Rome2Rio

How to get fromHimeji Castle (Station) to Kōyaby train, bus, or car

Find Transport to Kōya

See all options

There are 5 ways to get from Himeji Castle (Station) to Kōya by train, bus, or car

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

    best
    1. Take the train from Himeji to Shin Osakatrain train
    2. Take the train from Shinimamiya to Hashimoto(Wakayama)train train
    3. Take the train from Hashimoto(Wakayama) to Gokurakubashitrain train
    3h 51m
    ¥3,128–4,054

  2. Drive 148 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Himeji Castle (Station) to Kōyacar car 148 km
    2h 49m
    ¥2,563–3,701

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Himeji Station to Osaka Itami Airport North Terminalbus bus H
    2. Take the bus from Osaka Airport to Kyoto Station Hachijou gatebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Kyoto Sta. Hachijoguchi to Koyakeisatsu-maebus bus
    6h 44m
    ¥5,900–7,467

  4. Train via Kobe

    1. Take the train from Himeji to Motomachitrain train
    2. Take the train from Motomachi to Fukushimatrain train
    3. Take the train from Shinimamiya to Gokurakubashitrain train
    5h 35m
    ¥3,102–4,089

  5. Train via Kobe #2

    1. Take the train from Sanyohimeji to Sanyosumatrain train
    2. Take the train from Suma to Ōsakatrain train
    3. Take the train from Shinimamiya to Gokurakubashitrain train
    5h 41m
    ¥3,136–4,214

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Himeji Castle (Station) to Kōya.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 159.9 km
  • Duration: 3h 51m

What companies run services between Himeji Castle (Station), Japan and Kōya, Wakayama, Japan?

You can take a vehicle from Himeji Castle (Station) to Kōyasan-eki via Sanyohimeji, Tegara, Himeji, Shin Osaka, Shin-Ōsaka Station, Dobutsuen-Mae, Shinimamiya, Hashimoto(Wakayama), Gokurakubashi, and Gokurakubashi Station in around 3h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Himeji Castle (Station) to Koyakeisatsu-mae via Himeji Station, Osaka Itami Airport North Terminal, Osaka Airport, Kyoto Station Hachijou gate, and Kyoto Sta. Hachijoguchi in around 6h 44m.

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

More Questions & Answers