There are 6 ways to get from Matsuyama to Kōya by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Matsuyama(Ehime) to Okayamatrain
- Take the train from Okayama to Shin Osakatrain
- Take the train from Shinimamiya to Hashimoto(Wakayama)train
6h 14mDrive 376.2 km
cheapest- Drive from Matsuyama to Kōyacar 376.2 km
5h 43m¥6,539–9,445Bus
- Take the bus from Matsuyama City Station to Kyōto Station Karasumaguchibus
- Take the bus from Kyoto Sta. Hachijoguchi to Koyakeisatsu-maebus
10h 1m¥9,950Fly from Matsuyama Airport, train
- Fly from Matsuyama Airport (MYJ) to Osaka International Airport (ITM)plane MYJ - ITM
- Take the train from Namba(Nankai) to Hashimoto(Wakayama)train
- Take the train from Hashimoto(Wakayama) to Gokurakubashitrain
5h 13m¥13,842–26,202Bus, train
- Take the bus from Okaido to Kosoku Maikobus
- Take the train from Maiko to Matsuiyamatetrain
- Take the bus from Highway Kyotanabe to Koyakeisatsu-maebus
11h 13m¥11,350–11,950Bus to Kochi Airport, fly, train
- Take the bus from Okaido to Harimayabashibus
- Fly from Kochi Airport (KCZ) to Osaka International Airport (ITM)plane KCZ - ITM
- Take the train from Namba(Nankai) to Hashimoto(Wakayama)train
8h 1m¥40,611–76,971
Matsuyama Airport (MYJ) to Osaka International Airport (ITM) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Matsuyama to Kōya is to drive which costs ¥6500 - ¥9500 and takes 5h 43m.
The fastest way to get from Matsuyama to Kōya is to fly and train which takes 5h 13m and costs ¥13000 - ¥27000.
No, there is no direct bus from Matsuyama station to Kōya. However, there are services departing from Matsuyama City Station and arriving at Koyakeisatsu-mae via Kyoto Sta. Hachijoguchi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 1m.
No, there is no direct train from Matsuyama to Kōya. However, there are services departing from Matsuyama(Ehime) and arriving at Kōyasan-eki via Okayama, Shin-Ōsaka Station, Shinimamiya, Hashimoto(Wakayama) and Gokurakubashi Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 14m.
The distance between Matsuyama and Kōya is 445 km. The road distance is 376.2 km.
The best way to get from Matsuyama to Kōya without a car is to train which takes 6h 14m and costs .
It takes approximately 6h 14m to get from Matsuyama to Kōya, including transfers.
Matsuyama to Kōya bus services, operated by Iyotetsu, depart from Matsuyama City Station.
Matsuyama to Kōya train services, operated by JR SHIKOKU (Shikoku Railway Company), depart from Matsuyama(Ehime) station.
The best way to get from Matsuyama to Kōya is to train which takes 6h 14m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥9950 and takes 10h 1m.
What companies run services between Matsuyama, Japan and Kōya, Wakayama, Japan?
You can take a train from Matsuyama(Ehime) to Kōyasan-eki via Okayama, Shin Osaka, Shin-Ōsaka Station, Dobutsuen-Mae, Shinimamiya, Hashimoto(Wakayama), Gokurakubashi, and Gokurakubashi Station in around 6h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Matsuyama City Station to Koyakeisatsu-mae via Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi and Kyoto Sta. Hachijoguchi in around 10h 1m.
- Website
- ana.co.jp
Flights from Matsuyama Airport to Osaka International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥80,000–270,000
Flights from Kochi Airport to Osaka International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥110,000–360,000
- Website
- jal.com
Flights from Matsuyama Airport to Osaka International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥11,000–23,000
- Phone
- 0570-00-4592
- Website
- jr-shikoku.co.jp
Train from Matsuyama(Ehime) to Okayama
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 49m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- jr-shikoku.co.jp
- Phone
- 050-3772-3910
- Website
- jr-central.co.jp
Train from Okayama to Shin Osaka
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://global.jr-central.co.jp/en/
- Schedules at
- https://www.westjr.co.jp/global/en/
- Phone
- 0570-00-2486
- Website
- westjr.co.jp
Train from Okayama to Shin Osaka
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥2,300–3,300
- Schedules at
- westjr.co.jp
Train from Maiko to Matsuiyamate
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥1,400–2,000
- Schedules at
- jr-odekake.net
- Phone
- 050-3090-2608
- Website
- nankai.co.jp
Train from Shinimamiya to Hashimoto(Wakayama)
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥650–800
- Website
- https://www.nankai.co.jp/en_railway
Train from Namba(Nankai) to Hashimoto(Wakayama)
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥700–850
- Website
- https://www.nankai.co.jp/en_railway
Train from Hashimoto(Wakayama) to Gokurakubashi
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥400–460
- Website
- https://www.nankai.co.jp/en_railway
Train from Namba(Nankai) to Hashimoto(Wakayama)
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥700–850
- Website
- https://www.nankai.co.jp/en_railway
- Phone
- 050-3090-2608
Train from Shinimamiya to Hashimoto(Wakayama)
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
Train from Namba(Nankai) to Hashimoto(Wakayama)
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
Train from Hashimoto(Wakayama) to Gokurakubashi
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
Train from Namba(Nankai) to Hashimoto(Wakayama)
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Phone
- 089-948-3100
- Website
- iyotetsu.co.jp
Bus from Matsuyama City Station to Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ¥7,350
- Schedules at
- iyotetsu.co.jp
- Phone
- 077-531-2121
- Website
- keihanbus.jp
Bus from Kyoto Sta. Hachijoguchi to Koyakeisatsu-mae
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 58m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥2,600
- Schedules at
- keihanbus.jp
Bus from Highway Kyotanabe to Koyakeisatsu-mae
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 38m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥2,600
- Schedules at
- keihanbus.jp
- Phone
- 087-823-3083
- Website
- jr-shikokubus.co.jp
Bus from Okaido to Kosoku Maiko
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥7,350
- Schedules at
- jr-shikokubus.co.jp
Bus from Okaido to Harimayabashi
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 32m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥3,700
- Schedules at
- japanbusonline.com
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Matsuyama to Kōya bus services, operated by Iyotetsu, arrive at Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi.
Matsuyama to Kōya train services, operated by JR SHIKOKU (Shikoku Railway Company), arrive at Okayama station.
Yes, the driving distance between Matsuyama to Kōya is 376 km. It takes approximately 5h 43m to drive from Matsuyama to Kōya.
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