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

The cheapest way to get from Wakayama to Shima is to drive which costs ¥3400 - ¥5000 and takes 3h 4m.

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

The fastest way to get from Wakayama to Shima is to drive which takes 3h 4m and costs ¥3400 - ¥5000.

Is there a direct train between Wakayama and Shima?

No, there is no direct train from Wakayama to Shima. However, there are services departing from Wakayamashi and arriving at Ugata via Osaka-Namba. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 45m.

How far is it from Wakayama to Shima?

The distance between Wakayama and Shima is 237 km. The road distance is 198.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Wakayama to Shima without a car is to train via Osaka which takes 4h 45m and costs ¥4900 - ¥6000.

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

It takes approximately 4h 45m to get from Wakayama to Shima, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Wakayama to Shima train from?

Wakayama to Shima train services, operated by Nankai Electric Railway Limited Express, depart from Wakayamashi station.

Where does the Wakayama to Shima train arrive?

Wakayama to Shima train services, operated by Nankai Electric Railway Limited Express, arrive at Namba(Nankai) station.

Can I drive from Wakayama to Shima?

Yes, the driving distance between Wakayama to Shima is 199 km. It takes approximately 3h 4m to drive from Wakayama to Shima.

Where can I stay near Shima?

There are 278+ hotels available in Shima.

Wakayama to Shima - 3 ways to travel via train, and car

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There are 3 ways to get from Wakayama to Shima by train or car

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Train via Osaka
best
1. Take the train from Wakayamashi to Namba(Nankai)train [93481] Ltd. Exp. Southern 2 / ...
2. Take the train from Osaka-Namba to Ugatatrain Limited Express / ...
4h 45m
¥4,965–5,992
Drive 198.6 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Wakayama to Shimacar 198.6 km
3h 4m
¥3,438–4,965
Train
1. Take the train from Wakayama to Takada(Nara)train [27116] JR Wakayama
2. Take the train from Yamato-Takada to Ugatatrain Limited Express / ...
5h 28m
¥4,553–5,699

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Distance: 237.2 km
Duration: 4h 45m

What companies run services between Wakayama, Japan and Shima, Mie-ken, Japan?

You can take a train from Wakayamashi to Ugata via Namba(Nankai) and Osaka-Namba in around 4h 45m.

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