There are 4 ways to get from Fukui-shi to Wakayama by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Fukui to Tsuruga
- Take the train from Tsuruga to Ōsaka
- Take the train from Ōsaka to Wakayama
3h 37m¥9,494–13,719Drive 260.9 km
cheapest- Drive from Fukui-shi to Wakayama260.9 km
3h 58m¥4,456–6,436Bus
- Take the bus from Fukui to Osaka Umeda
- Take the bus from Hotel New Hankyu to Kansai Airport Terminal 1
6h 18m¥6,050–9,019Train via Osaka
- Take the train from Fukui to Tsuruga
- Take the train from Tsuruga to Shin-Ōsaka Station
- Take the train from Shinimamiya to Wakayamashi
4h 39m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Fukui-shi to Wakayama is to drive which costs ¥4400 - ¥6500 and takes 3h 58m.
The fastest way to get from Fukui-shi to Wakayama is to train which takes 3h 37m and costs ¥9500 - ¥14000.
No, there is no direct bus from Fukui-shi to Wakayama. However, there are services departing from Fukui and arriving at Shiyakushomae via Hotel New Hankyu and Kansai Airport Terminal 1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 18m.
No, there is no direct train from Fukui-shi to Wakayama. However, there are services departing from Fukui and arriving at Wakayama via Tsuruga and Ōsaka. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 37m.
The distance between Fukui-shi and Wakayama is 274 km. The road distance is 260.9 km.
The best way to get from Fukui-shi to Wakayama without a car is to train which takes 3h 37m and costs ¥9500 - ¥14000.
It takes approximately 3h 37m to get from Fukui-shi to Wakayama, including transfers.
Fukui-shi to Wakayama bus services, operated by Keifuku Bus, depart from Fukui station.
Fukui-shi to Wakayama train services, operated by Japan Railways Shinkansen, depart from Fukui station.
The best way to get from Fukui-shi to Wakayama is to train which takes 3h 37m and costs ¥9500 - ¥14000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥6000 - ¥9000 and takes 6h 18m.
What companies run services between Fukui-shi, Japan and Wakayama, Japan?
You can take a train from Fukui to Wakayama via Tsuruga and Ōsaka in around 3h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Fukui to Shiyakushomae via Osaka Umeda, Hotel New Hankyu, and Kansai Airport Terminal 1 in around 6h 18m.
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- Phone
- 050-2016-1603
- Website
- jrhokkaido.co.jp
Train from Fukui to Tsuruga
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥2,900–4,700
- Schedules at
- https://japantravel.navitime.com/en/area/jp/route/
- Website
- https://www.jrhokkaido.co.jp/global/
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
- Website
- https://global.jr-central.co.jp/en/
- Website
- https://www.westjr.co.jp/global/en/
- Website
- https://www.jr-shikoku.co.jp/global/en/
- Website
- https://www.jrkyushu.co.jp/english/
- Unreserved seat
- ¥2,900–4,000
- Reserved seat
- ¥3,800–4,700
- Green seat
- ¥4,500–6,000
- Phone
- (050) 2016-1603
- Website
- jrhokkaido.co.jp
Train from Tsuruga to Ōsaka
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥4,000–5,500
- Schedules at
- https://japantravel.navitime.com/en/area/jp/route/
- Website
- https://www.jrhokkaido.co.jp/global/
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
- Website
- https://global.jr-central.co.jp/en/
- Website
- https://www.westjr.co.jp/global/en/
- Website
- https://www.jr-shikoku.co.jp/global/en/
- Website
- https://www.jrkyushu.co.jp/english/
- Unreserved Seat
- ¥4,500–5,500
- Reserved Seat
- ¥4,000–5,500
- Green Seat
- ¥5,500–8,000
Train from Ōsaka to Wakayama
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥2,500–3,600
- Schedules at
- https://japantravel.navitime.com/en/area/jp/route/
- Website
- https://www.jrhokkaido.co.jp/global/
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
- Website
- https://global.jr-central.co.jp/en/
- Website
- https://www.westjr.co.jp/global/en/
- Website
- https://www.jr-shikoku.co.jp/global/en/
- Website
- https://www.jrkyushu.co.jp/english/
- Unreserved Seat
- ¥3,100–3,600
- Reserved Seat
- ¥2,500–3,500
- Green Seat
- ¥3,300–4,500
Train from Tsuruga to Shin-Ōsaka Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥3,900–5,500
- Schedules at
- https://japantravel.navitime.com/en/area/jp/route/
- Website
- https://www.jrhokkaido.co.jp/global/
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
- Website
- https://global.jr-central.co.jp/en/
- Website
- https://www.westjr.co.jp/global/en/
- Website
- https://www.jr-shikoku.co.jp/global/en/
- Website
- https://www.jrkyushu.co.jp/english/
- Unreserved Seat
- ¥4,500–5,000
- Reserved Seat
- ¥3,900–5,500
- Green Seat
- ¥5,500–7,500
- Phone
- 0570-00-2486
- Website
- jr-odekake.net
Train from Ōsaka to Wakayama
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Schedules at
- westjr.co.jp
- Phone
- 0776-20-0294
- Website
- hapi-line.co.jp
Train from Fukui to Tsuruga
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- hapi-line.co.jp
- Phone
- 050-3090-2608
- Website
- nankai.co.jp
Train from Shinimamiya to Wakayamashi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥900–1,100
- Website
- https://www.nankai.co.jp/en_railway
- Phone
- 0776-24-4890
- Website
- bus.keifuku.co.jp
Bus from Fukui to Osaka Umeda
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ¥3,700–6,000
- Schedules at
- bus.keifuku.co.jp
- Phone
- 06-6844-1124
- Website
- hankyu-kankobus.co.jp
Bus from Hotel New Hankyu to Kansai Airport Terminal 1
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥1,400–1,800
- Website
- https://www-hankyu-kankobus-co-jp-e.athp.transer.com/limousine/
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More Questions & Answers
Fukui-shi to Wakayama bus services, operated by Keifuku Bus, arrive at Osaka Umeda station.
Fukui-shi to Wakayama train services, operated by Japan Railways Shinkansen, arrive at Tsuruga station.
Yes, the driving distance between Fukui-shi to Wakayama is 261 km. It takes approximately 3h 58m to drive from Fukui-shi to Wakayama.
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