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

The cheapest way to get from Kōya to Kobe is to drive which costs ¥1400 - ¥2100 and takes 1h 47m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kōya to Kobe is to drive which takes 1h 47m and costs ¥1400 - ¥2100.

Is there a direct train between Kōya and Kobe?

No, there is no direct train from Kōya to Kobe. However, there are services departing from Kōyasan-eki and arriving at Shin Kobe via Gokurakubashi, Hashimoto(Wakayama), Dobutsuen-Mae and Shin Osaka. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 21m.

How far is it from Kōya to Kobe?

The distance between Kōya and Kobe is 129 km. The road distance is 94.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Kōya to Kobe without a car is to taxi and bus which takes 2h 40m and costs ¥25000 - ¥30000.

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

It takes approximately 2h 40m to get from Kōya to Kobe, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kōya to Kobe train from?

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

Where does the Kōya to Kobe train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Kōya to Kobe?

Yes, the driving distance between Kōya to Kobe is 95 km. It takes approximately 1h 47m to drive from Kōya to Kobe.

Where can I stay near Kobe?

There are 324+ hotels available in Kobe.

Kōya to Kobe - 5 ways to travel via train, taxi, bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Kōya to Kobe by taxi, bus, train, or car

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Taxi, bus
best
1. Take the taxi from Kōya to Izumisanotaxi
2. Take the bus from Kansai Airport Terminal 1 to Kobe Sannomiyabus
2h 40m
¥25,312–29,865
Drive 94.8 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Kōya to Kobecar 94.8 km
1h 47m
¥1,442–2,083
Train via Hashimoto(Wakayama)
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. / ...
3h 21m
¥5,088–6,097
Train
1. Take the train from Gokurakubashi to Shinimamiyatrain [93560] Ltd. Exp Koya 2
2. Take the train from Osakatemmangu to Motomachi(Hyogo)train [26849] JR Gakkentoshi Line Local / ...
4h 4m
¥2,502–3,341
Train #2
1. Take the train from Gokurakubashi to Namba(Nankai)train [93560] Ltd. Exp Koya 2
2. Take the train from Amagasaki to Motomachitrain Hanshin Main Line Local / ...
4h 4m
¥2,122–2,721

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Distance: 128.7 km
Duration: 2h 40m

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

You can take a vehicle from Kōya to Shin Kobe via Kōyasan-eki, Gokurakubashi Station, Gokurakubashi, Hashimoto(Wakayama), Shinimamiya, Dobutsuen-Mae, Shin-Ōsaka Station, and Shin Osaka in around 3h 21m.

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