What is the cheapest way to get from Kōya to Himeji?

The cheapest way to get from Kōya to Himeji is to drive which costs ¥2400 - ¥3600 and takes 2h 47m.

What is the fastest way to get from Kōya to Himeji?

The fastest way to get from Kōya to Himeji is to drive which takes 2h 47m and costs ¥2400 - ¥3600.

Is there a direct train between Kōya and Himeji?

No, there is no direct train from Kōya to Himeji. However, there are services departing from Kōyasan-eki and arriving at Himeji via Gokurakubashi, Hashimoto(Wakayama), Dobutsuen-Mae and Shin Osaka. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 19m.

How far is it from Kōya to Himeji?

The distance between Kōya and Himeji is 157 km. The road distance is 149.2 km.

How do I travel from Kōya to Himeji without a car?

The best way to get from Kōya to Himeji without a car is to train which takes 3h 19m and costs ¥2900 - ¥3900.

How long does it take to get from Kōya to Himeji?

It takes approximately 3h 19m to get from Kōya to Himeji, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kōya to Himeji train from?

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

Where does the Kōya to Himeji train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Kōya to Himeji?

Yes, the driving distance between Kōya to Himeji is 149 km. It takes approximately 2h 47m to drive from Kōya to Himeji.

Where can I stay near Himeji?

There are 100+ hotels available in Himeji.

Kōya to Himeji - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 3 ways to get from Kōya to Himeji by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Gokurakubashi to Hashimoto(Wakayama)train
2. Take the train from Hashimoto(Wakayama) to Shinimamiyatrain
3. Take the train from Shin Osaka to Himejitrain
3h 19m
¥2,960–3,820
Drive 149.2 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Kōya to Himejicar 149.2 km
2h 47m
¥2,495–3,603
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Hashimoto(Wakayama) to Namba(Nankai)train [94816] Nankai Koya Line Exp. / ...
2. Take the bus from Osaka Itami Airport to Himeji Stationbus H
4h 4m
¥13,123–17,823

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Distance: 156.7 km
Duration: 3h 19m

What companies run services between Kōya, Wakayama, Japan and Himeji, Japan?

You can take a vehicle from Kōyasan-eki to Himeji via Gokurakubashi Station, Gokurakubashi, Hashimoto(Wakayama), Shinimamiya, Dobutsuen-Mae, Shin-Ōsaka Station, and Shin Osaka in around 3h 19m.

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