There are 3 ways to get from Kyoto to Okunoin by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Kyoto Sta. Hachijoguchi to Okunoin-maebus
3h 56m¥2,600Drive 111.4 km
cheapest- Drive from Kyoto to Okunoincar 111.4 km
1h 48m¥1,921–2,775Train
- Take the train from Oomiya to Doubutsuenmaetrain Hankyu Kyoto Line Semi-Express / ...
- Take the train from Shinimamiya to Gokurakubashitrain [93549] Ltd. Exp Koya 1
4h 33m¥2,106–2,501
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kyoto to Okunoin is to train which costs ¥2100 - ¥2500 and takes 4h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Kyoto to Okunoin is to drive which takes 1h 48m and costs ¥1900 - ¥2800.
No, there is no direct bus from Kyoto station to Okunoin. However, there are services departing from Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi and arriving at Okunoin-mae via Kyoto Sta. Hachijoguchi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 56m.
No, there is no direct train from Kyoto to Okunoin. However, there are services departing from Oomiya and arriving at Kōyasan-eki via Shinimamiya and Gokurakubashi Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 33m.
The distance between Kyoto and Okunoin is 112 km. The road distance is 111.4 km.
The best way to get from Kyoto to Okunoin without a car is to bus which takes 3h 56m and costs ¥2600.
It takes approximately 3h 56m to get from Kyoto to Okunoin, including transfers.
Kyoto to Okunoin bus services, operated by Keihan Bus, depart from Kyoto Sta. Hachijoguchi station.
Kyoto to Okunoin train services, operated by Hankyu Railway, depart from Oomiya station.
The best way to get from Kyoto to Okunoin is to bus which takes 3h 56m and costs ¥2600. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ¥2100 - ¥2500 and takes 4h 33m.
What companies run services between Kyoto, Japan and Okunoin, Japan?
Keihan Bus operates a bus from Kyoto Sta. Hachijoguchi to Okunoin-mae once daily. Tickets cost ¥2,600 and the journey takes 2h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Oomiya to Okunoin via Doubutsuenmae, Shinimamiya, Gokurakubashi, Gokurakubashi Station, Kōyasan-eki, Koyasan Sta., and Tamagawa-dori in around 4h 33m.
- 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
- 077-531-2121
- Website
- keihanbus.jp
Bus from Kyoto Sta. Hachijoguchi to Okunoin-mae
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥2,600
- Schedules at
- keihanbus.jp
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Booking & Getting There
Kyoto to Okunoin bus services, operated by Keihan Bus, arrive at Okunoin-mae station.
Kyoto to Okunoin train services, operated by Hankyu Railway, arrive at Doubutsuenmae station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kyoto to Okunoin is 111 km. It takes approximately 1h 48m to drive from Kyoto to Okunoin.
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