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

The cheapest way to get from Nagoya to Wakayama is to drive which costs ¥3800 - ¥5500 and takes 3h 23m.

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

The fastest way to get from Nagoya to Wakayama is to drive which takes 3h 23m and costs ¥3800 - ¥5500.

Is there a direct bus between Nagoya and Wakayama?

No, there is no direct bus from Nagoya station to Wakayama station. However, there are services departing from Nagoya Station and arriving at Wakayama Station via Osaka Hankyu Sanbangai and Kansai Airport Terminal 1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 14m.

Is there a direct train between Nagoya and Wakayama?

No, there is no direct train from Nagoya to Wakayama. However, there are services departing from Nagoya and arriving at Wakayama via Shin-Ōsaka Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 59m.

How far is it from Nagoya to Wakayama?

The distance between Nagoya and Wakayama is 249 km. The road distance is 222.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Nagoya to Wakayama without a car is to train which takes 2h 59m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 2h 59m to get from Nagoya to Wakayama, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Nagoya to Wakayama bus from?

Nagoya to Wakayama bus services, operated by Willer Express, depart from Nagoya Station.

Where do I catch the Nagoya to Wakayama train from?

Nagoya to Wakayama train services, operated by JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company), depart from Nagoya station.

Train or bus from Nagoya to Wakayama?

The best way to get from Nagoya to Wakayama is to train which takes 2h 59m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥5500 - ¥8000 and takes 6h 14m.

Where does the Nagoya to Wakayama bus arrive?

Nagoya to Wakayama bus services, operated by Willer Express, arrive at Osaka WBT Umeda station.

Where does the Nagoya to Wakayama train arrive?

Nagoya to Wakayama train services, operated by JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company), arrive at Shin Osaka station.

Can I drive from Nagoya to Wakayama?

Yes, the driving distance between Nagoya to Wakayama is 222 km. It takes approximately 3h 23m to drive from Nagoya to Wakayama.

How do I get a train ticket from Nagoya to Wakayama?

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Where can I stay near Wakayama?

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Nagoya to Wakayama - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, night bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Nagoya to Wakayama by train, bus, night bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Nagoya to Shin Osakatrain Kodama / ...
2. Take the train from Shin-Ōsaka Station to Wakayamatrain Kuroshio 19 / ...
2h 59m
Drive 222.4 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Nagoya to Wakayamacar 222.4 km
3h 23m
¥3,824–5,524
Bus
1. Take the bus from Nagoya Station to Osaka WBT Umedabus
2. Take the bus from Osaka Hankyu Sanbangai to Kansai Airport Terminal 1bus
6h 14m
¥5,738–7,893
Night bus, train
1. Take the nightbus from Nagoya Station Shinkansen Exit to Osaka-Nambanightbus Jx161
2. Take the train from Namba(Nankai) to Wakayamashitrain [93413] Ltd. Exp. Southern 1 / ...
6h 27m
¥3,950–6,100
Train via Osaka
1. Take the train from Kintetsu-Nagoya to Osaka-Nambatrain Urban Liner / ...
2. Take the train from Namba(Nankai) to Wakayamashitrain [93413] Ltd. Exp. Southern 1 / ...
3h 41m
¥5,358–6,378

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Distance: 249.1 km
Duration: 2h 59m

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

You can take a train from Nagoya to Wakayama via Shin Osaka and Shin-Ōsaka Station in around 2h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Nagoya Station to Wakayama Station via Osaka WBT Umeda, Osaka Hankyu Sanbangai, and Kansai Airport Terminal 1 in around 6h 14m.

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