How to travel from Asago to Wakayama, Japan

The distance between Asago and Wakayama is around 181km (113 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 25m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Asago to Wakayama by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out WakayamaAsago if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Osaka and then to Wakayamashi.

  • Duration3h 25m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    ¥6,710($49)

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Kokufu then fly from Toyooka (TJH) to Osaka Itami (ITM) then take the train to Osaka then Shinimamiya and then to Wakayamashi.

  • Duration3h 30m
  • Flight time40min
  • Typical cost
    ¥15,880($115)
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Bus

Take the bus to Hankyu Sanbangai and then to Kansai Airport Terminal 1.

  • Duration3h 45m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    ¥6,435($47)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Wakayama.

  • Duration2h 25m
  • Distance181km (113 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Asago and Wakayama

There are several options for getting from Asago to Wakayama by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ¥5,340 ($39) and will take around 4h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥2,740 ($20).

The distance between Asago and Wakayama is around 181km (113 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 126km (79 miles)

It takes around 3h 25m to get from Asago and Wakayama by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Asago to Wakayama is to drive which takes around 2h 25m and will set you back approx ¥2,740 ($20).

The cheapest way to travel between Asago and Wakayama, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around ¥5,340 ($39) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Asago and Wakayama. It typically takes around 3h 25m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Asago to Wakayama. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Osaka and Shinimamiya. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 3h 25m.

Japan Railways Limited Express and Nankai Railways run train services between Asago and Wakayama. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 3h 25m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Asago and Wakayama. It typically takes around 3h 45m and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Asago to Wakayama. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Hankyu Sanbangai and Kansai Airport Terminal 1. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 3h 45m.

Zentan Bus and Osaka Airport Transport run regular bus services between Asago and Wakayama. Buses run every 20 mins and take around 3h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Asago to Wakayama. We recommend that you take the train to Kokufu then fly from Toyooka (TJH) to Osaka Itami (ITM) then take the train to Osaka then Shinimamiya and then to Wakayamashi. instead which will take 3h 30m.

The closest major airport to Wakayama is Kansai International Airport (KIX) (KIX) which is approximately 23km (14 miles) from Wakayama. Kobe Airport (UKB) (UKB) and Tokushima Awaodori Airport (TKS) (TKS) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Asago and Wakayama. The distance is around 181km (113 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 25m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Asago to Wakayama is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 25m and will usually cost around ¥6,710 ($49).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Asago and Wakayama

Transport options from Asago to Wakayama
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
3h 25m
¥6,710($49)
every 4 hours218km (135 miles)
Train via Osaka4h 15m
¥5,340($39)
every 4 hours216km (134 miles)
Train and Plane
3h 30m
¥15,880($115)
hourly225km (140 miles)
Bus
3h 45m
¥6,435($47)
every 20 mins221km (137 miles)
Drive
2h 25m
¥2,740($20)
on demand181km (113 miles)

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Airports near Wakayama

The following major airports near Wakayama offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.

KIX
Kansai International Airport (KIX)
International Airport
Distance
23km (14 miles) from Wakayama
UKB
Kobe Airport (UKB)
Domestic Airport
Distance
45km (28 miles) from Wakayama
TKS
Tokushima Awaodori Airport (TKS)
Domestic Airport
Distance
55km (34 miles) from Wakayama