2 Ways Travelling from Osaka to Wakayama – by JR Railway, Nankai Electric Railway
Wakayama is one of the popular destinations in the Kansai area for tourists.
If you are travelling to Wakayama from Osaka, there are 2 ways, including JR Railway and Nankai Electric Railway.
We will guide you for taking these transports, and how to get there with the best price.
1. JR Railway
Hanwa Line
You can take the Hanwa Line in Osaka at Osaka Station, Shin-Imamiya Station, and Tennoji Station.
With just one ride, you can reach Wakayama.
Estimated Travelling Time: from 1 hour 13 minutes
Fee (Single Trip): from 900 yen
Schedule: 3 trains every hour
Limited Express – Kuroshio
Alternatively, you can take the Limited Express, Kuroshio, to Wakayama from Osaka.
You can board the train at Shin-Osaka Station, Osaka Station, and Tennoji Station.
Keep in mind that the fare for this train is more expensive than taking the Hanwa Line.
It would be more suitable for travellers who have a JR PASS.
Estimated Travelling Time: around 49 minutes to 1 hour 9 minutes
Fee (Single Trip): from 2,430 yen
Schedule: Every 1 hour
Your Kansai Travel Buddy – JR PASS!
There are multiple types of JR PASS for foreign visitors, you can choose the one that best suits your needs and itinerary.
If you have the Kansai Area Rail Pass (1/2/3/4 Day Version), you can ride the Limited Express HARUKA trains and local trains from Kansai International Airport to Osaka, Kobe, Himeji, and Nara, as well as West Japan JR buses for unlimited number of times.
As for the Kansai Wide Area Pass, within 5 days, you can enjoy unlimited rides on specified JR Sanyo Shinkansen, Limited Express, Rapid, and local trains within the designated area.
If your itinerary includes destinations such as Shirahama, Amanohashidate, Kinosaki Onsen, and the Shikoku Takamatsu area, the Kansai Wide Area Pass is the best choice because it offers you great value for money.
Additionally, the 5-day Ise, Kumano, and Wakayama Area Pass is suitable for travellers travelling to Nagoya, Nara, and the Kumano region.
2. Nankai Electric Railway
You can take the Nankai Main Line Limited Express train Southern that is operated by Nankai Electric Railway to get to Wakayamashi.
You can take the train from Namba, Shin-Imamiya, and Tenkachaya.
After around an hour, you will arrive at “Wakayamashi Station” in the city of Wakayama.
Estimated Travelling Time: around 57 minutes
Fee (Single Trip): 930 yen
Schedule: Every 30 minutes
Travel with Ease with One Ticket!
The Kansai Thru Pass (2/3 days version) allows you to enjoy unlimited rides on subways, private railways, and buses in the Kansai area.
If you visit cities like Wakayama, Kyoto, and Kobe, this pass would also cover round-trip for the above transports to these destinations.
Not to mention that the pass also covers the bus rides within Wakayama City.
The best part of this pass is it does not require users to use it consecutively, you will have a higher flexibility for your trip planning.
In addition, with the Nankai Electric Railway’s All Line 2-day pass, you can enjoy unlimited round-trip travel between Namba, Wakayama, Koyasan, Kansai Airport, and other destinations.
It also doesn’t require consecutive days of use, making it extremely convenient and cost-effective for smart travellers.
Hanwa Line VS Limited Express
| JR Railway – Hanwa Line | JR Railway – Limited Express | Nankai Electric Railway | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Estimated Travelling Time | from 1 hour 13 minutes | around 49 minutes to 1 hour 9 minutes | around 57 minutes |
| Fee (Single Trip) | from 900 yen | from 2,430 yen | 930 yen |
| Schedule | 3 trains every hour | Every 1 hour | Every 30 minutes |
