How to travel from Kudamatsu to Wakayama, Japan

The distance between Kudamatsu and Wakayama is around 466km (289 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 3h 10m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Kudamatsu to Wakayama by train, bus, car, plane and ferry. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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

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Train

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

  • Duration3h 10m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    ¥13,140($95)
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Train and Plane

Take the train to Hakata then fly from Fukuoka (FUK) to Osaka Itami (ITM) then take the train to Wakayamashi.

  • Duration4h 25m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    ¥24,230($175)
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Train and Bus

Take the train to Shin-Kobe then take the bus to Kansai Airport Terminal 1.

  • Duration3h 30m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    ¥13,280($95)
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1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Wakayama.

  • Duration5h 35m
  • Distance489km (304 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Kudamatsu and Wakayama

There are several options for getting from Kudamatsu to Wakayama by train, bus, car, plane and ferry. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around ¥10,950 ($80) and will take around 9hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥13,140 ($95).

The distance between Kudamatsu and Wakayama is around 466km (289 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 305km (190 miles)

It takes around 3h 10m to get from Kudamatsu and Wakayama by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Kudamatsu to Wakayama is to take the train which takes around 3h 10m and will set you back approx ¥13,140 ($95).

The cheapest way to travel between Kudamatsu and Wakayama, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around ¥10,950 ($80) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Kudamatsu and Wakayama. It typically takes around 3h 10m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Kudamatsu to Wakayama. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Tokuyama, Shin-Osaka and Dobutsuen-Mae. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 3h 10m.

Japan Railways Shinkansen, Japan Railways Limited Express and Nankai Railways run train services between Kudamatsu and Wakayama. Trains depart hourly and will take around 3h 10m, 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 Kudamatsu and Wakayama. We recommend that you take the train to Shin-Osaka and then to Wakayamashi. instead which will take 3h 10m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Kudamatsu to Wakayama. We recommend that you take the train to Hakata then fly from Fukuoka (FUK) to Osaka Itami (ITM) then take the train to Wakayamashi. instead which will take 4h 25m.

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 Kudamatsu and Wakayama. The distance is around 489km (304 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Kudamatsu to Wakayama is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 10m and will usually cost around ¥13,140 ($95).

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Transport options from Kudamatsu to Wakayama
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
3h 10m
¥13,140($95)
hourly466km (289 miles)
Train and Plane + 1 similar
4h 25m
¥24,230($175)
hourly746km (464 miles)
Train, Plane and Ferry4h 45m
¥30,800($225)
every 4 hours635km (394 miles)
Train and Bus + 1 similar
3h 30m
¥13,280($95)
every 3 hours473km (294 miles)
Train to Iwakuni, bus9hrs
¥10,950($80)
every 4 hours559km (347 miles)
Drive
5h 35m
¥7,395($54)
on demand489km (304 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