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

The cheapest way to get from Kobe to Wakayama is to train which costs ¥1500 - ¥2300 and takes 1h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kobe to Wakayama is to drive which takes 1h 22m and costs ¥1600 - ¥2400.

Is there a direct bus between Kobe and Wakayama?

No, there is no direct bus from Kobe 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 2h 56m.

Is there a direct train between Kobe and Wakayama?

No, there is no direct train from Kobe to Wakayama. However, there are services departing from Shin Kobe and arriving at Wakayama via Shin-Ōsaka Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 50m.

How far is it from Kobe to Wakayama?

The distance between Kobe and Wakayama is 105 km. The road distance is 94.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Kobe to Wakayama without a car is to train which takes 1h 50m and costs ¥1500 - ¥2300.

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

It takes approximately 1h 50m to get from Kobe to Wakayama, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kobe to Wakayama bus from?

Kobe to Wakayama bus services, operated by Hankyu Kanko Airport Limousine Bus, depart from Kobe Sannomiya station.

Where do I catch the Kobe to Wakayama train from?

Kobe to Wakayama train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), depart from Shin-Ōsaka Station.

Train or bus from Kobe to Wakayama?

The best way to get from Kobe to Wakayama is to train which takes 1h 50m and costs ¥1500 - ¥2300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥2800 - ¥3600 and takes 2h 56m.

Where does the Kobe to Wakayama bus arrive?

Kobe to Wakayama bus services, operated by Hankyu Kanko Airport Limousine Bus, arrive at Kansai Airport Terminal 1 station.

Where does the Kobe to Wakayama train arrive?

Kobe to Wakayama train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), arrive at Wakayama station.

Can I drive from Kobe to Wakayama?

Yes, the driving distance between Kobe to Wakayama is 95 km. It takes approximately 1h 22m to drive from Kobe to Wakayama.

Where can I stay near Wakayama?

There are 262+ hotels available in Wakayama.

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

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

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Train
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1. Take the train from Shin-Ōsaka Station to Wakayamatrain Kuroshio 19 / ...
1h 50m
¥1,577–2,261
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Kobe Sannomiya to Kansai Airport Terminal 1bus
2. Take the train from Izumisano to Wakayamashitrain [94246] Nankai Main Line Local / ...
2h 7m
¥2,883–3,450
Drive 94.8 km
1. Drive from Kobe to Wakayamacar 94.8 km
1h 22m
¥1,628–2,352
Bus
1. Take the bus from Kobe Sannomiya to Kansai Airport Terminal 1bus
2. Take the bus from Kansai Airport Terminal 1 to Wakayama Stationbus Wakayama
2h 56m
¥2,853–3,600

Kobe to Wakayama by train

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Distance: 105.4 km
Duration: 1h 50m

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

JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company) operates a train from Shin-Ōsaka Station to Wakayama hourly. Tickets cost ¥1,100–1,600 and the journey takes 1h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kobe Sannomiya to Wakayama Station via Kansai Airport Terminal 1 in around 2h 56m.

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