There are 3 ways to get from Kyoto to Okunoin-mae by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Kyoto Sta. Hachijoguchi to Okunoin-maebus
3h 53m¥2,600Drive 111.4 km
cheapest- Drive from Kyoto to Okunoin-maecar 111.4 km
1h 48m¥1,933–2,792Train
- 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
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kyoto to Okunoin-mae is to train which costs ¥2100 - ¥2500 and takes 4h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Kyoto to Okunoin-mae is to drive which takes 1h 48m and costs ¥1900 - ¥2800.
No, there is no direct bus from Kyoto station to Okunoin-mae. 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 53m.
No, there is no direct train from Kyoto to Okunoin-mae. 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-mae is 112 km. The road distance is 111.4 km.
The best way to get from Kyoto to Okunoin-mae without a car is to bus which takes 3h 53m and costs ¥2600.
It takes approximately 3h 53m to get from Kyoto to Okunoin-mae, including transfers.
Kyoto to Okunoin-mae bus services, operated by Keihan Bus, depart from Kyoto Sta. Hachijoguchi station.
Kyoto to Okunoin-mae train services, operated by Hankyu Railway, depart from Oomiya station.
The best way to get from Kyoto to Okunoin-mae is to bus which takes 3h 53m and costs ¥2600. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ¥2100 - ¥2500 and takes 4h 33m.
What companies run services between Kyoto, Japan and Okunoin-mae, Wakayama, 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-mae 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
- 050-3090-2608
- Website
- nankai.co.jp
Train from Shinimamiya to Gokurakubashi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥900–1,100
- Website
- https://www.nankai.co.jp/en_railway
- 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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More Questions & Answers
Kyoto to Okunoin-mae bus services, operated by Keihan Bus, arrive at Okunoin-mae station.
Kyoto to Okunoin-mae train services, operated by Hankyu Railway, arrive at Doubutsuenmae station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kyoto to Okunoin-mae is 111 km. It takes approximately 1h 48m to drive from Kyoto to Okunoin-mae.
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