How to travel from Naha to Wakayama, Japan
The distance between Naha and Wakayama is around 1,213km (754 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 50m.
6 routes found
We've found 6 different ways to get from Naha to Wakayama by plane, train, ferry and bus. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Wakayama → Naha if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Train
Fly from Okinawa (OKA) to Osaka Kansai (KIX) then take the train to Wakayamashi.
- Duration2h 50m
- Flight time1h 55m
- Typical cost¥10,130($74)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Ferry and Train
Take a ferry to 鹿児島新港 新港待合所 then take the train to Shin-Osaka and then to Wakayamashi.
- Duration1 day 6h
- Departs5 times a week
- Typical cost¥38,605($280)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
We’ve grouped similar routes together, click the arrows to see the other options.
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Naha and Wakayama
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Naha to Wakayama by plane, train, ferry and bus. The cheapest option is to fly and then take the train which costs around ¥10,130 ($74) and will take around 2h 50m.
The distance between Naha and Wakayama is around 1,213km (754 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,146km (712 miles)
It takes around 2h 50m to get from Naha and Wakayama by plane and train.
The quickest way to get from Naha to Wakayama is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 50m and will set you back approx ¥10,130 ($74).
The cheapest way to travel between Naha and Wakayama is to fly and then take the train which will typically cost around ¥10,130 ($74) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Naha and Wakayama. We recommend that you fly from Okinawa (OKA) to Osaka Kansai (KIX) then take the train to Wakayamashi. instead which will take 2h 50m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Naha and Wakayama. We recommend that you fly from Okinawa (OKA) to Osaka Kansai (KIX) then take the train to Wakayamashi. instead which will take 2h 50m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Naha to Wakayama. We recommend that you fly from Okinawa (OKA) to Osaka Kansai (KIX) then take the train to Wakayamashi. 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
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Naha to Wakayama. We recommend that you fly from Okinawa (OKA) to Osaka Kansai (KIX) then take the train to Wakayamashi. instead which will take 2h 50m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Naha to Wakayama is to fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 2h 50m and will usually cost around ¥10,130 ($74).
Compare travel optionsbetween Naha and Wakayama
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Train + 2 similar | 2h 50m | ¥10,130($74) | every 20 mins | 1,213km (754 miles) |
| Fly to Kobe (UKB), Train | 3h 55m | ¥20,125($145) | hourly | 1,302km (809 miles) |
| Fly to Osaka Itami (ITM), Train | 4hrs | ¥25,325($185) | hourly | 1,310km (814 miles) |
Ferry and Train + 2 similar | 1 day 6h | ¥38,605($280) | 5 times a week | 1,609km (1,000 miles) |
| Bus, Ferry and Train | 1 day 8h | ¥38,195($280) | 5 times a week | 1,669km (1,037 miles) |
| Ferry, Bus and Train | 1 day 21h | ¥36,280($265) | twice a week | 1,763km (1,095 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Naha and Wakayama
Airlines
Peach Aviation Limited
Japan Transocean Air
Train operators
Bus companies
Yanbaru Express
Ryobi Express
Kyushu Sanko Group
Kintetsu Bus
Ferry operators
A Line
Marix Line
Airports near Wakayama
The following major airports near Wakayama offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.
Kansai International Airport (KIX)
- Distance
- 23km (14 miles) from Wakayama
Kobe Airport (UKB)
- Distance
- 45km (28 miles) from Wakayama
Tokushima Awaodori Airport (TKS)
- Distance
- 55km (34 miles) from Wakayama