What is the cheapest way to get from Kōya San to Osaka?

The cheapest way to get from Kōya San to Osaka is to drive which costs ¥1000 - ¥1500 and takes 1h 24m.

What is the fastest way to get from Kōya San to Osaka?

The fastest way to get from Kōya San to Osaka is to taxi and train which takes 1h 13m and costs ¥10000 - ¥13000.

Is there a direct train between Kōya San and Osaka?

No, there is no direct train from Kōya San to Osaka. However, there are services departing from Kōyasan-eki and arriving at Yodoyabashi via Gokurakubashi, Hashimoto(Wakayama) and Dobutsuen-Mae. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 29m.

How far is it from Kōya San to Osaka?

The distance between Kōya San and Osaka is 65 km. The road distance is 67.2 km.

How do I travel from Kōya San to Osaka without a car?

The best way to get from Kōya San to Osaka without a car is to taxi and train which takes 1h 13m and costs ¥10000 - ¥13000.

How long does it take to get from Kōya San to Osaka?

It takes approximately 1h 13m to get from Kōya San to Osaka, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kōya San to Osaka train from?

Kōya San to Osaka train services, operated by Nankai Electric Railway, depart from Gokurakubashi station.

Where does the Kōya San to Osaka train arrive?

Kōya San to Osaka train services, operated by Nankai Electric Railway, arrive at Hashimoto(Wakayama) station.

Can I drive from Kōya San to Osaka?

Yes, the driving distance between Kōya San to Osaka is 67 km. It takes approximately 1h 24m to drive from Kōya San to Osaka.

Where can I stay near Osaka?

There are 9420+ hotels available in Osaka.

Kōya San to Osaka - 4 ways to travel via train, taxi, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Kōya San to Osaka by taxi, train, or car

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Taxi, train
best
1. Take the taxi from Kōya San to Hashimoto(Wakayama)taxi
2. Take the train from Hashimoto(Wakayama) to Namba(Nankai)train [94816] Nankai Koya Line Exp. / ...
1h 13m
¥10,722–12,694
Drive 67.2 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Kōya San to Osakacar 67.2 km
1h 24m
¥1,022–1,476
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Kōya San to Osakataxi 67.2 km
1h 24m
¥31,000–37,000
Train
1. Take the train from Gokurakubashi to Hashimoto(Wakayama)train [95132] Nankai Koya / ...
2. Take the train from Hashimoto(Wakayama) to Shinimamiyatrain [94816] Nankai Koya Line Exp. / ...
2h 29m
¥4,189–4,896

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Distance: 64.6 km
Duration: 1h 13m

What companies run services between Kōya San, Japan and Osaka, Japan?

You can take a vehicle from Kōya San to Yodoyabashi via Kōyasan-eki, Gokurakubashi Station, Gokurakubashi, Hashimoto(Wakayama), Shinimamiya, and Dobutsuen-Mae in around 2h 29m.

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