How to travel from Tohoku to Wakayama, Japan

The distance between Tohoku and Wakayama is around 830km (516 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi, then take the train and then fly which takes around 5h 30m.

10 routes found

We've found 10 different ways to get from Tohoku to Wakayama by train, taxi, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out WakayamaTohoku if you're planning a return trip.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Akita then fly from Akita (AXT) to Osaka Itami (ITM) then take the train to Wakayamashi.

  • Duration6h 50m
  • Flight time1h 25m
  • Typical cost
    ¥44,220($325)
Operated by

Multiple operators

5 similiar routes

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Train

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

  • Duration7h 25m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    ¥45,040($330)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Taxi and Bus

Take a taxi to Ishinazaka then take the bus to Kyōto and then to Kansai Airport Terminal 1.

  • Duration14h 20m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ¥37,645($275)
Operated by

Multiple operators

1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Wakayama.

  • Duration11h 20m
  • Distance949km (590 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Tohoku and Wakayama

There are several options for getting from Tohoku to Wakayama by train, taxi, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around ¥35,870 ($260) and will take around 16h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi, then take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 5h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥44,355 ($325).

The distance between Tohoku and Wakayama is around 830km (516 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 899km (559 miles)

It takes around 7h 25m to get from Tohoku and Wakayama by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 11h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Tohoku to Wakayama is to take a taxi, then take the train and then fly which takes around 5h 30m and will set you back approx ¥44,355 ($325).

The cheapest way to travel between Tohoku and Wakayama, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around ¥35,870 ($260) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Tohoku and Wakayama. It typically takes around 7h 25m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Tohoku to Wakayama. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Naruko-Onsen, Furukawa, Tokyo, Shin-Osaka and Dobutsuen-Mae. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 7h 25m.

Japan Railways Shinkansen, Japan Railways Limited Express and Nankai Railways run train services between Tohoku and Wakayama. Trains depart hourly and will take around 7h 25m, 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 Tohoku and Wakayama. We recommend that you take a taxi to Naruko Gotenyu then take the train to Furukawa then fly from Sendai (SDJ) to Kobe (UKB) then take the train to Osaka then Shinimamiya and then to Wakayamashi. instead which will take 5h 30m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Tohoku to Wakayama. We recommend that you take a taxi to Naruko Gotenyu then take the train to Furukawa then fly from Sendai (SDJ) to Osaka Itami (ITM) then take the train to Osaka then Shinimamiya and then to Wakayamashi. instead which will take 5h 35m.

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 Tohoku and Wakayama. The distance is around 949km (590 miles) by road and it will take around 11h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Tohoku to Wakayama is to take the train which takes, on average, 7h 25m and will usually cost around ¥45,040 ($330).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Tohoku and Wakayama

Transport options from Tohoku to Wakayama
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 5 similar
6h 50m
¥44,220($325)
every 2 hours956km (594 miles)
Taxi to Naruko Gotenyu, train and plane5h 30m
¥44,355($325)
hourly885km (550 miles)
Taxi, Train and Plane5h 35m
¥44,080($320)
hourly841km (523 miles)
Taxi to Mogami, train and plane5h 50m
¥36,415($265)
every 4 hours830km (516 miles)
Taxi to Naruko Gotenyu, train and plane5h 50m
¥44,080($320)
hourly995km (618 miles)
Taxi to Naruko Gotenyu, train and plane5h 50m
¥62,015($455)
hourly939km (583 miles)
Train
7h 25m
¥45,040($330)
hourly1,033km (642 miles)
Taxi and Bus + 1 similar
14h 20m
¥37,645($275)
once daily969km (602 miles)
Bus and Train16h 30m
¥35,870($260)
once daily988km (614 miles)
Drive
11h 20m
¥14,240($105)
on demand949km (590 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