What is the cheapest way to get from Iya Valley to Wakayama?

The cheapest way to get from Iya Valley to Wakayama is to drive and car ferry which costs ¥3900 - ¥4800 and takes 3h 55m.

What is the fastest way to get from Iya Valley to Wakayama?

The fastest way to get from Iya Valley to Wakayama is to drive and car ferry which takes 3h 55m and costs ¥3900 - ¥4800.

Is there a direct bus between Iya Valley and Wakayama?

No, there is no direct bus from Iya Valley to Wakayama. However, there are services departing from 祖谷大橋 and arriving at Shiyakushomae via 大歩危峡, Kobe Sannomiya and Kansai Airport Terminal 1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 8m.

How far is it from Iya Valley to Wakayama?

The distance between Iya Valley and Wakayama is 159 km.

How do I travel from Iya Valley to Wakayama without a car?

The best way to get from Iya Valley to Wakayama without a car is to train which takes 6h 24m and costs ¥11000 - ¥17000.

How long does it take to get from Iya Valley to Wakayama?

It takes approximately 3h 55m to get from Iya Valley to Wakayama, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Iya Valley to Wakayama bus from?

Iya Valley to Wakayama bus services, operated by Shikoku Kotsu, depart from 大歩危峡 station.

Train or bus from Iya Valley to Wakayama?

The best way to get from Iya Valley to Wakayama is to train which takes 6h 24m and costs ¥11000 - ¥17000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥3700 - ¥10000 and takes 9h 8m.

Where does the Iya Valley to Wakayama bus arrive?

Iya Valley to Wakayama bus services, operated by Shikoku Kotsu, arrive at 神戸三宮 station.

Where can I stay near Wakayama?

There are 238+ hotels available in Wakayama.

Iya Valley to Wakayama - 5 ways to travel via train, car, car ferry, and bus

There are 5 ways to get from Iya Valley to Wakayama by car, car ferry, train, or bus

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Drive, car ferry
best
1. Drive from Iya Valley to Tokushima
2. Take the car ferry from Tokushima to Wakayama Kō
3h 55m
¥3,962–4,748
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from 大歩危峡 to 神戸三宮神戸線
2. Take the bus from Kobe Sannomiya to Kansai Airport Terminal 1
9h 8m
¥3,760–9,880
Train
1. Take the train from Oboke to Okayama
2. Take the train from Okayama to Shin-Ōsaka Station
3. Take the train from Shin-Ōsaka Station to Wakayama
6h 24m
¥11,010–16,980
Train, car ferry
1. Take the train from Awa-Ikeda to Tokushima[34585] JR Tokushima
2. Take the car ferry from Tokushima to Wakayama Kō
8h 16m
¥5,020–7,800
Train, car ferry via 大歩危橋
1. Take the train from Awa-Ikeda to Tokushima[34585] JR Tokushima
2. Take the car ferry from Tokushima to Wakayama Kō
8h 23m
¥6,320–9,190

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 159.4 km
Duration: 3h 55m

What companies run services between Iya Valley, Japan and Wakayama, Japan?

You can take a vehicle from Iya Valley to Wakayama via ホテル秘境の湯, 大歩危橋, Oboke, Okayama, and Shin-Ōsaka Station in around 6h 24m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Iya Valley to Shiyakushomae via 祖谷大橋, 大歩危峡, 神戸三宮, Kobe Sannomiya, and Kansai Airport Terminal 1 in around 9h 8m.

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