There are 5 ways to get from Wakayama to Fukuyama by train, bus, night bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Wakayama to Shin-Ōsaka Stationtrain Kuroshio 12 / ...
- Take the train from Shin Osaka to Fukuyamatrain Sakura / ...
2h 28m¥4,252–6,098Bus
- Take the bus from Kansai Airport Terminal 1 to Kobe Sannomiyabus
- Take the bus from Sannomiya BT to Fukuyama Stationbus
6h 45m¥6,336–7,100Train, night bus
- Take the train from Wakayamashi to Namba(Nankai)train [93481] Ltd. Exp. Southern 2 / ...
- Take the nightbus from Namba to Higashi-Fukuyamanightbus Jx521
8h 48m¥4,365–7,092Drive 297.5 km
- Drive from Wakayama to Fukuyamacar 297.5 km
3h 59m¥5,120–7,395Train via Osaka
- Take the train from Wakayamashi to Shinimamiyatrain [93481] Ltd. Exp. Southern 2 / ...
- Take the train from Shin Osaka to Fukuyamatrain Sakura / ...
2h 47m¥4,286–5,860
Wakayama to Fukuyama by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Wakayama to Fukuyama is to train via Osaka which costs ¥4200 - ¥6000 and takes 2h 47m.
The fastest way to get from Wakayama to Fukuyama is to train which takes 2h 28m and costs ¥4200 - ¥6500.
No, there is no direct bus from Wakayama station to Fukuyama station. However, there are services departing from Wakayama Station and arriving at Fukuyama Station via Kansai Airport Terminal 1 and Sannomiya BT. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Wakayama to Fukuyama. However, there are services departing from Wakayama and arriving at Fukuyama via Shin Osaka. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 28m.
The distance between Wakayama and Fukuyama is 292 km. The road distance is 297.5 km.
The best way to get from Wakayama to Fukuyama without a car is to train which takes 2h 28m and costs ¥4200 - ¥6500.
It takes approximately 2h 28m to get from Wakayama to Fukuyama, including transfers.
Wakayama to Fukuyama bus services, operated by Hankyu Kanko Airport Limousine Bus, depart from Kansai Airport Terminal 1 station.
Wakayama to Fukuyama train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), depart from Wakayama station.
The best way to get from Wakayama to Fukuyama is to train which takes 2h 28m and costs ¥4200 - ¥6500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥6000 - ¥7500 and takes 6h 45m.
What companies run services between Wakayama, Japan and Fukuyama, Japan?
You can take a train from Wakayama to Fukuyama via Shin-Ōsaka Station and Shin Osaka in around 2h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Wakayama Station to Fukuyama Station via Kansai Airport Terminal 1, Kobe Sannomiya, and Sannomiya BT in around 6h 45m.
- Phone
- 0570-00-2486
- Website
- jr-odekake.net
Train from Wakayama to Shin-Ōsaka Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥1,100–1,600
- Schedules at
- jorudan.co.jp
Train from Shin Osaka to Fukuyama
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥3,100–4,500
- Schedules at
- JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)
Train from Shin Osaka to Fukuyama
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥3,100–4,500
- Schedules at
- JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)
- Phone
- 050-3772-3910
- Website
- JR CENTRAL
Train from Shin Osaka to Fukuyama
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- JR CENTRAL
- Schedules at
- JR West Timetable & Route Finder
Train from Shin Osaka to Fukuyama
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- JR CENTRAL
- Schedules at
- JR West Timetable & Route Finder
- Phone
- 050-3090-2608
Train from Wakayamashi to Namba(Nankai)
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
Train from Wakayamashi to Shinimamiya
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Phone
- 050-3090-2608
- Website
- Nankai Electric Railway
Train from Wakayamashi to Namba(Nankai)
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥950–1,100
- Website
- Nankai Electric Railway
Train from Wakayamashi to Shinimamiya
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥900–1,100
- Website
- Nankai Electric Railway
- Phone
- 06-6844-1124
- Website
- hankyu-kankobus.co.jp
Bus from Kansai Airport Terminal 1 to Kobe Sannomiya
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥1,900–2,200
- Schedules at
- okkbus.co.jp
- Phone
- 084-953-5391
- Website
- chugokubus.jp
Bus from Sannomiya BT to Fukuyama Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥3,500
- Schedules at
- chugokubus.jp
- Phone
- 050-3802-1547
- Website
- jamjamliner.jp
Night bus from Namba to Higashi-Fukuyama
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥3,400–6,000
- Schedules at
- jamjamliner.jp
- 4 seats per row spacious
- ¥3,400–6,000
- 3 seats per row
- ¥3,800–6,000
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Wakayama to Fukuyama bus services, operated by Hankyu Kanko Airport Limousine Bus, arrive at Kobe Sannomiya station.
Wakayama to Fukuyama train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), arrive at Shin-Ōsaka Station.
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