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

The cheapest way to get from Osaka to Wakayama is to train via Dobutsuen-Mae which costs ¥1100 - ¥1400 and takes 1h 14m.

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

The fastest way to get from Osaka to Wakayama is to drive which takes 1h 1m and costs ¥1200 - ¥1800.

Is there a direct train between Osaka and Wakayama?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Shin-Ōsaka Station station and arriving at Wakayama. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 2m.

How far is it from Osaka to Wakayama?

The distance between Osaka and Wakayama is 76 km. The road distance is 69.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Osaka to Wakayama without a car is to train which takes 1h 2m and costs ¥1100 - ¥1600.

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

The train from Shin-Ōsaka Station to Wakayama takes 1h 2m including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Osaka to Wakayama train from?

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

Where does the Osaka to Wakayama train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Osaka to Wakayama?

Yes, the driving distance between Osaka to Wakayama is 70 km. It takes approximately 1h 1m to drive from Osaka to Wakayama.

Where can I stay near Wakayama?

There are 259+ hotels available in Wakayama.

Osaka to Wakayama - 4 ways to travel via train, car, and taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Osaka to Wakayama by train, car, or taxi

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Shin-Ōsaka Station to Wakayamatrain Kuroshio 19 / ...
1h 2m
¥1,100–1,600
Drive 69.6 km
1. Drive from Osaka to Wakayamacar 69.6 km
1h 1m
¥1,209–1,746
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Osaka to Wakayamataxi 69.6 km
1h 1m
¥26,000–31,000
Train via Dobutsuen-Mae
1. Take the train from Shinimamiya to Wakayamashitrain [93413] Ltd. Exp. Southern 1 / ...
1h 14m
¥1,115–1,351

Osaka to Wakayama by train

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1h 2mAverage Duration

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Distance: 75.9 km
Duration: 1h 2m

What companies run services between Osaka, 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.

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