There are 5 ways to get from Kobe Airport (UKB) to Wakayama by train, bus, rideshare, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Kobe Airport to Sannomiya(Port Liner)train [170333] Kobe Port Liner
- Take the train from Shin-Ōsaka Station to Wakayamatrain Kuroshio 19 / ...
2h 34m¥1,970–2,760Drive 99.4 km
cheapest- Drive from Kobe Airport (UKB) to Wakayamacar 99.4 km
1h 29m¥1,723–2,488Bus
- Take the bus from Kobe Sannomiya to Kansai Airport Terminal 1bus
- Take the bus from Kansai Airport Terminal 1 to Wakayama Stationbus Wakayama
3h 26m¥3,060–3,850Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Kobe-UKB to Wakayama99.4 km
1h 29mBus, train
- Take the bus from Kobe Sannomiya to Kansai Airport Terminal 1bus
- Take the train from Izumisano to Wakayamashitrain [94246] Nankai Main Line Local / ...
2h 37m¥3,090–3,700
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kobe Airport (UKB) to Wakayama is to drive which costs ¥1700 - ¥2500 and takes 1h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Kobe Airport (UKB) to Wakayama is to drive which takes 1h 29m and costs ¥1700 - ¥2500.
No, there is no direct bus from Kobe Airport (UKB) to Wakayama station. However, there are services departing from Kobe Sannomiya and arriving at Wakayama Station via Kansai Airport Terminal 1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 26m.
No, there is no direct train from Kobe Airport (UKB) to Wakayama. However, there are services departing from Kobe Airport and arriving at Wakayama via Sannomiya(Subway), Shin Kobe and Shin-Ōsaka Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 34m.
The distance between Kobe Airport (UKB) and Wakayama is 116 km. The road distance is 99.4 km.
The best way to get from Kobe Airport (UKB) to Wakayama without a car is to train which takes 2h 34m and costs ¥1900 - ¥2800.
It takes approximately 2h 34m to get from Kobe Airport (UKB) to Wakayama, including transfers.
Kobe Airport (UKB) to Wakayama bus services, operated by Hankyu Kanko Airport Limousine Bus, depart from Kobe Sannomiya station.
Kobe Airport (UKB) to Wakayama train services, operated by Kobe New Transit, depart from Kobe Airport station.
The best way to get from Kobe Airport (UKB) to Wakayama is to train which takes 2h 34m and costs ¥1900 - ¥2800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥3000 - ¥3900 and takes 3h 26m.
What companies run services between Kobe Airport (UKB), Japan and Wakayama, Japan?
You can take a train from Kobe Airport to Wakayama via Sannomiya(Port Liner), Sannomiya(Subway), Shin-Kobe Station, Shin Kobe, Shin Osaka, and Shin-Ōsaka Station in around 2h 34m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Kobe Airport to Wakayama Station via Sannomiya(Port Liner), Kobe Sannomiya, and Kansai Airport Terminal 1 in around 3h 26m.
- Phone
- 078-302-2500
- Website
- Kobe New Transit
Train from Kobe Airport to Sannomiya(Port Liner)
- Ave. Duration
- 18 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥210–250
- Schedules at
- Kobe New Transit
- 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
- Phone
- 050-3090-2608
- Website
- Nankai Electric Railway
Train from Izumisano to Wakayamashi
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥500–650
- Website
- Nankai 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
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
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Kobe-UKB to Wakayama
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Kobe Airport (UKB) to Wakayama bus services, operated by Hankyu Kanko Airport Limousine Bus, arrive at Kansai Airport Terminal 1 station.
Kobe Airport (UKB) to Wakayama train services, operated by Kobe New Transit, arrive at Sannomiya(Port Liner) station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kobe Airport (UKB) to Wakayama is 99 km. It takes approximately 1h 29m to drive from Kobe Airport (UKB) to Wakayama.
There are 261+ hotels available in Wakayama.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Kobe Airport (UKB) and Wakayama. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.