How to travel from Wakayama to Kudamatsu, Japan
The distance between Wakayama and Kudamatsu is around 468km (291 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 2h 50m.
9 routes found
We've found 9 different ways to get from Wakayama to Kudamatsu 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 Kudamatsu → Wakayama if you're planning a return trip.
Train
Take the train to Shin-Osaka and then to Tokuyama.
- Duration2h 50m
- Departshourly
- Typical cost¥13,140($95)
Multiple train operators
Train and Plane
Take the train to Namba(Nankai) then fly from Osaka Itami (ITM) to Fukuoka (FUK) then take the train to Tokuyama.
- Duration4h 15m
- Flight time1h 10m
- Typical cost¥23,955($175)
Multiple operators
4 similiar routes
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Bus and Train
Take the bus to Okayama then take the train to Tokuyama.
- Duration5h 35m
- Departsevery 4 hours
- Typical cost¥13,140($95)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Wakayama and Kudamatsu
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Wakayama to Kudamatsu by train, bus, car, plane and ferry. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ¥13,140 ($95) and will take around 2h 50m.
The distance between Wakayama and Kudamatsu is around 468km (291 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 305km (190 miles)
It takes around 2h 50m to get from Wakayama and Kudamatsu by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 30m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Wakayama to Kudamatsu is to take the train which takes around 2h 50m and will set you back approx ¥13,140 ($95).
The cheapest way to travel between Wakayama and Kudamatsu, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around ¥13,140 ($95) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Wakayama and Kudamatsu. It typically takes around 2h 50m and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Wakayama to Kudamatsu. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Shin-Osaka and Tokuyama. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 2h 50m.
Japan Railways Limited Express and Japan Railways Shinkansen run train services between Wakayama and Kudamatsu. Trains depart hourly and will take around 2h 50m, 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 Wakayama and Kudamatsu. We recommend that you take the train to Shin-Osaka and then to Tokuyama. instead which will take 2h 50m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Wakayama to Kudamatsu. We recommend that you take the train to Namba(Nankai) then fly from Osaka Itami (ITM) to Fukuoka (FUK) then take the train to Tokuyama. instead which will take 4h 15m.
The closest major airport to Kudamatsu is Iwakuni Kintaikyo Airport (IWK) (IWK) which is approximately 36km (22 miles) from Kudamatsu. 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 Kudamatsu. The distance is around 481km (299 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 30m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Wakayama to Kudamatsu is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 50m and will usually cost around ¥13,140 ($95).
Compare travel optionsbetween Wakayama and Kudamatsu
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train | 2h 50m | ¥13,140($95) | hourly | 468km (291 miles) |
Train and Plane + 4 similar | 4h 15m | ¥23,955($175) | hourly | 736km (457 miles) |
| Train to Namba(Nankai), plane | 5h 20m | ¥27,925($205) | every 4 hours | 850km (528 miles) |
| Train to Namba(Nankai), plane | 5h 45m | ¥30,255($220) | hourly | 729km (453 miles) |
| Ferry, Plane and Train | 5h 20m | ¥28,065($205) | every 4 hours | 636km (395 miles) |
| Train, Plane and Ferry | 5h 30m | ¥33,540($245) | every 3 hours | 527km (327 miles) |
Bus and Train + 1 similar | 5h 35m | ¥13,140($95) | every 4 hours | 528km (328 miles) |
| Bus to Iwakuni Station, Train | 10h 15m | ¥13,140($95) | once daily | 517km (321 miles) |
Drive | 5h 30m | ¥7,255($53) | on demand | 481km (299 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Wakayama and Kudamatsu
Airlines
Ibex Airlines
Ferry operators
Nankai ferry
Setonaikaikisen
Train operators
Nankai Railways
Bus companies
Ryobi Express
Kintetsu Bus
Airports near Kudamatsu
The following major airports near Kudamatsu offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.
Iwakuni Kintaikyo Airport (IWK)
- Distance
- 36km (22 miles) from Kudamatsu
Yamaguchi Ube Airport (UBJ)
- Distance
- 56km (35 miles) from Kudamatsu
Fukuoka Airport (FUK)
- Distance
- 140km (87 miles) from Kudamatsu