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.
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.
👋 Also check out Wakayama → Fukushima if you're planning a return trip.
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.
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Take the train to Tokyo then Shin-Osaka and then to Wakayamashi.
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Take the bus to Tennōji then take the train to Wakayamashi.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train and Plane + 4 similar | 3h 55m | ¥27,655($200) | hourly | 688km (427 miles) |
Train to Sendai(Miyagi/Jr), plane | 4h 20m | ¥27,925($205) | hourly | 840km (522 miles) |
Train to Sendai(Miyagi/Jr), plane | 4h 25m | ¥27,655($200) | hourly | 796km (495 miles) |
Train to Sendai(Miyagi/Jr), plane | 4h 40m | ¥45,585($335) | hourly | 893km (555 miles) |
Train to Sakurambohigashine, plane | 4h 60m | ¥13,280($95) | every 4 hours | 801km (498 miles) |
Train | 5h 15m | ¥23,820($175) | hourly | 843km (524 miles) |
Bus and Train | 14h 40m | ¥13,555($100) | once daily | 859km (534 miles) |
Drive | 9h 15m | ¥12,460($90) | on demand | 831km (516 miles) |
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The following major airports near Wakayama offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.