There are 4 ways to get from Kii-Tanabe to Kōya by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Kii-Tanabe to Wakayamatrain
- Take the train from Wakayama to Hashimoto(Wakayama)train
- Take the train from Hashimoto(Wakayama) to Gokurakubashitrain
4h 8m¥2,913–3,812Drive 95.6 km
cheapest- Drive from Kii-Tanabe to Kōyacar 95.6 km
1h 24m¥1,661–2,400Bus
- Take the bus from Kii-Tanabe Sta. to Gomadanzanbus Koyasan & Kumano Access Bus
- Take the bus from Gomadanzan to Senjuin-bashibus Koyasan & Kumano Access Bus
4h 40m¥4,589–6,385Bus via Watarase Onsen
- Take the bus from Kii-Tanabe Sta. to Watarase Onsenbus 81 Kumano Hongu Line / ...
- Take the bus from Watarase Onsen to Senjuin-bashi Higashibus
7h 9m¥4,491–7,652
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kii-Tanabe to Kōya is to drive which costs ¥1600 - ¥2400 and takes 1h 24m.
The fastest way to get from Kii-Tanabe to Kōya is to drive which takes 1h 24m and costs ¥1600 - ¥2400.
No, there is no direct bus from Kii-Tanabe to Kōya. However, there are services departing from Kii-Tanabe Sta. and arriving at Senjuin-bashi via Gomadanzan. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 40m.
No, there is no direct train from Kii-Tanabe to Kōya. However, there are services departing from Kii-Tanabe and arriving at Kōyasan-eki via Wakayama, Hashimoto(Wakayama) and Gokurakubashi Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 8m.
The distance between Kii-Tanabe and Kōya is 154 km. The road distance is 95.6 km.
The best way to get from Kii-Tanabe to Kōya without a car is to train which takes 4h 8m and costs ¥2900 - ¥3900.
It takes approximately 4h 8m to get from Kii-Tanabe to Kōya, including transfers.
Kii-Tanabe to Kōya bus services, operated by Ryujin Jidosha, depart from Kii-Tanabe Sta. station.
Kii-Tanabe to Kōya train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), depart from Kii-Tanabe station.
The best way to get from Kii-Tanabe to Kōya is to train which takes 4h 8m and costs ¥2900 - ¥3900. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥4500 - ¥6500 and takes 4h 40m.
What companies run services between Kii-Tanabe, Japan and Kōya, Wakayama, Japan?
You can take a train from Kii-Tanabe to Kōyasan-eki via Wakayama, Hashimoto(Wakayama), Gokurakubashi, and Gokurakubashi Station in around 4h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kii-Tanabe Sta. to Senjuin-bashi via Gomadanzan in around 4h 40m.
- Phone
- 0570-00-2486
- Website
- jr-odekake.net
Train from Kii-Tanabe to Wakayama
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥1,300–2,000
- Schedules at
- jorudan.co.jp
Train from Wakayama to Hashimoto(Wakayama)
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥650–950
- Schedules at
- jr-odekake.net
- Phone
- 050-3090-2608
- Website
- nankai.co.jp
Train from Hashimoto(Wakayama) to Gokurakubashi
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥400–460
- Website
- https://www.nankai.co.jp/en_railway
- Phone
- 050-3090-2608
Train from Hashimoto(Wakayama) to Gokurakubashi
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Phone
- 072-466-5551
- Website
- ryujinbus.com
Bus from Kii-Tanabe Sta. to Gomadanzan
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥3,100–4,500
- Schedules at
- ryujinbus.com
Bus from Kii-Tanabe Sta. to Watarase Onsen
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,800–2,700
- Schedules at
- ryujinbus.com
Bus from Watarase Onsen to Senjuin-bashi Higashi
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 16m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥2,700–5,000
- Schedules at
- en.visitwakayama.jp
- Book at
- japanbusonline.com
- Website
- rinkan.co.jp
Bus from Gomadanzan to Senjuin-bashi
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥1,400–1,900
- Schedules at
- rinkan.co.jp
- Website
- meikobus.jp
Bus from Kii-Tanabe Sta. to Watarase Onsen
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ¥1,700–2,200
- Schedules at
- meikobus.jp
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More Questions & Answers
Kii-Tanabe to Kōya bus services, operated by Ryujin Jidosha, arrive at Gomadanzan station.
Kii-Tanabe to Kōya train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), arrive at Wakayama station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kii-Tanabe to Kōya is 96 km. It takes approximately 1h 24m to drive from Kii-Tanabe to Kōya.
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