There are 3 ways to get from Kyoto (State) to Kōya by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Kyoto Sta. Hachijoguchi to Koyakeisatsu-maebus
4h 14m¥2,824–2,855Drive 107.8 km
cheapest- Drive from Kyoto to Kōyacar 107.8 km
1h 55m¥1,871–2,702Train
- Take the train from Karasuma to Doubutsuenmaetrain
- Take the train from Shinimamiya to Hashimoto(Wakayama)train
- Take the train from Hashimoto(Wakayama) to Gokurakubashitrain
4h 22m¥2,189–2,568
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kyoto (State) to Kōya is to drive which costs ¥1800 - ¥2700 and takes 1h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Kyoto (State) to Kōya is to drive which takes 1h 55m and costs ¥1800 - ¥2700.
No, there is no direct bus from Kyoto (State) to Kōya. However, there are services departing from Kyoto Sta. Hachijoguchi and arriving at Koyakeisatsu-mae via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 14m.
No, there is no direct train from Kyoto (State) to Kōya. However, there are services departing from Marutamachi and arriving at Kōyasan-eki via Karasuma, Shinimamiya, Hashimoto(Wakayama) and Gokurakubashi Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 22m.
The distance between Kyoto (State) and Kōya is 117 km. The road distance is 107.8 km.
The best way to get from Kyoto (State) to Kōya without a car is to bus which takes 4h 14m and costs ¥2820 - ¥2860.
It takes approximately 4h 14m to get from Kyoto (State) to Kōya, including transfers.
Kyoto (State) to Kōya bus services, operated by Keihan Bus, depart from Kyoto Sta. Hachijoguchi station.
Kyoto (State) to Kōya train services, operated by Hankyu Railway, depart from Karasuma station.
The best way to get from Kyoto (State) to Kōya is to bus which takes 4h 14m and costs ¥2820 - ¥2860. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ¥2100 - ¥2600 and takes 4h 22m.
What companies run services between Kyoto (State), Japan and Kōya, Wakayama, Japan?
Keihan Bus operates a bus from Kyoto Sta. Hachijoguchi to Koyakeisatsu-mae once daily. Tickets cost ¥2,600 and the journey takes 2h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a subway from Marutamachi to Kōyasan-eki via Shijo, Karasuma, Doubutsuenmae, Shinimamiya, Hashimoto(Wakayama), Gokurakubashi, and Gokurakubashi Station in around 4h 22m.
- Phone
- 0570-089-500
- Website
- hankyu.co.jp
Train from Karasuma to Doubutsuenmae
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥460–600
- Schedules at
- jorudan.co.jp
- Phone
- 050-3090-2608
- Website
- nankai.co.jp
Train from Shinimamiya to Hashimoto(Wakayama)
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥650–800
- Website
- https://www.nankai.co.jp/en_railway
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 Shinimamiya to Hashimoto(Wakayama)
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
Train from Hashimoto(Wakayama) to Gokurakubashi
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Phone
- 077-531-2121
- Website
- keihanbus.jp
Bus from Kyoto Sta. Hachijoguchi to Koyakeisatsu-mae
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 58m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥2,600
- Schedules at
- keihanbus.jp
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More Questions & Answers
Kyoto (State) to Kōya bus services, operated by Keihan Bus, arrive at Koyakeisatsu-mae station.
Kyoto (State) to Kōya train services, operated by Hankyu Railway, arrive at Doubutsuenmae station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kyoto (State) to Kōya is 108 km. It takes approximately 1h 55m to drive from Kyoto (State) to Kōya.
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