Rome2Rio

How to get fromEurope to Kōyaby train, plane, or bus

Find Transport to Kōya

See all options
QR code to download the Rome2Rio app

Download the Rome2Rio travel app

Scan QR code with your phone to download the app

Download on the App StoreGet it on Google Play

There are 6 ways to get from Europe to Kōya by train, plane, 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.

  1. Train, fly to Kansai International Airport

    best
    1. Take the train from Bad Hersfeld Bahnhof to Frankfurttrain train
    2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Kansai International Airport (KIX)plane plane FRA - KIX
    3. Take the train from Tengachaya to Hashimoto(Wakayama)train train
    23h 4m
    ¥79,937–165,597

  2. Train, fly to Osaka International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Bad Hersfeld Bahnhof to Frankfurttrain train
    2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Osaka International Airport (ITM)plane plane FRA - ITM
    3. Take the train from Namba(Nankai) to Hashimoto(Wakayama)train train
    24h 19m
    ¥64,837–225,397

  3. Train, fly to Kobe

    1. Take the train from Bad Hersfeld Bahnhof to Frankfurttrain train
    2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Kobe (UKB)plane plane FRA - UKB
    3. Take the train from Shinimamiya to Hashimoto(Wakayama)train train
    24h
    ¥99,847–175,437

  4. Train, fly to Chūbu Centrair International Airport

    1. Take the train from Bad Hersfeld Bahnhof to Frankfurttrain train
    2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Chūbu Centrair International Airport (NGO)plane plane FRA - NGO
    3. Take the train from Nagoya to Shin Osakatrain train
    4. Take the train from Shinimamiya to Hashimoto(Wakayama)train train
    23h 2m

  5. Train, fly to Tokushima Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Bad Hersfeld Bahnhof to Frankfurttrain train
    2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Tokushima Airport (TKS)plane plane FRA - TKS
    3. Take the bus from Kousoku Naruto to Shin-Kobe Stationbus bus
    4. Take the train from Shinimamiya to Hashimoto(Wakayama)train train
    27h 51m
    ¥81,897–220,087

  6. Train, fly to Tokyo International Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Bad Hersfeld Bahnhof to Frankfurttrain train
    2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Tokyo International Airport (HND)plane plane FRA - HND
    3. Take the train from Shin Yokohama to Kyototrain train
    4. Take the bus from Kyoto Sta. Hachijoguchi to Daimon Minami Chushajobus bus
    25h 37m

Frankfurt (FRA) to Kansai International Airport (KIX) flights

Calendar63Weekly Planes
Duration16h 47mAverage Duration
Ticket¥47,237Cheapest Price
See schedules

Comparing Your Travel Options

Map of how to get from Europe to Kōya.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 9,550.6 km
  • Duration: 23h 4m

What companies run services between Europe and Kōya, Wakayama, Japan?

There is no direct connection from Europe to Kōya. However, you can take the line 315 bus to Bebra Bahnhof, walk to Bebra Bahnhof, take the train to Bad Hersfeld Bahnhof, take the train to Frankfurt, walk to Frankfurt (FRA) airport, fly to Kansai International Airport (KIX), walk to Kansai Airport, take the train to Tengachaya, take the train to Hashimoto(Wakayama), take the train to Gokurakubashi, walk to Gokurakubashi Station, take the vehicle to Kōyasan-eki, then take the taxi to Kōya. Alternatively, you can take the line 315 bus to Bebra Bahnhof, walk to Bebra Bahnhof, take the train to Bad Hersfeld Bahnhof, take the train to Frankfurt, walk to Frankfurt (FRA) airport, fly to Osaka International Airport (ITM), walk to Osaka Itami Airport, take the bus to Nanba Station, Osaka, walk to Namba(Nankai), take the train to Hashimoto(Wakayama), take the train to Gokurakubashi, walk to Gokurakubashi Station, take the vehicle to Kōyasan-eki, then take the taxi to Kōya.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around Japan

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides