1,168–1,686
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from JR Namba to Wakayamataxi 67.2 km
57 min
¥25,000–30,000

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Distance: 65.3 km
Duration: 1h 13m

What companies run services between JR Namba, Japan and Wakayama, Japan?

Nankai Electric Railway Limited Express operates a train from Namba(Nankai) to Wakayamashi hourly, and the journey takes 1h 2m. Nankai Electric Railway also services this route every 15 minutes. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Namba OCAT to Wakayama Station via Kansai Airport Terminal 1 in around 2h 48m.

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