The distance between Maizuru and Wakayama is around 183km (114 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 15m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Maizuru to Wakayama by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
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Take the train to Kyoto and then to Wakayama.
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Take the bus to Sannomiya Bus Terminal and then to Kansai Airport Terminal 1.
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There are several options for getting from Maizuru to Wakayama by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ¥5,475 ($40) and will take around 3h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥2,740 ($20).
The distance between Maizuru and Wakayama is around 183km (114 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 138km (86 miles)
It takes around 2h 50m to get from Maizuru and Wakayama by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 15m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Maizuru to Wakayama is to drive which takes around 2h 15m and will set you back approx ¥2,740 ($20).
The cheapest way to travel between Maizuru and Wakayama, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ¥5,475 ($40) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Maizuru and Wakayama. It typically takes around 2h 50m and departs every 4 hours.
There are no direct train services that runs from Maizuru to Wakayama. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Kyoto and Shin-Osaka. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 2h 50m.
Japan Railways Limited Express, Japan Railways (JR) and Nankai Railways run train services between Maizuru and Wakayama. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 2h 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 Maizuru and Wakayama. It typically takes around 3h 30m and departs every 4 hours.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Maizuru to Wakayama. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Sannomiya Bus Terminal, Kobe Sannomiya and Kansai Airport Terminal 1. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 3h 30m.
Nihon Kotsu and Osaka Airport Transport run regular bus services between Maizuru and Wakayama. Buses run every 4 hours and take around 3h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Maizuru to Wakayama. We recommend that you take the train to Kyoto and then to Wakayama. instead which will take 2h 50m.
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 Maizuru and Wakayama. The distance is around 183km (114 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 15m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Maizuru to Wakayama is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 50m and will usually cost around ¥8,350 ($61).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train + 1 similar | 2h 50m | ¥8,350($61) | every 4 hours | 210km (131 miles) |
Train via Osaka | 3h 25m | ¥6,710($49) | every 3 hours | 219km (136 miles) |
Bus | 3h 30m | ¥5,475($40) | every 4 hours | 238km (148 miles) |
Drive | 2h 15m | ¥2,740($20) | on demand | 183km (114 miles) |
Nankai Railways
Nihon Kotsu
Osaka Airport Transport
The following major airports near Wakayama offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.