How to travel from Wakayama to Shizuoka, Japan

The distance between Wakayama and Shizuoka is around 381km (237 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 3h 30m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Wakayama to Shizuoka 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.

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Train

Take the train to Shin-Osaka and then to Shizuoka.

  • Duration3h 30m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    ¥12,185($89)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Namba(Nankai) then fly from Osaka Itami (ITM) to Tokyo Haneda (HND) then take the train to Shizuoka.

  • Duration4h 10m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    ¥19,575($145)
Operated by

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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Kyōto then take the train to Shizuoka.

  • Duration4h 20m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    ¥12,595($90)
Operated by

Multiple operators

1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Shizuoka.

  • Duration4h 10m
  • Distance381km (237 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Wakayama and Shizuoka

There are several options for getting from Wakayama to Shizuoka by train, bus, car, plane and ferry. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around ¥6,710 ($49) and will take around 10h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥12,185 ($89).

The distance between Wakayama and Shizuoka is around 381km (237 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 305km (189 miles)

It takes around 3h 30m to get from Wakayama and Shizuoka by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Wakayama to Shizuoka is to take the train which takes around 3h 30m and will set you back approx ¥12,185 ($89).

The cheapest way to travel between Wakayama and Shizuoka, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around ¥6,710 ($49) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Wakayama and Shizuoka. It typically takes around 3h 30m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Wakayama to Shizuoka. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Shin-Osaka. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 3h 30m.

Japan Railways Limited Express and Japan Railways Shinkansen run train services between Wakayama and Shizuoka. Trains depart hourly and will take around 3h 30m, 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 Shizuoka. We recommend that you take the train to Shin-Osaka and then to Shizuoka. instead which will take 3h 30m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Wakayama to Shizuoka. We recommend that you take the train to Namba(Nankai) then fly from Osaka Itami (ITM) to Tokyo Haneda (HND) then take the train to Shizuoka. instead which will take 4h 10m.

The closest major airport to Shizuoka is Shizuoka Airport (FSZ) (FSZ) which is approximately 27km (17 miles) from Shizuoka. Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND) (HND) and Chubu Centrair International Airport (NGO) (NGO) 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 Shizuoka. The distance is around 381km (237 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Wakayama to Shizuoka is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 30m and will usually cost around ¥12,185 ($89).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Wakayama and Shizuoka

Transport options from Wakayama to Shizuoka
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
3h 30m
¥12,185($89)
hourly424km (263 miles)
Train and Plane + 1 similar
4h 10m
¥19,575($145)
hourly661km (411 miles)
Ferry, Plane and Train5h 20m
¥26,420($195)
every 4 hours743km (462 miles)
Bus and Train + 1 similar
4h 20m
¥12,595($90)
every 3 hours447km (278 miles)
Train and Bus10h 20m
¥6,710($49)
twice daily413km (256 miles)
Drive
4h 10m
¥5,750($42)
on demand381km (237 miles)

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Airports near Shizuoka

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

FSZ
Shizuoka Airport (FSZ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
27km (17 miles) from Shizuoka
HND
Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND)
International Airport
Distance
142km (88 miles) from Shizuoka
NGO
Chubu Centrair International Airport (NGO)
International Airport
Distance
144km (90 miles) from Shizuoka