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How to get fromNara-shi to Koyasan Universityby train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Nara-shi to Koyasan University by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Nara to Shin-Imamiyatrain train Yamatoji Rapid Service / ...
    2. Take the train from Shinimamiya to Gokurakubashitrain train [93549] Ltd. Exp Koya 1
    3h 52m
    ¥2,214–2,731

  2. Drive 69.7 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Nara-shi to Koyasan Universitycar car 69.7 km
    1h 13m
    ¥1,207–1,744

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Highway Kyotanabe to Koyakeisatsu-maebus bus
    4h 29m
    ¥3,077–3,201

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Nara-shi to Koyasan Universitytaxi taxi 69.7 km
    1h 13m
    ¥26,000–31,000

  5. Train via Hashimoto(Wakayama)

    1. Take the train from Nara to Shin-Imamiyatrain train
    2. Take the train from Shinimamiya to Hashimoto(Wakayama)train train
    3. Take the train from Hashimoto(Wakayama) to Gokurakubashitrain train
    3h 57m
    ¥2,134–2,581

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  • Distance: 104 km
  • Duration: 3h 52m

What companies run services between Nara-shi, Japan and Koyasan University, Japan?

You can take a train from Nara to Koyasan University via Shinimamiya, Gokurakubashi, Gokurakubashi Station, Kōyasan-eki, Koyasan Sta., and Senjuin-bashi in around 3h 52m. Alternatively, Keihan Bus operates a bus from Highway Kyotanabe to Koyakeisatsu-mae once daily. Tickets cost ¥2,600 and the journey takes 2h 38m.

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