How to travel from Tanabe to Wakayama, Japan

The distance between Tanabe and Wakayama is around 72km (45 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi which takes around 48min.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Tanabe to Wakayama by train, taxi and car. 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 Wakayama.

  • Duration1h 10m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    ¥3,010($22)
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Taxi

Take a taxi to Wakayama.

  • Duration48min
  • Departson demand
  • Typical cost
    ¥28,750($210)
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Drive

Drive to Wakayama.

  • Duration48min
  • Distance72km (45 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Tanabe and Wakayama

There are several options for getting from Tanabe to Wakayama by train, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ¥3,010 ($22) and will take around 1h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi and arrive in approximately 48min, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥28,750 ($210).

The distance between Tanabe and Wakayama is around 72km (45 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 59km (37 miles)

It takes around 1h 10m to get from Tanabe and Wakayama by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 48min to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Tanabe to Wakayama is to take a taxi which takes around 48min and will set you back approx ¥28,750 ($210).

The cheapest way to travel between Tanabe and Wakayama, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around ¥3,010 ($22) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Tanabe and Wakayama. It typically takes around 1h 10m and departs every 3 hours.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Tanabe and Wakayama with no changeovers required. The train runs every 3 hours and takes 1h 10m.

Japan Railways Limited Express run train services between Tanabe and Wakayama. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 1h 10m, 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 Tanabe and Wakayama. We recommend that you take a taxi to Wakayama. instead which will take 48min.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Tanabe to Wakayama. We recommend that you take the train to Wakayama. instead which will take 1h 10m.

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 Tanabe and Wakayama. The distance is around 72km (45 miles) by road and it will take around 48min in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Tanabe to Wakayama is to take the train which takes, on average, 1h 10m and will usually cost around ¥3,010 ($22).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Tanabe and Wakayama

Transport options from Tanabe to Wakayama
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
1h 10m
¥3,010($22)
every 3 hours93km (58 miles)
Taxi
48min
¥28,750($210)
on demand72km (45 miles)
Drive
48min
¥1,095($8)
on demand72km (45 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