How to travel from Wakayama to Hagi, Japan

The distance between Wakayama and Hagi is around 533km (331 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then take the bus which takes around 3h 50m.

10 routes found

We've found 10 different ways to get from Wakayama to Hagi 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.

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

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Namba(Nankai) then fly from Osaka Itami (ITM) to Izumo (IZO) then take the train to Masuda and then to Higashihagi.

  • Duration5h 30m
  • Flight time50min
  • Typical cost
    ¥25,735($190)
Operated by

Multiple operators

4 similiar routes

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Bus

Take the bus to Hagi BC.

  • Duration12h 50m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ¥14,100($105)
Operated by

Kintetsu Bus

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Train and Bus

Take the train to Shin-Osaka and then to Shin-Yamaguchi then take the bus to 萩・明倫センター.

  • Duration3h 50m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    ¥14,375($105)
Operated by

Multiple operators

2 similiar routes

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Drive

Drive to Hagi.

  • Duration6h 30m
  • Distance573km (356 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Wakayama and Hagi

There are several options for getting from Wakayama to Hagi by train, bus, car, plane and ferry. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ¥14,100 ($105) and will take around 12h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 3h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥14,375 ($105).

The distance between Wakayama and Hagi is around 533km (331 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 348km (216 miles)

It takes around 3h 50m to get from Wakayama and Hagi by train and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Wakayama to Hagi is to take the train and then take the bus which takes around 3h 50m and will set you back approx ¥14,375 ($105).

The cheapest way to travel between Wakayama and Hagi, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ¥14,100 ($105) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Wakayama and Hagi. We recommend that you take the train to Shin-Osaka and then to Shin-Yamaguchi then take the bus to 萩・明倫センター. instead which will take 3h 50m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Wakayama and Hagi. It typically takes around 12h 50m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Wakayama to Hagi. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Kansai Airport Terminal 1, Kobe Sannomiya and Sannomiya BT. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 12h 50m.

Kintetsu Bus run regular bus services between Wakayama and Hagi. Buses run once daily and take around 12h 50m 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 Hagi. We recommend that you take the train to Namba(Nankai) then fly from Osaka Itami (ITM) to Fukuoka (FUK) then take the train to Shin-Yamaguchi then take the bus to 萩・明倫センター. instead which will take 4h 20m.

The closest major airport to Hagi is Hagi-Iwami Airport (IWJ) (IWJ) which is approximately 47km (29 miles) from Hagi. Yamaguchi Ube Airport (UBJ) (UBJ) and Fukuoka Airport (FUK) (FUK) 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 Hagi. The distance is around 573km (356 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 30m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Wakayama to Hagi is to take the train and then take the bus which takes, on average, 3h 50m and will usually cost around ¥14,375 ($105).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Wakayama and Hagi

Transport options from Wakayama to Hagi
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 4 similar
5h 30m
¥25,735($190)
4 times a day533km (331 miles)
Train, Plane and Bus4h 20m
¥23,135($170)
twice daily734km (456 miles)
Ferry, Plane and Train5h 25m
¥27,245($200)
twice daily634km (394 miles)
Train to Namba(Nankai), plane and bus5h 50m
¥29,435($215)
twice daily727km (452 miles)
Train to Namba(Nankai), plane and bus6hrs
¥27,105($200)
twice daily848km (527 miles)
Bus
12h 50m
¥14,100($105)
once daily605km (376 miles)
Train and Bus + 2 similar
3h 50m
¥14,375($105)
twice daily548km (340 miles)
Train to Shinimamiya, bus4h 40m
¥16,290($120)
every 3 hours556km (345 miles)
Bus and Train4h 50m
¥14,510($105)
twice daily556km (345 miles)
Drive
6h 30m
¥8,625($63)
on demand573km (356 miles)

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Airports near Hagi

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

IWJ
Hagi-Iwami Airport (IWJ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
47km (29 miles) from Hagi
UBJ
Yamaguchi Ube Airport (UBJ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
54km (34 miles) from Hagi
FUK
Fukuoka Airport (FUK)
International Airport
Distance
127km (79 miles) from Hagi