There are 3 ways to get from Kyoto to Kōya San by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Oomiya to Doubutsuenmaetrain
- Take the train from Shinimamiya to Hashimoto(Wakayama)train
- Take the train from Hashimoto(Wakayama) to Gokurakubashitrain
3h 26m¥1,976–2,291Drive 108.7 km
cheapest- Drive from Kyoto to Kōya Sancar 108.7 km
1h 55m¥1,883–2,719Bus
- Take the bus from Kyoto Sta. Hachijoguchi to Daimon Minami Chushajobus
3h 43m¥2,600
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kyoto to Kōya San is to train which costs ¥1900 - ¥2300 and takes 3h 26m.
The fastest way to get from Kyoto to Kōya San is to drive which takes 1h 55m and costs ¥1800 - ¥2800.
No, there is no direct bus from Kyoto station to Kōya San. However, there are services departing from Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi and arriving at Daimon Minami Chushajo via Kyoto Sta. Hachijoguchi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 43m.
No, there is no direct train from Kyoto to Kōya San. However, there are services departing from Oomiya and arriving at Kōyasan-eki via Shinimamiya, Hashimoto(Wakayama) and Gokurakubashi Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 26m.
The distance between Kyoto and Kōya San is 117 km. The road distance is 108.7 km.
The best way to get from Kyoto to Kōya San without a car is to train which takes 3h 26m and costs ¥1900 - ¥2300.
It takes approximately 3h 26m to get from Kyoto to Kōya San, including transfers.
Kyoto to Kōya San bus services, operated by Keihan Bus, depart from Kyoto Sta. Hachijoguchi station.
Kyoto to Kōya San train services, operated by Hankyu Railway, depart from Oomiya station.
The best way to get from Kyoto to Kōya San is to train which takes 3h 26m and costs ¥1900 - ¥2300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥2600 and takes 3h 43m.
What companies run services between Kyoto, Japan and Kōya San, Japan?
You can take a train from Oomiya to Kōyasan-eki via Doubutsuenmae, Shinimamiya, Hashimoto(Wakayama), Gokurakubashi, and Gokurakubashi Station in around 3h 26m. Alternatively, Keihan Bus operates a bus from Kyoto Sta. Hachijoguchi to Daimon Minami Chushajo once daily. Tickets cost ¥2,600 and the journey takes 2h 35m.
- Phone
- 0570-089-500
- Website
- hankyu.co.jp
Train from Oomiya to Doubutsuenmae
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥450–600
- Schedules at
- jorudan.co.jp
- Phone
- 050-3090-2608
- Website
- Nankai Electric Railway
Train from Shinimamiya to Hashimoto(Wakayama)
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥650–800
- Website
- Nankai Electric Railway
Train from Hashimoto(Wakayama) to Gokurakubashi
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥400–460
- Website
- Nankai Electric 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 Daimon Minami Chushajo
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥2,600
- Schedules at
- keihanbus.jp
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More Questions & Answers
Kyoto to Kōya San bus services, operated by Keihan Bus, arrive at Daimon Minami Chushajo station.
Kyoto to Kōya San train services, operated by Hankyu Railway, arrive at Doubutsuenmae station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kyoto to Kōya San is 109 km. It takes approximately 1h 55m to drive from Kyoto to Kōya San.
There are 91+ hotels available in Kōya San.