There are 5 ways to get from Osaka to Wakayama (State) by train, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Shinimamiya to Wakayamakotrain [93476] Ltd. Exp. Southern 9
2h 12m¥1,165–1,451Drive 72.3 km
- Drive from Osaka to Minatocar 72.3 km
1h 3m¥1,255–1,813Taxi
- Take the taxi from Osaka to Minatotaxi 72.3 km
1h 3m¥27,000–32,000Train via Wakayamashi
- Take the train from Kishinosatotamade to Wakayamashitrain [94246] Nankai Main Line Local
2h 26m¥1,313–1,630Train #2
- Take the train from Fukushima to Wakayamatrain Kishūji Rapid Service
3h 5m¥1,331–1,853
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Osaka to Wakayama (State) is to train which costs ¥1100 - ¥1500 and takes 2h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Osaka to Wakayama (State) is to drive which takes 1h 3m and costs ¥1200 - ¥1900.
No, there is no direct train from Osaka to Wakayama (State). However, there are services departing from Yodoyabashi and arriving at Wakayamako via Shinimamiya. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 12m.
The distance between Osaka and Wakayama (State) is 72 km. The road distance is 72.3 km.
The best way to get from Osaka to Wakayama (State) without a car is to train which takes 2h 12m and costs ¥1100 - ¥1500.
It takes approximately 2h 12m to get from Osaka to Wakayama (State), including transfers.
Osaka to Wakayama (State) train services, operated by Nankai Electric Railway Limited Express, depart from Shinimamiya station.
Osaka to Wakayama (State) train services, operated by Nankai Electric Railway Limited Express, arrive at Wakayamako station.
Yes, the driving distance between Osaka to Wakayama (State) is 72 km. It takes approximately 1h 3m to drive from Osaka to Wakayama (State).
There are 183+ hotels available in Wakayama (State).
What companies run services between Osaka, Japan and Wakayama (State), Japan?
Nankai Electric Railway Limited Express operates a train from Shinimamiya to Wakayamako 3 times a day, and the journey takes 1h 3m. Nankai Electric Railway also services this route 3 times a day.
- 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 Kishinosatotamade to Wakayamashi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥900–1,100
- Website
- https://www.nankai.co.jp/en_railway
- Phone
- 0570-00-2486
- Website
- jr-odekake.net
Train from Fukushima to Wakayama
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥1,000–1,600
- Schedules at
- jr-odekake.net
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Estimated price
- ¥27,000–32,000
Kokusai Kogyo
- Phone
- +81 570-03-5931
- Website
- kkg-osaka.jp
Osaka MK
- Phone
- +81 6-6452-4441
- Website
- mk-group.co.jp
Sakura Taxi
- Phone
- +81 6-6452-0055
- Website
- sakurataxi.co.jp
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