How to travel from Morioka to Wakayama, Japan

The distance between Morioka and Wakayama is around 844km (525 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 20m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Morioka 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.

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plane
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3 x train
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Plane and Train

Fly from Morioka (HNA) to Osaka Itami (ITM) then take the train to Osaka then Shinimamiya and then to Wakayamashi.

  • Duration4h 20m
  • Flight time1h 25m
  • Typical cost
    ¥20,125($145)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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3 x train
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Train

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

  • Duration7hrs
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    ¥29,295($215)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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3 x bus
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Bus

Take the bus to Sendai then Kyōto and then to Kansai Airport Terminal 1.

  • Duration15h 5m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ¥20,400($150)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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car
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Drive

Drive to Wakayama.

  • Duration12h 10m
  • Distance1,083km (673 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Morioka and Wakayama

There are several options for getting from Morioka to Wakayama by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to fly and then take the train which costs around ¥20,125 ($145) and will take around 4h 20m.

The distance between Morioka and Wakayama is around 844km (525 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 807km (501 miles)

It takes around 7hrs to get from Morioka and Wakayama by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 12h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Morioka to Wakayama is to fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 20m and will set you back approx ¥20,125 ($145).

The cheapest way to travel between Morioka and Wakayama, if you exclude driving, is to fly and then take the train which will typically cost around ¥20,125 ($145) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Morioka and Wakayama. It typically takes around 7hrs and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Morioka to Wakayama. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Tokyo, Shin-Osaka and Dobutsuen-Mae. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 7hrs.

Japan Railways Shinkansen, Japan Railways Limited Express and Nankai Railways run train services between Morioka and Wakayama. Trains depart hourly and will take around 7hrs, 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 Morioka and Wakayama. It typically takes around 15h 5m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Morioka to Wakayama. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Sendai, Kyōto and Kansai Airport Terminal 1. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 15h 5m.

JR Bus Tōhoku, Kintetsu Bus and Osaka Airport Transport run regular bus services between Morioka and Wakayama. Buses run once daily and take around 15h 5m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Morioka to Wakayama. We recommend that you fly from Morioka (HNA) to Osaka Itami (ITM) then take the train to Osaka then Shinimamiya and then to Wakayamashi. instead which will take 4h 20m.

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 Morioka and Wakayama. The distance is around 1,083km (673 miles) by road and it will take around 12h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Morioka to Wakayama is to take the train which takes, on average, 7hrs and will usually cost around ¥29,295 ($215).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Morioka and Wakayama

Transport options from Morioka to Wakayama
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 4 similar
4h 20m
¥20,125($145)
hourly844km (525 miles)
Fly to Nagoya Airfield (NKM), train4h 30m
¥33,950($250)
hourly890km (553 miles)
Train to Sendai(Miyagi/Jr), plane5h 10m
¥29,980($220)
hourly938km (583 miles)
Train and Plane5h 40m
¥25,325($185)
hourly923km (573 miles)
Train to Shin-Aomori, plane5h 55m
¥36,415($265)
hourly1,096km (681 miles)
Train
7hrs
¥29,295($215)
hourly1,082km (672 miles)
Bus
15h 5m
¥20,400($150)
once daily1,052km (654 miles)
Drive
12h 10m
¥16,155($120)
on demand1,083km (673 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