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How to get fromHirakata to Kōya Sanby train, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Hirakata to Kōya San by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train via Hashimoto(Wakayama)

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    1. Take the train from Shinimamiya to Hashimoto(Wakayama)train train [94703] Nankai Koya Line Exp. / ...
    2. Take the train from Hashimoto(Wakayama) to Gokurakubashitrain train [95057] Nankai Koya / ...
    2h 54m
    ¥2,009–2,361

  2. Drive 82.3 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Hirakata to Kōya Sancar car 82.3 km
    1h 35m
    ¥1,425–2,059

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Highway Kyotanabe to Daimon Minami Chushajobus bus
    3h 26m
    ¥2,697–2,735

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Shinimamiya to Gokurakubashitrain train [93549] Ltd. Exp Koya 1
    3h 36m
    ¥2,089–2,511

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  • Distance: 88.3 km
  • Duration: 2h 54m

What companies run services between Hirakata, Japan and Kōya San, Japan?

You can take a train from Hirakatashi to Kōyasan-eki via Kyōbashi, Shinimamiya, Hashimoto(Wakayama), Gokurakubashi, and Gokurakubashi Station in around 2h 54m. Alternatively, Keihan Bus operates a bus from Highway Kyotanabe to Daimon Minami Chushajo once daily. Tickets cost ¥2,600 and the journey takes 2h 15m.

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