There are 4 ways to get from Kōya to Kushimoto by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Hashimoto(Wakayama) to Wakayamatrain [27152] JR Wakayama / ...
- Take the train from Wakayama to Kushimototrain
6h 12m¥3,820–5,180Drive 152.7 km
cheapest- Drive from Kōya to Kushimotocar 152.7 km
2h 10m¥2,649–3,826Bus, train
- Take the bus from Senjuin-bashi Higashi to Hongu Taisha-maebus
- Take the train from Shingu to Kushimototrain [28883] Jr Kinokuni / ...
8h 17m¥4,653–7,550Bus
- Take the bus from Senjuin-bashi Higashi to Watarase Onsenbus
- Take the bus from Watarase Onsen to Nanki Shirahama Airportbus
- Take the bus from Nanki Shirahama Airport to Kushimoto Sta.bus
9h 41m¥6,538–9,900
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kōya to Kushimoto is to drive which costs ¥2600 - ¥3900 and takes 2h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Kōya to Kushimoto is to drive which takes 2h 10m and costs ¥2600 - ¥3900.
No, there is no direct bus from Kōya to Kushimoto. However, there are services departing from Senjuin-bashi Higashi and arriving at Kushimoto Sta. via Watarase Onsen and Nanki Shirahama Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 41m.
No, there is no direct train from Kōya to Kushimoto. However, there are services departing from Kōyasan-eki and arriving at Kushimoto via Gokurakubashi, Hashimoto(Wakayama) and Wakayama. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 12m.
The distance between Kōya and Kushimoto is 218 km. The road distance is 152.7 km.
The best way to get from Kōya to Kushimoto without a car is to train which takes 6h 12m and costs ¥3800 - ¥5500.
It takes approximately 6h 12m to get from Kōya to Kushimoto, including transfers.
Kōya to Kushimoto bus services, operated by Ryujin Jidosha, depart from Senjuin-bashi Higashi station.
Kōya to Kushimoto train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), depart from Hashimoto(Wakayama) station.
The best way to get from Kōya to Kushimoto is to train which takes 6h 12m and costs ¥3800 - ¥5500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥6500 - ¥10000 and takes 9h 41m.
What companies run services between Kōya, Wakayama, Japan and Kushimoto, Japan?
You can take a vehicle from Kōyasan-eki to Kushimoto via Gokurakubashi Station, Gokurakubashi, Hashimoto(Wakayama), and Wakayama in around 6h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Senjuin-bashi Higashi to Kushimoto Sta. via Watarase Onsen and Nanki Shirahama Airport in around 9h 41m.
- Phone
- 0570-00-2486
- Website
- jr-odekake.net
Train from Hashimoto(Wakayama) to Wakayama
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥650–950
- Schedules at
- jr-odekake.net
Train from Wakayama to Kushimoto
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 19m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥2,300–3,300
- Schedules at
- jorudan.co.jp
Train from Shingu to Kushimoto
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥650–950
- Schedules at
- jr-odekake.net
- Phone
- 072-466-5551
- Website
- ryujinbus.com
Bus from Senjuin-bashi Higashi to Hongu Taisha-mae
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 27m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥2,900–5,000
- Schedules at
- en.visitwakayama.jp
- Book at
- japanbusonline.com
Bus from Senjuin-bashi Higashi to Watarase Onsen
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 16m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥2,700–5,000
- Schedules at
- en.visitwakayama.jp
- Book at
- japanbusonline.com
- Website
- meikobus.jp
Bus from Watarase Onsen to Nanki Shirahama Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥2,100–2,600
- Schedules at
- meikobus.jp
- Phone
- 0735-22-5101
- Website
- kumanogobobus.nankai-nanki.jp
Bus from Nanki Shirahama Airport to Kushimoto Sta.
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥1,700–2,300
- Website
- https://kumanogobobus.nankai-nanki.jp/english/
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More Questions & Answers
Kōya to Kushimoto bus services, operated by Ryujin Jidosha, arrive at Watarase Onsen station.
Kōya to Kushimoto train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), arrive at Wakayama station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kōya to Kushimoto is 153 km. It takes approximately 2h 10m to drive from Kōya to Kushimoto.
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