There are 6 ways to get from Kobe to Wakayama (State) by subway, train, bus, or car
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Subway, train
best- Take the subway from Shin-Ōsaka Station to Dobutsuen-Maesubway Midosuji
- Take the train from Shinimamiya to Wakayamakotrain [93476] Ltd. Exp. Southern 9
2h 29m¥1,667–2,151Bus, train
- Take the bus from Kobe Sannomiya to Kansai Airport Terminal 1bus
- Take the train from Kaizuka(Osaka) to Wakayamashitrain [94246] Nankai Main Line Local / ...
2h 56m¥3,243–3,820Drive 97.4 km
- Drive from Kobe to Minatocar 97.4 km
1h 24m¥1,691–2,442Train via Shin-Ōsaka Station
- Take the train from Shin-Ōsaka Station to Wakayamatrain Kuroshio 19 / ...
3h 2m¥1,807–2,591Bus
- Take the bus from Kobe Sannomiya to Kansai Airport Terminal 1bus
- Take the bus from Kansai Airport Terminal 1 to Wakayama Stationbus Wakayama
4h 8m¥3,083–3,930Train
- Take the train from Motomachi to Fukushimatrain Hanshin Main Line Local
- Take the train from Fukushima to Wakayamatrain Kishūji Rapid Service
4h 25m¥1,712–2,589
Kobe to Wakayama (State) by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kobe to Wakayama (State) is to subway and train which costs ¥1600 - ¥2200 and takes 2h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Kobe to Wakayama (State) is to drive which takes 1h 24m and costs ¥1600 - ¥2500.
No, there is no direct bus from Kobe to Wakayama (State). However, there are services departing from Kobe Sannomiya and arriving at Aogishibashi via Kansai Airport Terminal 1 and Jr Wakayama Sta.. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 8m.
No, there is no direct train from Kobe to Wakayama (State). However, there are services departing from Shin Kobe and arriving at Wakayamako via Shin-Ōsaka Station and Shinimamiya. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 29m.
The distance between Kobe and Wakayama (State) is 106 km. The road distance is 97.4 km.
The best way to get from Kobe to Wakayama (State) without a car is to subway and train which takes 2h 29m and costs ¥1600 - ¥2200.
It takes approximately 2h 29m to get from Kobe to Wakayama (State), including transfers.
Kobe to Wakayama (State) bus services, operated by Hankyu Kanko Airport Limousine Bus, depart from Kobe Sannomiya station.
Kobe to Wakayama (State) train services, operated by Osaka Metro, depart from Shin-Ōsaka Station.
The best way to get from Kobe to Wakayama (State) is to train via Shin-Ōsaka Station which takes 3h 2m and costs ¥1800 - ¥2600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥3000 - ¥4000 and takes 4h 8m.
What companies run services between Kobe, Japan and Wakayama (State), 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 Aogishibashi via Kansai Airport Terminal 1, Wakayama Station, and Jr Wakayama Sta. in around 4h 8m.
- Phone
- 050-3355-8208
- Website
- osakametro.co.jp
Subway from Shin-Ōsaka Station to Dobutsuen-Mae
- Ave. Duration
- 18 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥240–290
- Website
- https://www.osakametro.co.jp/en/
- Phone
- 050-3090-2608
- Website
- nankai.co.jp
Train from Shinimamiya to Wakayamako
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥950–1,200
- Website
- https://www.nankai.co.jp/en_railway
Train from Kaizuka(Osaka) to Wakayamashi
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥600–700
- Website
- https://www.nankai.co.jp/en_railway
- 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
Train from Fukushima to Wakayama
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥1,000–1,600
- Schedules at
- jr-odekake.net
- Phone
- 06-6457-2258
- Website
- hanshin.co.jp
Train from Motomachi to Fukushima
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥470–650
- Website
- https://www.hanshin.co.jp/global/en/
- Schedules at
- Japan Travel by Navitime
- 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
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More Questions & Answers
Kobe to Wakayama (State) bus services, operated by Hankyu Kanko Airport Limousine Bus, arrive at Kansai Airport Terminal 1 station.
Kobe to Wakayama (State) train services, operated by Osaka Metro, arrive at Dobutsuen-Mae station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kobe to Wakayama (State) is 97 km. It takes approximately 1h 24m to drive from Kobe to Wakayama (State).
There are 185+ hotels available in Wakayama (State).