How to travel from Shibuya to Wakayama, Japan

The distance between Shibuya and Wakayama is around 520km (323 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 5m.

9 routes found

We've found 9 different ways to get from Shibuya 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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Plane and Train

Fly from Tokyo Haneda (HND) to Osaka Itami (ITM) then take the train to Wakayamashi.

  • Duration3h 5m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    ¥17,250($125)
Operated by

Multiple operators

4 similiar routes

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Train

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

  • Duration3h 30m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    ¥18,210($135)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus to Highway Wakayama

Take the bus to Highway Wakayama.

  • Duration8h 45m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    ¥15,060($110)
Operated by

Meiko Bus

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1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Wakayama.

  • Duration5h 55m
  • Distance545km (339 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Shibuya and Wakayama

There are several options for getting from Shibuya to Wakayama by train, bus, car, plane and ferry. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ¥14,510 ($105) and will take around 9h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 5m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥17,250 ($125).

The distance between Shibuya and Wakayama is around 520km (323 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 442km (274 miles)

It takes around 3h 30m to get from Shibuya and Wakayama by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Shibuya to Wakayama is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 5m and will set you back approx ¥17,250 ($125).

The cheapest way to travel between Shibuya and Wakayama, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ¥14,510 ($105) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Shibuya and Wakayama. It typically takes around 3h 30m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Shibuya to Wakayama. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Shinagawa and Shin-Osaka. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 3h 30m.

Japan Railways Shinkansen and Japan Railways Limited Express run train services between Shibuya and Wakayama. Trains depart hourly and will take around 3h 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 Shibuya and Wakayama. It typically takes around 9h 35m and departs once daily.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Shibuya and Wakayama with no changeovers required. The bus runs once daily and takes 8h 45m.

Keio Dentetsu Bus and Meiko Bus run regular bus services between Shibuya and Wakayama. Buses run once daily and take around 9h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Shibuya to Wakayama. We recommend that you take the train to Hamamatsucho then fly from Tokyo Haneda (HND) to Kobe (UKB) then take the train to Osaka then Shinimamiya and then to Wakayamashi. instead which will take 3h 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

Yes it is possible to drive from Shibuya and Wakayama. The distance is around 545km (339 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Shibuya to Wakayama is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 30m and will usually cost around ¥18,210 ($135).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Shibuya and Wakayama

Transport options from Shibuya to Wakayama
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 4 similar
3h 5m
¥17,250($125)
3 times a week520km (323 miles)
Fly to Nanki Shirahama (SHM), Train3h 35m
¥33,815($245)
every 3 hours592km (368 miles)
Train and Plane3h 50m
¥16,430($120)
hourly565km (351 miles)
Plane and Ferry4h 20m
¥38,740($285)
every 4 hours594km (369 miles)
Train to Ishioka, plane4h 40m
¥29,845($220)
hourly719km (447 miles)
Train
3h 30m
¥18,210($135)
hourly591km (367 miles)
Bus to Highway Wakayama + 1 similar
8h 45m
¥15,060($110)
twice daily569km (354 miles)
Bus9h 35m
¥14,510($105)
once daily616km (383 miles)
Drive
5h 55m
¥7,940($58)
on demand545km (339 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