There are 4 ways to get from Kyoto to Kōyasan-eki by train, subway, bus, or car
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Train, subway
best- Take the train from Kyōto to Shin-Ōsaka Stationtrain
- Take the subway from Shin-Ōsaka Station to Dobutsuen-Maesubway
- Take the train from Shinimamiya to Hashimoto(Wakayama)train
- Take the train from Hashimoto(Wakayama) to Gokurakubashitrain
4h 14m¥1,909–2,409Train
cheapest- Take the train from Oomiya to Tenka Chayatrain
- Take the train from Tengachaya to Hashimoto(Wakayama)train
- Take the train from Hashimoto(Wakayama) to Gokurakubashitrain
4h 40m¥1,515–1,833Bus
- Take the bus from Kyoto Sta. Hachijoguchi to Daimon Minami Chushajobus
4h 24m¥2,600Drive 112.5 km
- Drive from Kyoto to Kōyasan-ekicar 112.5 km
2h¥1,947–2,813
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kyoto to Kōyasan-eki is to train which costs ¥1500 - ¥1900 and takes 4h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Kyoto to Kōyasan-eki is to drive which takes 2h and costs ¥1900 - ¥2900.
No, there is no direct bus from Kyoto station to Kōyasan-eki. 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 4h 24m.
No, there is no direct train from Kyoto to Kōyasan-eki. However, there are services departing from Kyōto and arriving at Gokurakubashi via Shin-Ōsaka Station, Shinimamiya and Hashimoto(Wakayama). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 14m.
The distance between Kyoto and Kōyasan-eki is 119 km. The road distance is 112.5 km.
The best way to get from Kyoto to Kōyasan-eki without a car is to train and subway which takes 4h 14m and costs ¥1900 - ¥2500.
It takes approximately 4h 14m to get from Kyoto to Kōyasan-eki, including transfers.
Kyoto to Kōyasan-eki bus services, operated by Keihan Bus, depart from Kyoto Sta. Hachijoguchi station.
Kyoto to Kōyasan-eki train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), depart from Kyōto station.
The best way to get from Kyoto to Kōyasan-eki is to bus which takes 4h 24m and costs ¥2600. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ¥1500 - ¥1900 and takes 4h 40m.
What companies run services between Kyoto, Japan and Kōyasan-eki, Japan?
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. Alternatively, you can take a train from Oomiya to Kōyasan-eki via Tenka Chaya, Tengachaya, Hashimoto(Wakayama), and Gokurakubashi in around 4h 40m.
- Phone
- 0570-00-2486
- Website
- jr-odekake.net
Train from Kyōto to Shin-Ōsaka Station
- Ave. Duration
- 22 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥600–900
- Schedules at
- jorudan.co.jp
- Phone
- 050-3772-3910
- Website
- JR CENTRAL
Train from Kyōto to Shin-Ōsaka Station
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- JR CENTRAL
- Schedules at
- JR West Timetable & Route Finder
- Phone
- 050-3355-8208
- Website
- Osaka Metro
Subway from Shin-Ōsaka Station to Dobutsuen-Mae
- Ave. Duration
- 18 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥240–290
- Website
- Osaka Metro
- 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
Train from Tengachaya to Hashimoto(Wakayama)
- Ave. Duration
- 45 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
Train from Tengachaya to Hashimoto(Wakayama)
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
Train from Hashimoto(Wakayama) to Gokurakubashi
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Phone
- 0570-089-500
- Website
- hankyu.co.jp
Train from Oomiya to Tenka Chaya
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥460–600
- Schedules at
- jorudan.co.jp
- 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 Kōyasan-eki bus services, operated by Keihan Bus, arrive at Daimon Minami Chushajo station.
Kyoto to Kōyasan-eki train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), arrive at Shin-Ōsaka Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kyoto to Kōyasan-eki is 112 km. It takes approximately 2h to drive from Kyoto to Kōyasan-eki.
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