The distance between Sendai and Wakayama is around 721km (448 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly, then take the bus and then take the train which takes around 3h 50m.
We've found 8 different ways to get from Sendai 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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Fly from Sendai (SDJ) to Osaka Itami (ITM) then take the train to Osaka then Shinimamiya and then to Wakayamashi.
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Take the train to Tokyo then Shin-Osaka and then to Wakayamashi.
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Take the bus to Kintetsu Namba then take the train to Kinokawa.
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There are several options for getting from Sendai to Wakayama by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to fly, then take the bus and then take the train which costs around ¥16,975 ($125) and will take around 3h 50m.
The distance between Sendai and Wakayama is around 721km (448 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 679km (422 miles)
It takes around 5h 50m to get from Sendai and Wakayama by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 10h 10m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Sendai to Wakayama is to fly, then take the bus and then take the train which takes around 3h 50m and will set you back approx ¥16,975 ($125).
The cheapest way to travel between Sendai and Wakayama, if you exclude driving, is to fly, then take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around ¥16,975 ($125) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Sendai and Wakayama. It typically takes around 5h 50m and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Sendai 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 5h 50m.
Japan Railways Shinkansen, Japan Railways Limited Express and Nankai Railways run train services between Sendai and Wakayama. Trains depart hourly and will take around 5h 50m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Sendai and Wakayama. We recommend that you fly from Sendai (SDJ) to Kobe (UKB) then take the bus to Rinku Premium Outlets then take the train to Wakayamashi. instead which will take 3h 50m.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Sendai to Wakayama. We recommend that you fly from Sendai (SDJ) to Osaka Itami (ITM) then take the train to Osaka then Shinimamiya and then to Wakayamashi. instead which will take 4hrs.
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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Sendai and Wakayama. The distance is around 909km (565 miles) by road and it will take around 10h 10m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Sendai to Wakayama is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 50m and will usually cost around ¥31,215 ($230).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Plane and Train + 4 similar | 4hrs | ¥23,685($175) | hourly | 726km (451 miles) |
Train and Plane | 4h 30m | ¥35,045($255) | hourly | 758km (471 miles) |
Fly to Chūbu Centrair (NGO), train | 4h 35m | ¥25,875($190) | hourly | 821km (510 miles) |
Plane, Bus and Train | 3h 50m | ¥16,975($125) | hourly | 721km (448 miles) |
Bus, Plane and Train | 4h 45m | ¥40,520($295) | every 4 hours | 769km (478 miles) |
Train | 5h 50m | ¥31,215($230) | hourly | 913km (567 miles) |
Bus and Train | 13h 45m | ¥19,030($140) | once daily | 857km (533 miles) |
Drive | 10h 10m | ¥13,140($95) | on demand | 909km (565 miles) |
Ibex Airlines
Skymark Airlines
Peach Aviation Limited
Kintetsu Bus
Kansai Airport Transportation Enterprise
Yamako Bus
Nankai Railways
The following major airports near Wakayama offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.