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 Thunderbird / ...
- Take the train from Shinimamiya to Wakayamakotrain [93476] Ltd. Exp. Southern 9
2h 46m¥1,809–2,349Drive 119.3 km
- Drive from Kyoto to Minatocar 119.3 km
1h 54m¥2,057–2,971Train
- 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 Thunderbird / ...
- Take the train from Shin-Ōsaka Station to Wakayamatrain Kuroshio 19 / ...
3h 19m¥1,949–2,789Train #3
- Take the train from Kyōto to Ōsakatrain Thunderbird / ...
- Take the train from Ōsaka to Wakayamatrain Kishūji Rapid Service / ...
4h 15m¥2,016–2,877
Kyoto to Wakayama (State) by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kyoto to Wakayama (State) is to train via Osaka which costs ¥1800 - ¥2400 and takes 2h 46m.
The fastest way to get from Kyoto to Wakayama (State) is to drive which takes 1h 54m and costs ¥2000 - ¥3000.
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 46m.
The distance between Kyoto and Wakayama (State) is 116 km. The road distance is 119.3 km.
The best way to get from Kyoto to Wakayama (State) without a car is to train via Osaka which takes 2h 46m and costs ¥1800 - ¥2400.
It takes approximately 2h 46m 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 119 km. It takes approximately 1h 54m to drive from Kyoto to Wakayama (State).
There are 186+ 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 46m.
- Phone
- 0570-00-2486
- Website
- jr-odekake.net
Train from Kyōto to Shin-Ōsaka Station
- Ave. Duration
- 22 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥600–900
- Schedules at
- jorudan.co.jp
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
- 22 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥600–900
- Schedules at
- jorudan.co.jp
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
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥650–950
- Schedules at
- jorudan.co.jp
Train from Ōsaka to Wakayama
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥1,100–1,600
- Schedules at
- JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)
- Phone
- 050-3772-3910
- Website
- JR CENTRAL
Train from Kyōto to Shin-Ōsaka Station
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- JR CENTRAL
- Schedules at
- JR West Timetable & Route Finder
Train from Kyōto to Shin-Ōsaka Station
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- JR CENTRAL
- Schedules at
- JR West Timetable & Route Finder
Train from Kyōto to Ōsaka
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- JR CENTRAL
- Schedules at
- JR West Timetable & Route Finder
- Phone
- 050-3090-2608
- Website
- Nankai Electric Railway
Train from Shinimamiya to Wakayamako
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥950–1,200
- Website
- Nankai Electric Railway
Train from Sumiyoshitaisha to Wakayamashi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥850–1,100
- Website
- Nankai Electric Railway
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