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

The cheapest way to get from Wakayama to Osaka is to train via Dobutsuen-Mae which costs ¥1100 - ¥1400 and takes 1h 11m.

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

The fastest way to get from Wakayama to Osaka is to drive which takes 58 min and costs ¥1200 - ¥1800.

Is there a direct bus between Wakayama and Osaka?

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

Is there a direct train between Wakayama and Osaka?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Wakayama and arriving at Shin-Ōsaka Station station. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 1m.

How far is it from Wakayama to Osaka?

The distance between Wakayama and Osaka is 76 km. The road distance is 70.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Wakayama to Osaka without a car is to train which takes 1h 1m and costs ¥1100 - ¥1600.

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

The train from Wakayama to Shin-Ōsaka Station takes 1h 1m including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Wakayama to Osaka bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Wakayama to Osaka train from?

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

Train or bus from Wakayama to Osaka?

The best way to get from Wakayama to Osaka is to train which takes 1h 1m and costs ¥1100 - ¥1600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥2300 - ¥3200 and takes 2h 1m.

Where does the Wakayama to Osaka bus arrive?

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

Where does the Wakayama to Osaka train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Wakayama to Osaka?

Yes, the driving distance between Wakayama to Osaka is 70 km. It takes approximately 58 min to drive from Wakayama to Osaka.

Where can I stay near Osaka?

There are 9521+ hotels available in Osaka.

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

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

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1. Take the train from Wakayama to Shin-Ōsaka Stationtrain Kuroshio 12 / ...
1h 1m
¥1,100–1,600
Bus
1. Take the bus from Wakayama Station to Kansai Airport Terminal 1bus Wakayama
2. Take the bus from Kansai Airport Terminal 1 to Hotel Hankyu Respire Osakabus
2h 1m
¥2,336–3,200
Drive 70.3 km
1. Drive from Wakayama to Osakacar 70.3 km
58 min
¥1,221–1,763
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Wakayama to Osakataxi 70.3 km
58 min
¥26,000–31,000
Train via Dobutsuen-Mae
1. Take the train from Wakayamashi to Shinimamiyatrain [93481] Ltd. Exp. Southern 2 / ...
1h 11m
¥1,156–1,330

Wakayama to Osaka by train

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Distance: 75.9 km
Duration: 1h 1m

What companies run services between Wakayama, Japan and Osaka, 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 Hotel Hankyu Respire Osaka via Kansai Airport Terminal 1 in around 2h 1m.

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