There are 5 ways to get from Wakayama (State) to Kyoto by train or car
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Train via Osaka
best- Take the train from Wakayamako to Shinimamiyatrain [93544] Ltd. Exp. Southern 20
- Take the train from Shin-Ōsaka Station to Kyōtotrain Thunderbird / ...
2h 2m¥1,821–2,301Drive 122.6 km
- Drive from Minato to Kyotocar 122.6 km
1h 51m¥2,113–3,052Train
- Take the train from Wakayama to Shin-Ōsaka Stationtrain Kuroshio 12 / ...
- Take the train from Shin-Ōsaka Station to Kyōtotrain Thunderbird / ...
2h 42m¥1,933–2,820Train #2
- Take the train from Wakayamashi to Sumiyoshitaishatrain [94107] Nankai Main Line Local
- Take the train from Tennōji to Kyōtotrain HARUKA Kansai-Airport Express / ...
3h 23m¥2,049–2,770Train #3
- Take the train from Wakayama to Ōsakatrain Kishūji Rapid Service / ...
- Take the train from Ōsaka to Kyōtotrain Thunderbird / ...
3h 27m¥1,991–2,882
Wakayama (State) to Kyoto by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Wakayama (State) to Kyoto is to train via Osaka which costs ¥1800 - ¥2300 and takes 2h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Wakayama (State) to Kyoto is to drive which takes 1h 51m and costs ¥2100 - ¥3100.
No, there is no direct train from Wakayama (State) to Kyoto. However, there are services departing from Wakayamako and arriving at Kyōto via Dobutsuen-Mae and Shin-Ōsaka Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 2m.
The distance between Wakayama (State) and Kyoto is 116 km. The road distance is 122.6 km.
The best way to get from Wakayama (State) to Kyoto without a car is to train via Osaka which takes 2h 2m and costs ¥1800 - ¥2300.
It takes approximately 2h 2m to get from Wakayama (State) to Kyoto, including transfers.
Wakayama (State) to Kyoto train services, operated by Nankai Electric Railway Limited Express, depart from Wakayamako station.
Wakayama (State) to Kyoto train services, operated by Nankai Electric Railway Limited Express, arrive at Shinimamiya station.
Yes, the driving distance between Wakayama (State) to Kyoto is 123 km. It takes approximately 1h 51m to drive from Wakayama (State) to Kyoto.
There are 3765+ hotels available in Kyoto.
What companies run services between Wakayama (State), Japan and Kyoto, Japan?
You can take a train from Wakayamako to Kyōto via Shinimamiya, Dobutsuen-Mae, Shin-Ōsaka Station, and Shin-Ōsaka Station in around 2h 2m.
- Phone
- 050-3090-2608
- Website
- Nankai Electric Railway
Train from Wakayamako to Shinimamiya
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥950–1,200
- Website
- Nankai Electric Railway
Train from Wakayamashi to Sumiyoshitaisha
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥850–1,100
- Website
- Nankai Electric Railway
- Phone
- 0570-00-2486
- Website
- jr-odekake.net
Train from Shin-Ōsaka Station to Kyōto
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥600–900
- Schedules at
- jorudan.co.jp
Train from Wakayama to Shin-Ōsaka Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥1,100–1,600
- Schedules at
- jorudan.co.jp
Train from Shin-Ōsaka Station to Kyōto
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥600–900
- Schedules at
- jorudan.co.jp
Train from Tennōji to Kyōto
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥800–1,200
- Schedules at
- westjr.co.jp
Train from Wakayama to Ōsaka
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥1,100–1,600
- Schedules at
- JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)
Train from Ōsaka to Kyōto
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥650–950
- Schedules at
- jorudan.co.jp
- Phone
- 050-3772-3910
- Website
- JR CENTRAL
Train from Shin-Ōsaka Station to Kyōto
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- JR CENTRAL
- Schedules at
- JR West Timetable & Route Finder
Train from Shin-Ōsaka Station to Kyōto
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- JR CENTRAL
- Schedules at
- JR West Timetable & Route Finder
Train from Ōsaka to Kyōto
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- JR CENTRAL
- Schedules at
- JR West Timetable & Route Finder
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