There are 4 ways to get from Universal Studios Japan to Wakayama (Station) by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Nishikujō to Wakayamatrain Kishūji Rapid Service
2h 12m¥1,097–1,635Bus
- Take the bus from Universal Studios Japan to Kansai Airport Terminal 1bus Nanko/Tempozan
- Take the bus from Kansai Airport Terminal 1 to Wakayama Stationbus Wakayama
3h 5m¥2,192–3,200Drive 67.8 km
- Drive from Universal Studios Japan to Wakayama (Station)car 67.8 km
59 min¥1,175–1,696Taxi
- Take the taxi from Universal Studios Japan to Wakayama (Station)taxi 67.8 km
59 min¥25,000–30,000
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Universal Studios Japan to Wakayama (Station) is to train which costs ¥1100 - ¥1700 and takes 2h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Universal Studios Japan to Wakayama (Station) is to drive which takes 59 min and costs ¥1100 - ¥1700.
No, there is no direct bus from Universal Studios Japan to Wakayama (Station) station. However, there are services departing from Universal Studios Japan and arriving at Wakayama Station via Kansai Airport Terminal 1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 5m.
No, there is no direct train from Universal Studios Japan to Wakayama (Station). However, there are services departing from Universal-city and arriving at Wakayama via Nishikujō. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 12m.
The distance between Universal Studios Japan and Wakayama (Station) is 73 km. The road distance is 67.8 km.
The best way to get from Universal Studios Japan to Wakayama (Station) without a car is to train which takes 2h 12m and costs ¥1100 - ¥1700.
It takes approximately 2h 12m to get from Universal Studios Japan to Wakayama (Station), including transfers.
Universal Studios Japan to Wakayama (Station) bus services, operated by Kansai Airport Transportation Enterprise, depart from Universal Studios Japan station.
Universal Studios Japan to Wakayama (Station) train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), depart from Nishikujō station.
The best way to get from Universal Studios Japan to Wakayama (Station) is to train which takes 2h 12m and costs ¥1100 - ¥1700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥2100 - ¥3200 and takes 3h 5m.
What companies run services between Universal Studios Japan and Wakayama (Station), Japan?
JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company) operates a train from Nishikujō to Wakayama every 30 minutes. Tickets cost ¥1,000–1,500 and the journey takes 1h 44m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Universal Studios Japan to Wakayama Station via Universal Studios Japan and Kansai Airport Terminal 1 in around 3h 5m.
- Phone
- 0570-00-2486
- Website
- JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)
Train from Nishikujō to Wakayama
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥1,000–1,500
- Schedules at
- JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)
- Phone
- 072-461-1374
- Website
- kate.co.jp
Bus from Universal Studios Japan to Kansai Airport Terminal 1
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥1,200–1,800
- Schedules at
- kate.co.jp
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
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Estimated price
- ¥25,000–30,000
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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More Questions & Answers
Universal Studios Japan to Wakayama (Station) bus services, operated by Kansai Airport Transportation Enterprise, arrive at Kansai Airport Terminal 1 station.
Universal Studios Japan to Wakayama (Station) train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), arrive at Wakayama station.
Yes, the driving distance between Universal Studios Japan to Wakayama (Station) is 68 km. It takes approximately 59 min to drive from Universal Studios Japan to Wakayama (Station).
There are 185+ hotels available in Wakayama (Station).