The distance between Hachinohe and Wakayama is around 953km (592 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 45m.
We've found 9 different ways to get from Hachinohe 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 → Hachinohe if you're planning a return trip.
Fly from Misawa (MSJ) to Osaka Itami (ITM) then take the train 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 Tokyo Station and then to Nankai Wakayamashi.
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There are several options for getting from Hachinohe to Wakayama by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ¥23,275 ($170) and will take around 20h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥66,395 ($485).
The distance between Hachinohe and Wakayama is around 953km (592 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 893km (555 miles)
It takes around 6h 50m to get from Hachinohe and Wakayama by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 13h 45m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Hachinohe to Wakayama is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 45m and will set you back approx ¥66,395 ($485).
The cheapest way to travel between Hachinohe and Wakayama, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ¥23,275 ($170) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Hachinohe and Wakayama. It typically takes around 6h 50m and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Hachinohe to Wakayama. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Hachinohe, Tokyo, Shin-Osaka and Dobutsuen-Mae. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 6h 50m.
Japan Railways Shinkansen, Japan Railways Limited Express and Nankai Railways run train services between Hachinohe and Wakayama. Trains depart hourly and will take around 6h 50m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Hachinohe and Wakayama. It typically takes around 20h 25m and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Hachinohe to Wakayama. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Tokyo Station. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 20h 25m.
Kokusai Kogyo Highway bus and Nankai Bus run regular bus services between Hachinohe and Wakayama. Buses run once daily and take around 20h 25m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Hachinohe to Wakayama. We recommend that you fly from Misawa (MSJ) to Osaka Itami (ITM) then take the train to Wakayamashi. instead which will take 3h 45m.
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 Hachinohe and Wakayama. The distance is around 1,198km (744 miles) by road and it will take around 13h 45m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Hachinohe to Wakayama is to take the train which takes, on average, 6h 50m and will usually cost around ¥34,500 ($250).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Plane and Train + 5 similar | 3h 45m | ¥66,395($485) | 3 times a week | 958km (595 miles) |
Train and Plane | 4hrs | ¥37,920($275) | 3 times a week | 953km (592 miles) |
Train to Shin-Hanamaki, plane | 4h 45m | ¥33,675($245) | once daily | 1,001km (622 miles) |
Train to Shin-Aomori, plane | 4h 45m | ¥34,090($250) | 3 times a week | 1,001km (622 miles) |
Train to Shin-Hanamaki, plane | 4h 50m | ¥38,195($280) | once daily | 1,003km (623 miles) |
Train to Shin-Aomori, plane | 5h 10m | ¥31,215($230) | hourly | 1,048km (651 miles) |
Train | 6h 50m | ¥34,500($250) | hourly | 1,186km (737 miles) |
Bus | 20h 25m | ¥23,275($170) | once daily | 1,293km (803 miles) |
Drive | 13h 45m | ¥17,385($125) | on demand | 1,198km (744 miles) |
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The following major airports near Wakayama offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.