How to travel from Masuda to Wakayama, Japan

The distance between Masuda and Wakayama is around 487km (302 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 4h 30m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Masuda 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.

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Train

Take the train to Shin-Yamaguchi then Shin-Osaka and then to Wakayama.

  • Duration4h 30m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    ¥18,345($135)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Shinji then fly from Izumo (IZO) to Osaka Itami (ITM) then take the train to Wakayamashi.

  • Duration4h 45m
  • Flight time45min
  • Typical cost
    ¥35,455($260)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Ōsaka.

  • Duration9h 30m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ¥13,140($95)
Operated by

Chugoku JR Bus Company

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Drive

Drive to Wakayama.

  • Duration5h 45m
  • Distance515km (320 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Masuda and Wakayama

There are several options for getting from Masuda to Wakayama by train, bus, car, plane and ferry. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ¥13,140 ($95) and will take around 9h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 4h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥18,345 ($135).

The distance between Masuda and Wakayama is around 487km (302 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 310km (192 miles)

It takes around 4h 30m to get from Masuda and Wakayama by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 45m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Masuda to Wakayama is to take the train which takes around 4h 30m and will set you back approx ¥18,345 ($135).

The cheapest way to travel between Masuda and Wakayama, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ¥13,140 ($95) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Masuda and Wakayama. It typically takes around 4h 30m and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct train services that runs from Masuda to Wakayama. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Shin-Yamaguchi and Shin-Osaka. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 4h 30m.

Japan Railways Limited Express, Japan Railways (JR) and Japan Railways Shinkansen run train services between Masuda and Wakayama. Trains depart every 20 mins and will take around 4h 30m, 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 Masuda and Wakayama. It typically takes around 9h 30m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Masuda to Wakayama. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Ōsaka, Hotel New Hankyu and Kansai Airport Terminal 1. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 9h 30m.

Chugoku JR Bus Company run regular bus services between Masuda and Wakayama. Buses run once daily and take around 9h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Masuda to Wakayama. We recommend that you take the train to Shinji then fly from Izumo (IZO) to Osaka Itami (ITM) then take the train to Wakayamashi. instead which will take 4h 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.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Masuda and Wakayama. The distance is around 515km (320 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 45m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Masuda to Wakayama is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 30m and will usually cost around ¥18,345 ($135).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Masuda and Wakayama

Transport options from Masuda to Wakayama
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
4h 30m
¥18,345($135)
every 20 mins595km (369 miles)
Train and Plane + 2 similar
4h 45m
¥35,455($260)
every 20 mins487km (302 miles)
Train to Shin-Yamaguchi, plane5h 25m
¥26,695($195)
every 20 mins791km (492 miles)
Train, Plane and Ferry5h 45m
¥36,005($265)
every 20 mins680km (422 miles)
Bus
9h 30m
¥13,140($95)
once daily600km (373 miles)
Drive
5h 45m
¥7,665($56)
on demand515km (320 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