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

The cheapest way to get from Shiga to Wakayama is to train via Osaka which costs ¥2000 - ¥2600 and takes 2h 39m.

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

The fastest way to get from Shiga to Wakayama is to drive which takes 1h 59m and costs ¥2000 - ¥3000.

Is there a direct bus between Shiga and Wakayama?

No, there is no direct bus from Shiga station to Wakayama station. However, there are services departing from Kyoto Station and arriving at Wakayama Station via Kansai Airport Terminal 1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 1m.

Is there a direct train between Shiga and Wakayama?

No, there is no direct train from Shiga to Wakayama. However, there are services departing from Zeze and arriving at Wakayama via Kyōto and Shin-Ōsaka Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 35m.

How far is it from Shiga to Wakayama?

The distance between Shiga and Wakayama is 127 km. The road distance is 121.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Shiga to Wakayama without a car is to train which takes 2h 35m and costs ¥1900 - ¥2900.

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

It takes approximately 2h 35m to get from Shiga to Wakayama, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Shiga to Wakayama bus from?

Shiga to Wakayama bus services, operated by Kansai Airport Transportation Enterprise, depart from Kyoto Station.

Where do I catch the Shiga to Wakayama train from?

Shiga to Wakayama train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), depart from Kyōto station.

Train or bus from Shiga to Wakayama?

The best way to get from Shiga to Wakayama is to train which takes 2h 35m and costs ¥1900 - ¥2900. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥3100 - ¥4600 and takes 4h 1m.

Where does the Shiga to Wakayama bus arrive?

Shiga to Wakayama bus services, operated by Kansai Airport Transportation Enterprise, arrive at Kansai Airport Terminal 1 station.

Where does the Shiga to Wakayama train arrive?

Shiga to Wakayama train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), arrive at Shin-Ōsaka Station.

Can I drive from Shiga to Wakayama?

Yes, the driving distance between Shiga to Wakayama is 122 km. It takes approximately 1h 59m to drive from Shiga to Wakayama.

Where can I stay near Wakayama?

There are 260+ hotels available in Wakayama.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Kyōto to Shin-Ōsaka Stationtrain Thunderbird / ...
2. Take the train from Shin-Ōsaka Station to Wakayamatrain Kuroshio 19 / ...
2h 35m
¥1,923–2,809
Train via Osaka #2
cheapest
1. Take the train from Kyōto to Ōsakatrain JR Kyoto Line / ...
2. Take the train from Ōsaka to Kii-Nakanoshimatrain Kishūji Rapid Service
3h 16m
¥1,873–2,859
Bus
1. Take the bus from Kyoto Station to Kansai Airport Terminal 1bus Ky
2. Take the bus from Kansai Airport Terminal 1 to Wakayama Stationbus Wakayama
4h 1m
¥3,173–4,509
Drive 121.5 km
1. Drive from Ōtsu to Wakayamacar 121.5 km
1h 59m
¥2,033–2,937
Train via Osaka
1. Take the train from Sanjo to Yodoyabashitrain Keihan Main Line Limited Express / ...
2. Take the train from Shinimamiya to Wakayamashitrain [93413] Ltd. Exp. Southern 1 / ...
2h 39m
¥2,092–2,554

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Distance: 127 km
Duration: 2h 35m

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

You can take a train from Zeze to Wakayama via Kyōto and Shin-Ōsaka Station in around 2h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Zeze to Wakayama Station via Kyōto, Kyoto Station, and Kansai Airport Terminal 1 in around 4h 1m.

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