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.
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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Take the train to Shin-Osaka and then to Shizuoka.
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Take the train to Namba(Nankai) then fly from Osaka Itami (ITM) to Tokyo Haneda (HND) then take the train to Shizuoka.
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Take the bus to Kyōto then take the train to Shizuoka.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train | 3h 30m | ¥12,185($89) | hourly | 424km (263 miles) |
Train and Plane + 1 similar | 4h 10m | ¥19,575($145) | hourly | 661km (411 miles) |
Ferry, Plane and Train | 5h 20m | ¥26,420($195) | every 4 hours | 743km (462 miles) |
Bus and Train + 1 similar | 4h 20m | ¥12,595($90) | every 3 hours | 447km (278 miles) |
Train and Bus | 10h 20m | ¥6,710($49) | twice daily | 413km (256 miles) |
Drive | 4h 10m | ¥5,750($42) | on demand | 381km (237 miles) |
Nankai Railways
Osaka Airport Transport
Fujikyuko Express Bus
Nankai ferry
The following major airports near Shizuoka offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.