How to travel from Fukushima to Wakayama, Japan

The distance between Fukushima and Wakayama is around 688km (427 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 55m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Fukushima 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.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Koriyama(Fukushima) and then to Kagamiishi then fly from Fukushima (FKS) to Osaka Itami (ITM) then take the train to Osaka then Shinimamiya and then to Wakayamashi.

  • Duration3h 55m
  • Flight time1h 10m
  • Typical cost
    ¥27,655($200)
Operated by

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Train

Take the train to Tokyo then Shin-Osaka and then to Wakayamashi.

  • Duration5h 15m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    ¥23,820($175)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Tennōji then take the train to Wakayamashi.

  • Duration14h 40m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ¥13,555($100)
Operated by

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Drive

Drive to Wakayama.

  • Duration9h 15m
  • Distance831km (516 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Fukushima and Wakayama

There are several options for getting from Fukushima to Wakayama by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train and then fly which costs around ¥13,280 ($95) and will take around 4h 60m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥27,655 ($200).

The distance between Fukushima and Wakayama is around 688km (427 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 615km (382 miles)

It takes around 5h 15m to get from Fukushima and Wakayama by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 9h 15m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Fukushima to Wakayama is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 55m and will set you back approx ¥27,655 ($200).

The cheapest way to travel between Fukushima and Wakayama, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then fly which will typically cost around ¥13,280 ($95) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Fukushima and Wakayama. It typically takes around 5h 15m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Fukushima to Wakayama. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Tokyo, Shin-Osaka and Dobutsuen-Mae. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 5h 15m.

Japan Railways Shinkansen, Japan Railways Limited Express and Nankai Railways run train services between Fukushima and Wakayama. Trains depart hourly and will take around 5h 15m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Fukushima and Wakayama. We recommend that you take the train to Koriyama(Fukushima) and then to Kagamiishi then fly from Fukushima (FKS) to Osaka Itami (ITM) then take the train to Osaka then Shinimamiya and then to Wakayamashi. instead which will take 3h 55m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Fukushima to Wakayama. We recommend that you take the train to Koriyama(Fukushima) and then to Kagamiishi then fly from Fukushima (FKS) to Osaka Itami (ITM) then take the train to Osaka then Shinimamiya and then to Wakayamashi. instead which will take 3h 55m.

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 Fukushima and Wakayama. The distance is around 831km (516 miles) by road and it will take around 9h 15m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Fukushima to Wakayama is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 15m and will usually cost around ¥23,820 ($175).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Fukushima and Wakayama

Transport options from Fukushima to Wakayama
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 4 similar
3h 55m
¥27,655($200)
hourly688km (427 miles)
Train to Sendai(Miyagi/Jr), plane4h 20m
¥27,925($205)
hourly840km (522 miles)
Train to Sendai(Miyagi/Jr), plane4h 25m
¥27,655($200)
hourly796km (495 miles)
Train to Sendai(Miyagi/Jr), plane4h 40m
¥45,585($335)
hourly893km (555 miles)
Train to Sakurambohigashine, plane4h 60m
¥13,280($95)
every 4 hours801km (498 miles)
Train
5h 15m
¥23,820($175)
hourly843km (524 miles)
Bus and Train
14h 40m
¥13,555($100)
once daily859km (534 miles)
Drive
9h 15m
¥12,460($90)
on demand831km (516 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