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How to get fromWakayama to Awaji Islandby car ferry, car, train, or bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Wakayama to Awaji Island by car ferry, car, train, or bus

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  1. Car ferry, drive

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    1. Take the car ferry from Wakayama Kō to Tokushimacarferry car ferry
    2. Drive from Tokushima to Awaji Islandcar car
    3h 3m
    ¥3,206–4,181

  2. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Wakayamashi to Namba(Nankai)train train [93481] Ltd. Exp. Southern 2 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Namba(Nankai) to Kosoku Awaji Shichibus bus
    4h 7m
    ¥4,836–4,963

  3. Train, bus via Kobe

    1. Take the train from Wakayama to Fukushimatrain train
    2. Take the train from Fukushima to Kobe-Sannomiyatrain train
    3. Take the bus from Sannomiya BT to Sumoto Kosoku Bus Centerbus bus
    4h 31m
    ¥3,441–4,053

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Map of how to get from Wakayama to Awaji Island.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 113.1 km
  • Duration: 3h 3m

What companies run services between Wakayama, Japan and Awaji Island, Hyōgo, Japan?

There is no direct connection from Wakayama to Awaji Island. However, you can drive to Wakayama Kō, take the car ferry to Tokushima, then drive to Awaji Island. Alternatively, you can take a train from Wakayamashi to Kosoku Awaji Shichi via Namba(Nankai) and Namba(Nankai) in around 4h 7m.

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