How to travel from Tamano to Wakayama, Japan

The distance between Tamano and Wakayama is around 185km (115 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 2h 45m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Tamano to Wakayama by train, bus, car and ferry. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train

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

  • Duration2h 45m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    ¥10,680($78)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Kansai Airport Terminal 1.

  • Duration5h 10m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    ¥7,395($54)
Operated by

Ryobi Express

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Car and Ferry

Drive to Tokushima then take a ferry to Wakayama Kō.

  • Duration4h 5m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    ¥4,790($35)
Operated by

Multiple operators

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Tamano and Wakayama

There are several options for getting from Tamano to Wakayama by train, bus, car and ferry. The cheapest option is to drive and then take a ferry which costs around ¥4,790 ($35) and will take around 4h 5m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥10,680 ($78).

The distance between Tamano and Wakayama is around 185km (115 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 117km (72 miles)

It takes around 2h 45m to get from Tamano and Wakayama by train.

The quickest way to get from Tamano to Wakayama is to take the train which takes around 2h 45m and will set you back approx ¥10,680 ($78).

The cheapest way to travel between Tamano and Wakayama is to drive and then take a ferry which will typically cost around ¥4,790 ($35) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Tamano and Wakayama. It typically takes around 2h 45m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Tamano to Wakayama. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Okayama, Shin-Osaka and Dobutsuen-Mae. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 2h 45m.

Japan Railways (JR), Japan Railways Shinkansen, Japan Railways Limited Express and Nankai Railways run train services between Tamano and Wakayama. Trains depart hourly and will take around 2h 45m, 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 Tamano and Wakayama. It typically takes around 5h 10m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Tamano to Wakayama. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Okayama Sta. and Kansai Airport Terminal 1. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 5h 10m.

Ryobi Express run regular bus services between Tamano and Wakayama. Buses run every 4 hours and take around 5h 10m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Tamano to Wakayama. We recommend that you take the train to Okayama then Shin-Osaka and then to Wakayamashi. instead which will take 2h 45m.

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 Tamano to Wakayama. We recommend that you take the train to Okayama then Shin-Osaka and then to Wakayamashi. instead which will take 2h 45m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Tamano to Wakayama is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 45m and will usually cost around ¥10,680 ($78).

How do I get from Tamano to Wakayama

Compare travel optionsbetween Tamano and Wakayama

Transport options from Tamano to Wakayama
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
2h 45m
¥10,680($78)
hourly262km (163 miles)
Bus
5h 10m
¥7,395($54)
every 4 hours292km (182 miles)
Car and Ferry
4h 5m
¥4,790($35)
every 4 hours185km (115 miles)

Top Carriersoperating between Tamano and Wakayama

Train operators

Ferry operators

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