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

The cheapest way to get from Wakayama to Arashiyama is to train which costs ¥1300 - ¥1900 and takes 1h 53m.

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

The fastest way to get from Wakayama to Arashiyama is to drive which takes 1h 50m and costs ¥2000 - ¥3000.

Is there a direct bus between Wakayama and Arashiyama?

No, there is no direct bus from Wakayama station to Arashiyama station. However, there are services departing from Wakayama Station and arriving at Kyoto Station via Kansai Airport Terminal 1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 12m.

Is there a direct train between Wakayama and Arashiyama?

No, there is no direct train from Wakayama to Arashiyama. However, there are services departing from Wakayama and arriving at Saga-Arashiyama via Shin Osaka and Kyōto. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 53m.

How far is it from Wakayama to Arashiyama?

The distance between Wakayama and Arashiyama is 126 km. The road distance is 116.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Wakayama to Arashiyama without a car is to train which takes 1h 53m and costs ¥1300 - ¥1900.

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

It takes approximately 1h 53m to get from Wakayama to Arashiyama, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Wakayama to Arashiyama bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Wakayama to Arashiyama train from?

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

Train or bus from Wakayama to Arashiyama?

The best way to get from Wakayama to Arashiyama is to train which takes 1h 53m and costs ¥1300 - ¥1900. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥3100 - ¥4500 and takes 3h 12m.

Where does the Wakayama to Arashiyama bus arrive?

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

Where does the Wakayama to Arashiyama train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Wakayama to Arashiyama?

Yes, the driving distance between Wakayama to Arashiyama is 117 km. It takes approximately 1h 50m to drive from Wakayama to Arashiyama.

Where can I stay near Arashiyama?

There are 3768+ hotels available in Arashiyama.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Wakayama to Shin-Ōsaka Stationtrain Kuroshio 12 / ...
1h 53m
¥1,352–1,888
Bus
1. Take the bus from Wakayama Station to Kansai Airport Terminal 1bus Wakayama
2. Take the bus from Kansai Airport Terminal 1 to Kyoto Stationbus Ky
3h 12m
¥3,136–4,490
Drive 116.9 km
1. Drive from Wakayama to Arashiyamacar 116.9 km
1h 50m
¥2,028–2,929
Train via Osaka
1. Take the train from Wakayamashi to Shinimamiyatrain [93481] Ltd. Exp. Southern 2 / ...
2. Take the train from Nanpou to Hankyuusaiin Ekitrain Hankyu Kyoto Line Semi-Express / ...
2h 53m
¥1,789–2,053
Train #2
1. Take the train from Kii-Nakanoshima to Ōsakatrain Kishūji Rapid Service
2. Take the train from Ōsaka to Hankyuusaiin Ekitrain Hankyu Kyoto Line Semi-Express / ...
3h 17m
¥1,721–2,282

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Distance: 125.8 km
Duration: 1h 53m

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

JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company) operates a train from Wakayama to Shin-Ōsaka Station hourly. Tickets cost ¥1,100–1,600 and the journey takes 1h 1m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Wakayama Station to Saga-Arashiyama via Kansai Airport Terminal 1, Kyoto Station, and Kyōto in around 3h 12m.

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