There are 5 ways to get from Kyoto to Wakayama (State) by train or car
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Train via Osaka
best- Take the train from Kyōto to Shin-Ōsaka Stationtrain A: JR Kyōto Line Rapid / ...
- Take the train from Shinimamiya to Wakayamakotrain [93476] Ltd. Exp. Southern 9
2h 55m¥1,812–2,353Drive 119.9 km
- Drive from Kyoto to Minatocar 119.9 km
1h 50m¥2,081–3,006Train
- Take the train from Kyōto to Tennōjitrain HARUKA Kansai-Airport Express / ...
- Take the train from Sumiyoshitaisha to Wakayamashitrain [94246] Nankai Main Line Local
3h 10m¥2,082–2,734Train #2
- Take the train from Kyōto to Shin-Ōsaka Stationtrain A: JR Kyōto Line Rapid / ...
- Take the train from Shin-Ōsaka Station to Wakayamatrain Kuroshio 19 / ...
3h 28m¥1,952–2,793Train #3
- Take the train from Kyōto to Ōsakatrain A: JR Kyōto Line Rapid / ...
- Take the train from Ōsaka to Wakayamatrain Kishūji Rapid Service / ...
4h 24m¥2,018–2,881
Kyoto to Wakayama (State) by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kyoto to Wakayama (State) is to train via Osaka which costs ¥1800 - ¥2400 and takes 2h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Kyoto to Wakayama (State) is to drive which takes 1h 50m and costs ¥2000 - ¥3100.
No, there is no direct train from Kyoto to Wakayama (State). However, there are services departing from Kyōto and arriving at Wakayamako via Shin-Ōsaka Station and Shinimamiya. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 55m.
The distance between Kyoto and Wakayama (State) is 116 km. The road distance is 119.9 km.
The best way to get from Kyoto to Wakayama (State) without a car is to train via Osaka which takes 2h 55m and costs ¥1800 - ¥2400.
It takes approximately 2h 55m to get from Kyoto to Wakayama (State), including transfers.
Kyoto to Wakayama (State) train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), depart from Kyōto station.
Kyoto to Wakayama (State) train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), arrive at Shin-Ōsaka Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kyoto to Wakayama (State) is 120 km. It takes approximately 1h 50m to drive from Kyoto to Wakayama (State).
There are 183+ hotels available in Wakayama (State).
What companies run services between Kyoto, Japan and Wakayama (State), Japan?
You can take a train from Kyōto to Wakayamako via Shin-Ōsaka Station, Shin-Ōsaka Station, Dobutsuen-Mae, and Shinimamiya in around 2h 55m.
- Phone
- 0570-00-2486
- Website
- jr-odekake.net
Train from Kyōto to Shin-Ōsaka Station
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥600–900
- Schedules at
- jr-odekake.net
Train from Kyōto to Tennōji
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥800–1,200
- Schedules at
- westjr.co.jp
Train from Kyōto to Shin-Ōsaka Station
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥600–900
- Schedules at
- 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 Kyōto to Ōsaka
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥650–950
- Schedules at
- jr-odekake.net
Train from Ōsaka to Wakayama
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥1,100–1,600
- Schedules at
- jr-odekake.net
- Phone
- 050-3772-3910
- Website
- jr-central.co.jp
Train from Kyōto to Shin-Ōsaka Station
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- https://global.jr-central.co.jp/en/
- Schedules at
- https://www.westjr.co.jp/global/en/
Train from Kyōto to Shin-Ōsaka Station
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- https://global.jr-central.co.jp/en/
- Schedules at
- https://www.westjr.co.jp/global/en/
Train from Kyōto to Ōsaka
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- https://global.jr-central.co.jp/en/
- Schedules at
- https://www.westjr.co.jp/global/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 Sumiyoshitaisha to Wakayamashi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥850–1,100
- Website
- https://www.nankai.co.jp/en_railway
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