What is the cheapest way to get from Saga to Wakayama?

The cheapest way to get from Saga to Wakayama is to drive which costs ¥11000 - ¥18000 and takes 9h 14m.

What is the fastest way to get from Saga to Wakayama?

The fastest way to get from Saga to Wakayama is to train and fly which takes 5h 21m and costs ¥13000 - ¥38000.

Is there a direct bus between Saga and Wakayama?

No, there is no direct bus from Saga station to Wakayama. However, there are services departing from Saga Station Bus Terminal Gate6 and arriving at Shiyakushomae via Hotel New Hankyu and Kansai Airport Terminal 1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 38m.

Is there a direct train between Saga and Wakayama?

No, there is no direct train from Saga to Wakayama. However, there are services departing from Saga and arriving at Wakayamashi via Shin-Tosu, Shin-Ōsaka Station and Shinimamiya. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 53m.

How far is it from Saga to Wakayama?

The distance between Saga and Wakayama is 670 km. The road distance is 701.2 km.

How do I travel from Saga to Wakayama without a car?

The best way to get from Saga to Wakayama without a car is to train which takes 5h 53m and costs ¥15000 - ¥23000.

How long does it take to get from Saga to Wakayama?

It takes approximately 5h 53m to get from Saga to Wakayama, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Saga to Wakayama bus from?

Saga to Wakayama bus services, operated by Yutoku Jidousya, depart from Saga Station Bus Terminal Gate6.

Where do I catch the Saga to Wakayama train from?

Saga to Wakayama train services, operated by Japan Railways Shinkansen, depart from Shin-Tosu station.

Train or bus from Saga to Wakayama?

The best way to get from Saga to Wakayama is to train which takes 5h 53m and costs ¥15000 - ¥23000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥20000 - ¥29000 and takes 13h 38m.

Where does the Saga to Wakayama bus arrive?

Saga to Wakayama bus services, operated by Yutoku Jidousya, arrive at Willerバスターミナル大阪梅田 station.

Where does the Saga to Wakayama train arrive?

Saga to Wakayama train services, operated by Japan Railways Shinkansen, arrive at Shin-Ōsaka Station.

Can I drive from Saga to Wakayama?

Yes, the driving distance between Saga to Wakayama is 701 km. It takes approximately 9h 14m to drive from Saga to Wakayama.

Where can I stay near Wakayama?

There are 240+ hotels available in Wakayama.

Saga to Wakayama - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, night bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Saga to Wakayama by train, bus, night bus, car, plane, or car ferry

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

Train
best
1. Take the train from Shin-Tosu to Shin-Ōsaka StationSakura
2. Take the train from Shinimamiya to Wakayamashi[94246] Nankai Main Line Local / ...
5h 53m
¥15,527–22,755
Night bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the night bus from Saga Station Bus Center to WTB Osaka UmedaYj1654
2. Take the train from Ōsaka to WakayamaKuroshio
12h 41m
¥6,900–15,100
Bus
1. Take the bus from Saga Station Bus Terminal Gate6 to Willerバスターミナル大阪梅田大阪線（乗合高速バス）
2. Take the bus from Hotel New Hankyu to Kansai Airport Terminal 1
13h 38m
¥20,588–28,396
Drive 701.2 km
1. Drive from Saga to Wakayama701.2 km
9h 14m
¥11,900–17,188
Train to Fukuoka Airport, fly to Osaka International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Saga to Hakata
2. Fly from Fukuoka Airport (FUK) to Osaka International Airport (ITM)FUK - ITM
3. Take the train from Namba(Nankai) to Wakayamashi
5h 21m
¥13,879–37,220
Train to Fukuoka Airport, fly to Tokushima Airport, car ferry
1. Take the train from Saga to Hakata
2. Fly from Fukuoka Airport (FUK) to Tokushima Airport (TKS)FUK - TKS
3. Take the car ferry from Tokushima to Wakayama Kō
6h 31m
¥22,629–45,570
Train to Nagasaki Airport, fly to Osaka International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Takeo-Onsen to Isahaya
2. Fly from Nagasaki Airport (NGS) to Osaka International Airport (ITM)NGS - ITM
3. Take the train from Namba(Nankai) to Wakayamashi
6h 50m
¥17,884–45,749
Train to Aso Kumamoto Airport, fly to Osaka International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Shin-Tosu to Kumamoto
2. Fly from Aso Kumamoto Airport (KMJ) to Osaka International Airport (ITM)KMJ - ITM
3. Take the train from Namba(Nankai) to Wakayamashi
7h 3m
¥17,437–38,515

Fukuoka Airport (FUK) to Osaka International Airport (ITM) flights

133Weekly Planes

1h 38mAverage Duration

¥9,747Cheapest Price

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Distance: 670.2 km
Duration: 5h 53m

What companies run services between Saga, Japan and Wakayama, Japan?

You can take a train from Saga to Wakayamashi via Shin-Tosu, Shin-Ōsaka Station, Shin-Ōsaka Station, Dobutsuen-Mae, and Shinimamiya in around 5h 53m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Saga Station Bus Terminal Gate6 to Shiyakushomae via Willerバスターミナル大阪梅田, Hotel New Hankyu, and Kansai Airport Terminal 1 in around 13h 38m.

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