How to travel from Muroran to Wakayama, Japan

The distance between Muroran and Wakayama is around 1,195km (742 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 45m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Muroran to Wakayama by train, plane, car, ferry and bus. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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

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Train to Minami-Chitose, plane

Take the train to Minami-Chitose then fly from New Chitose (CTS) to Kobe (UKB) then take the train to Wakayamashi.

  • Duration4h 45m
  • Flight time1h 55m
  • Typical cost
    ¥31,075($225)
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Train

Take the train to Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto, Tokyo then Shin-Osaka and then to Wakayama.

  • Duration9h 45m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    ¥41,615($305)
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Train and Bus

Take the train to Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto and then to Tokyo then take the bus to Nankai Wakayamashi.

  • Duration16h 40m
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    ¥35,185($255)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Car and Ferry

Drive to Otaru then take a ferry to Maizuru then drive to Wakayama.

  • Duration1 day 1h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ¥23,275($170)
Operated by

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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Muroran and Wakayama

There are several options for getting from Muroran to Wakayama by train, plane, car, ferry and bus. The cheapest option is to drive and then take a ferry which costs around ¥23,275 ($170) and will take around 1 day 1h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥31,075 ($225).

The distance between Muroran and Wakayama is around 1,195km (742 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,031km (640 miles)

It takes around 4h 55m to get from Muroran and Wakayama by train and plane.

The quickest way to get from Muroran to Wakayama is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 45m and will set you back approx ¥31,075 ($225).

The cheapest way to travel between Muroran and Wakayama is to drive and then take a ferry which will typically cost around ¥23,275 ($170) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Muroran and Wakayama. It typically takes around 9h 45m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Muroran to Wakayama. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto, Tokyo and Shin-Osaka. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 9h 45m.

Japan Railways Limited Express and Japan Railways Shinkansen run train services between Muroran and Wakayama. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 9h 45m, 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 Muroran and Wakayama. We recommend that you take the train to Minami-Chitose then fly from New Chitose (CTS) to Kobe (UKB) then take the train to Wakayamashi. instead which will take 4h 45m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Muroran to Wakayama. We recommend that you take the train to Minami-Chitose then fly from New Chitose (CTS) to Osaka Itami (ITM) then take the train to Wakayamashi. instead which will take 4h 55m.

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

No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Muroran to Wakayama. We recommend that you take the train to Minami-Chitose then fly from New Chitose (CTS) to Osaka Itami (ITM) then take the train to Wakayamashi. instead which will take 4h 55m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Muroran to Wakayama is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 4h 55m and will usually cost around ¥33,540 ($245).

How do I get from Muroran to Wakayama

Compare travel optionsbetween Muroran and Wakayama

Transport options from Muroran to Wakayama
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train to Minami-Chitose, plane + 3 similar
4h 45m
¥31,075($225)
hourly1,263km (785 miles)
Train and Plane4h 55m
¥33,540($245)
hourly1,220km (758 miles)
Train to Minami-Chitose, plane5h 15m
¥28,200($205)
hourly1,352km (840 miles)
Train to Hakodate, plane6h 25m
¥48,875($355)
every 2 hours1,195km (742 miles)
Train
9h 45m
¥41,615($305)
every 4 hours1,581km (982 miles)
Train and Bus
16h 40m
¥35,185($255)
twice a week1,596km (992 miles)
Car and Ferry
1 day 1h
¥23,275($170)
once daily1,414km (879 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