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How to get fromJR Namba to Wakayamaby train, bus, car, or 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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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Namba(Nankai) to Wakayamashitrain train [93413] Ltd. Exp. Southern 1 / ...
    1h 13m
    ¥950–1,100

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Namba OCAT to Kansai Airport Terminal 1bus bus Namba
    2. Take the bus from Kansai Airport Terminal 1 to Wakayama Stationbus bus Wakayama
    2h 48m
    ¥2,027–2,860

  3. Drive  66.6 km

    1. Drive from JR Namba to Wakayamacar car 66.6 km
    1h 1m
    ¥1,147–1,656

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from JR Namba to Wakayamataxi taxi 66.6 km
    1h 1m
    ¥28,000–34,000

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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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