There are 5 ways to get from Uji to Wakayama by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Kyōto to Shin-Ōsaka Stationtrain Thunderbird / ...
- Take the train from Shin-Ōsaka Station to Wakayamatrain Kuroshio 19 / ...
2h 43m¥1,970–2,874Train #2
cheapest- Take the train from Chushojima to Kyobashi(Osaka)train Keihan Main Line Limited Express / ...
- Take the train from Kyōbashi to Wakayamatrain Kishūji Rapid Service
3h 8m¥1,785–2,586Bus
- Take the bus from Kyoto Station to Kansai Airport Terminal 1bus Ky
- Take the bus from Kansai Airport Terminal 1 to Wakayama Stationbus Wakayama
4h 9m¥3,220–4,574Drive 106.5 km
- Drive from Uji to Wakayamacar 106.5 km
1h 45m¥1,831–2,644Train via Nara
- Take the train from Uji to Naratrain
- Take the train from Nara to Shin-Imamiyatrain
- Take the train from Shinimamiya to Wakayamashitrain
2h 49m¥1,941–2,562
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Uji to Wakayama is to train which costs ¥1700 - ¥2600 and takes 3h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Uji to Wakayama is to drive which takes 1h 45m and costs ¥1800 - ¥2700.
No, there is no direct bus from Uji 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 9m.
No, there is no direct train from Uji to Wakayama. However, there are services departing from Uji and arriving at Wakayama via Kyōto and Shin-Ōsaka Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 43m.
The distance between Uji and Wakayama is 130 km. The road distance is 106.5 km.
The best way to get from Uji to Wakayama without a car is to train which takes 2h 43m and costs ¥1900 - ¥2900.
It takes approximately 2h 43m to get from Uji to Wakayama, including transfers.
Uji to Wakayama bus services, operated by Kansai Airport Transportation Enterprise, depart from Kyoto Station.
Uji to Wakayama train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), depart from Kyōto station.
The best way to get from Uji to Wakayama is to train which takes 2h 43m and costs ¥1900 - ¥2900. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥3200 - ¥4600 and takes 4h 9m.
What companies run services between Uji, Japan and Wakayama, Japan?
You can take a train from Uji to Wakayama via Kyōto and Shin-Ōsaka Station in around 2h 43m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Uji to Wakayama Station via Kyōto, Kyoto Station, and Kansai Airport Terminal 1 in around 4h 9m.
- 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 Shin-Ōsaka Station to Wakayama
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥1,100–1,600
- Schedules at
- jorudan.co.jp
Train from Uji to Nara
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥440–650
- Schedules at
- jorudan.co.jp
Train from Nara to Shin-Imamiya
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥600–850
- Schedules at
- JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)
Train from Kyōbashi to Wakayama
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥1,100–1,700
- Schedules at
- JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)
- Phone
- 072-461-1374
- Website
- kate.co.jp
Bus from Kyoto Station to Kansai Airport Terminal 1
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥2,000–2,800
- Schedules at
- kate.co.jp
- Book at
- japanbusonline.com
Bus from Kansai Airport Terminal 1 to Wakayama Station
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥950–1,400
- Schedules at
- kate.co.jp
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Booking & Getting There
Uji to Wakayama bus services, operated by Kansai Airport Transportation Enterprise, arrive at Kansai Airport Terminal 1 station.
Uji to Wakayama train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), arrive at Shin-Ōsaka Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Uji to Wakayama is 106 km. It takes approximately 1h 45m to drive from Uji to Wakayama.
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