How to travel from Wakayama to Asago, Japan

The distance between Wakayama and Asago is around 180km (112 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 25m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Wakayama to Asago by train, 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 AsagoWakayama if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Shin-Osaka then Himeji and then to Wadayama.

  • Duration2h 45m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    ¥8,625($63)

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Namba(Nankai) then fly from Osaka Itami (ITM) to Toyooka (TJH) then take the train to Wadayama.

  • Duration2h 45m
  • Flight time35min
  • Typical cost
    ¥19,030($140)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Hotel New Hankyu and then to Wadayama Station.

  • Duration3h 45m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    ¥6,435($47)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

🚀 Fastest
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Drive

Drive to Asago.

  • Duration2h 25m
  • Distance180km (112 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Wakayama and Asago

There are several options for getting from Wakayama to Asago by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ¥6,435 ($47) and will take around 3h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥2,740 ($20).

The distance between Wakayama and Asago is around 180km (112 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 126km (79 miles)

It takes around 2h 45m to get from Wakayama and Asago by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Wakayama to Asago is to drive which takes around 2h 25m and will set you back approx ¥2,740 ($20).

The cheapest way to travel between Wakayama and Asago, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ¥6,435 ($47) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

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

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

Japan Railways Limited Express, Japan Railways Shinkansen and Nankai Railways run train services between Wakayama and Asago. Trains depart twice daily 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 Wakayama and Asago. It typically takes around 3h 45m and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Wakayama to Asago. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Kansai Airport Terminal 1 and Hotel New Hankyu. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 3h 45m.

Osaka Airport Transport and Zentan Bus run regular bus services between Wakayama and Asago. Buses run every 20 mins and take around 3h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Wakayama to Asago. We recommend that you take the train to Namba(Nankai) then fly from Osaka Itami (ITM) to Toyooka (TJH) then take the train to Wadayama. instead which will take 2h 45m.

The closest major airport to Asago is Tajima Airport (TJH) (TJH) which is approximately 20km (13 miles) from Asago. Tottori Airport (TTJ) (TTJ) and Kansai International Airport (KIX) (KIX) 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 Wakayama and Asago. The distance is around 180km (112 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 25m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Wakayama to Asago is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 45m and will usually cost around ¥8,625 ($63).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Wakayama and Asago

Transport options from Wakayama to Asago
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
2h 45m
¥8,625($63)
twice daily225km (140 miles)
Train via Shinimamiya3h 15m
¥6,710($49)
every 4 hours218km (135 miles)
Train and Plane
2h 45m
¥19,030($140)
hourly214km (133 miles)
Bus
3h 45m
¥6,435($47)
every 20 mins228km (142 miles)
Drive
2h 25m
¥2,740($20)
on demand180km (112 miles)

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Airports near Asago

The following major airports near Asago offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.

TJH
Tajima Airport (TJH)
Domestic Airport
Distance
20km (13 miles) from Asago
TTJ
Tottori Airport (TTJ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
65km (41 miles) from Asago
KIX
Kansai International Airport (KIX)
International Airport
Distance
107km (66 miles) from Asago