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

The cheapest way to get from Wakayama to Kobe is to train which costs ¥1600 - ¥2300 and takes 1h 44m.

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

The fastest way to get from Wakayama to Kobe is to drive which takes 1h 23m and costs ¥1600 - ¥2400.

Is there a direct bus between Wakayama and Kobe?

No, there is no direct bus from Wakayama station to Kobe. However, there are services departing from Wakayama Station and arriving at Kobe Sannomiya via Kansai Airport Terminal 1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 16m.

Is there a direct train between Wakayama and Kobe?

No, there is no direct train from Wakayama to Kobe. However, there are services departing from Wakayama and arriving at Shin Kobe via Shin Osaka. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 44m.

How far is it from Wakayama to Kobe?

The distance between Wakayama and Kobe is 105 km. The road distance is 94.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Wakayama to Kobe without a car is to train which takes 1h 44m and costs ¥1600 - ¥2300.

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

It takes approximately 1h 44m to get from Wakayama to Kobe, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Wakayama to Kobe bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Wakayama to Kobe train from?

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

Train or bus from Wakayama to Kobe?

The best way to get from Wakayama to Kobe is to train which takes 1h 44m and costs ¥1600 - ¥2300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥2800 - ¥3600 and takes 2h 16m.

Where does the Wakayama to Kobe bus arrive?

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

Where does the Wakayama to Kobe train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Wakayama to Kobe?

Yes, the driving distance between Wakayama to Kobe is 95 km. It takes approximately 1h 23m to drive from Wakayama to Kobe.

Where can I stay near Kobe?

There are 330+ hotels available in Kobe.

Wakayama to Kobe - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Wakayama to Kobe by train, bus, or car

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Train
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1. Take the train from Wakayama to Shin-Ōsaka Stationtrain Kuroshio 12 / ...
1h 44m
¥1,622–2,298
Bus
1. Take the bus from Wakayama Station to Kansai Airport Terminal 1bus Wakayama
2. Take the bus from Kansai Airport Terminal 1 to Kobe Sannomiyabus
2h 16m
¥2,836–3,600
Drive 94.6 km
1. Drive from Wakayama to Kobecar 94.6 km
1h 23m
¥1,625–2,347
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Wakayamashi to Izumisanotrain [94107] Nankai Main Line Local / ...
2. Take the bus from Kansai Airport Terminal 1 to Kobe Sannomiyabus
2h 20m
¥2,926–3,418

Wakayama to Kobe by train

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Distance: 105.4 km
Duration: 1h 44m

What companies run services between Wakayama, Japan and Kobe, 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 Kobe Sannomiya via Kansai Airport Terminal 1 in around 2h 16m.

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