There are 7 ways to get from Nara Kōen to Kōya San by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train via Osaka
best- Take the train from Kintetsu-Nara to Kintetsu-Nippombashitrain
- Take the train from Namba(Nankai) to Hashimoto(Wakayama)train
- Take the train from Hashimoto(Wakayama) to Gokurakubashitrain
3h 11m¥2,341–2,701Drive 71.2 km
cheapest- Drive from Okumura Commemorative Museum to Kōya Sancar 71.2 km
1h 13m¥1,235–1,783Bus
- Take the bus from Highway Kyotanabe to Daimon Minami Chushajobus
4h 27m¥3,260–3,460Taxi
- Take the taxi from Okumura Commemorative Museum to Kōya Santaxi 71.2 km
1h 13m¥26,000–32,000Train
- Take the train from Nara to Shin-Imamiyatrain
- Take the train from Shinimamiya to Hashimoto(Wakayama)train
- Take the train from Hashimoto(Wakayama) to Gokurakubashitrain
3h 24m¥2,341–2,801Train #2
- Take the train from Nara to Shin-Imamiyatrain Yamatoji Rapid Service / ...
- Take the train from Shinimamiya to Gokurakubashitrain [93549] Ltd. Exp Koya 1
4h 6m¥2,421–2,951Train #3
- Take the train from Nara to Takada(Nara)train
- Take the train from Takada(Nara) to Hashimoto(Wakayama)train
- Take the train from Hashimoto(Wakayama) to Gokurakubashitrain
4h 39m¥2,061–2,601
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Nara Kōen to Kōya San is to drive which costs ¥1200 - ¥1800 and takes 1h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Nara Kōen to Kōya San is to drive which takes 1h 13m and costs ¥1200 - ¥1800.
No, there is no direct bus from Nara Kōen to Kōya San. However, there are services departing from Kencho-higashi and arriving at Daimon Minami Chushajo via Highway Kyotanabe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 27m.
No, there is no direct train from Nara Kōen to Kōya San. However, there are services departing from Kintetsu-Nara and arriving at Kōyasan-eki via Namba(Nankai), Hashimoto(Wakayama) and Gokurakubashi Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 11m.
The distance between Nara Kōen and Kōya San is 98 km. The road distance is 71.2 km.
The best way to get from Nara Kōen to Kōya San without a car is to train via Osaka which takes 3h 11m and costs ¥2300 - ¥2700.
It takes approximately 3h 11m to get from Nara Kōen to Kōya San, including transfers.
Nara Kōen to Kōya San bus services, operated by Keihan Bus, depart from Highway Kyotanabe station.
Nara Kōen to Kōya San train services, operated by Kintetsu Railway, depart from Kintetsu-Nara station.
The best way to get from Nara Kōen to Kōya San is to train via Osaka which takes 3h 11m and costs ¥2300 - ¥2700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥3200 - ¥3500 and takes 4h 27m.
What companies run services between Nara Kōen, Japan and Kōya San, Japan?
You can take a vehicle from Kencho-higashi to Kōyasan-eki via Kencho-higashi, Kintetsu Nara, Kintetsu-Nara, Kintetsu-Nippombashi, Namba(Nankai), Hashimoto(Wakayama), Gokurakubashi, and Gokurakubashi Station in around 3h 11m. Alternatively, Keihan Bus operates a bus from Highway Kyotanabe to Daimon Minami Chushajo once daily. Tickets cost ¥2,600 and the journey takes 2h 15m.
- Phone
- 050-3536-3957
- Website
- Kintetsu Railway
Train from Kintetsu-Nara to Kintetsu-Nippombashi
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥550–700
- Website
- Kintetsu Railway
- Phone
- 050-3090-2608
- Website
- Nankai Electric Railway
Train from Namba(Nankai) to Hashimoto(Wakayama)
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥700–850
- Website
- Nankai Electric Railway
Train from Hashimoto(Wakayama) to Gokurakubashi
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥400–460
- Website
- Nankai Electric Railway
Train from Shinimamiya to Hashimoto(Wakayama)
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥650–800
- Website
- Nankai Electric Railway
Train from Hashimoto(Wakayama) to Gokurakubashi
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥400–460
- Website
- Nankai Electric Railway
Train from Shinimamiya to Gokurakubashi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥900–1,100
- Website
- Nankai Electric Railway
Train from Hashimoto(Wakayama) to Gokurakubashi
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥400–460
- Website
- Nankai Electric Railway
- Phone
- 050-3090-2608
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 Shinimamiya to Hashimoto(Wakayama)
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
Train from Hashimoto(Wakayama) to Gokurakubashi
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
Train from Shinimamiya to Gokurakubashi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
Train from Hashimoto(Wakayama) to Gokurakubashi
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Phone
- 0570-00-2486
- Website
- JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)
Train from Nara to Shin-Imamiya
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥600–850
- Schedules at
- JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)
Train from Nara to Shin-Imamiya
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥600–850
- Schedules at
- JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)
Train from Nara to Takada(Nara)
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥470–700
- Schedules at
- JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)
Train from Takada(Nara) to Hashimoto(Wakayama)
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥500–750
- Schedules at
- JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)
- Phone
- 077-531-2121
- Website
- keihanbus.jp
Bus from Highway Kyotanabe to Daimon Minami Chushajo
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥2,600
- Schedules at
- keihanbus.jp
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Estimated price
- ¥26,000–32,000
Kitamori
- Phone
- +81 595-38-1524
- Website
- kitamori.jp
Sanko Taxi
- Phone
- +81 595-21-0585
- Website
- sanco-taxi.co.jp
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More Questions & Answers
Nara Kōen to Kōya San bus services, operated by Keihan Bus, arrive at Daimon Minami Chushajo station.
Nara Kōen to Kōya San train services, operated by Kintetsu Railway, arrive at Kintetsu-Nippombashi station.
Yes, the driving distance between Nara Kōen to Kōya San is 71 km. It takes approximately 1h 13m to drive from Nara Kōen to Kōya San.
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