How to travel from Maizuru to Wakayama, Japan

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.

4 routes found

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.

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

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Train

Take the train to Kyoto and then to Wakayama.

  • Duration2h 50m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    ¥8,350($61)

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Bus

Take the bus to Sannomiya Bus Terminal and then to Kansai Airport Terminal 1.

  • Duration3h 30m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    ¥5,475($40)
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Drive

Drive to Wakayama.

  • Duration2h 15m
  • Distance183km (114 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Maizuru and Wakayama

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.

Train travel

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.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Maizuru and Wakayama

Transport options from Maizuru to Wakayama
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
2h 50m
¥8,350($61)
every 4 hours210km (131 miles)
Train via Osaka3h 25m
¥6,710($49)
every 3 hours219km (136 miles)
Bus
3h 30m
¥5,475($40)
every 4 hours238km (148 miles)
Drive
2h 15m
¥2,740($20)
on demand183km (114 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