There are 5 ways to get from Osaka to Kōya by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train via Hashimoto(Wakayama)
best- Take the train from Shinimamiya to Hashimoto(Wakayama)train [94703] Nankai Koya Line Exp. / ...
- Take the train from Hashimoto(Wakayama) to Gokurakubashitrain [95057] Nankai Koya / ...
2h 23m¥1,736–1,982Drive 66.7 km
cheapest- Drive from Osaka to Kōyacar 66.7 km
1h 21m¥1,158–1,673Bus
- Take the bus from Kyoto Sta. Hachijoguchi to Koyakeisatsu-maebus
4h 14m¥2,600Taxi
- Take the taxi from Osaka to Kōyataxi 66.7 km
1h 21m¥25,000–30,000Train
- Take the train from Shinimamiya to Gokurakubashitrain [93549] Ltd. Exp Koya 1
3h 4m¥1,806–2,232
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Osaka to Kōya is to drive which costs ¥1100 - ¥1700 and takes 1h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Osaka to Kōya is to drive which takes 1h 21m and costs ¥1100 - ¥1700.
No, there is no direct bus from Osaka to Kōya. However, there are services departing from Kyoto Sta. Hachijoguchi and arriving at Koyakeisatsu-mae via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 14m.
No, there is no direct train from Osaka to Kōya. However, there are services departing from Yodoyabashi and arriving at Kōyasan-eki via Shinimamiya, Hashimoto(Wakayama) and Gokurakubashi Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 23m.
The distance between Osaka and Kōya is 68 km. The road distance is 66.7 km.
The best way to get from Osaka to Kōya without a car is to train via Hashimoto(Wakayama) which takes 2h 23m and costs ¥1700 - ¥2000.
It takes approximately 2h 23m to get from Osaka to Kōya, including transfers.
Osaka to Kōya bus services, operated by Keihan Bus, depart from Kyoto Sta. Hachijoguchi station.
Osaka to Kōya train services, operated by Nankai Electric Railway, depart from Shinimamiya station.
The best way to get from Osaka to Kōya is to train via Hashimoto(Wakayama) which takes 2h 23m and costs ¥1700 - ¥2000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥2600 and takes 4h 14m.
What companies run services between Osaka, Japan and Kōya, Wakayama, Japan?
You can take a subway from Yodoyabashi to Kōyasan-eki via Dobutsuen-Mae, Shinimamiya, Hashimoto(Wakayama), Gokurakubashi, and Gokurakubashi Station in around 2h 23m. Alternatively, Keihan Bus operates a bus from Kyoto Sta. Hachijoguchi to Koyakeisatsu-mae once daily. Tickets cost ¥2,600 and the journey takes 2h 58m.
- 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 Hashimoto(Wakayama) to Gokurakubashi
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥400–460
- Website
- https://www.nankai.co.jp/en_railway
Train from Shinimamiya to Gokurakubashi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥900–1,100
- 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 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
- 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
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Estimated price
- ¥25,000–30,000
Kokusai Kogyo
- Phone
- +81 570-03-5931
- Website
- kkg-osaka.jp
Osaka MK
- Phone
- +81 6-6452-4441
- Website
- mk-group.co.jp
Sakura Taxi
- Phone
- +81 6-6452-0055
- Website
- sakurataxi.co.jp
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More Questions & Answers
Osaka to Kōya bus services, operated by Keihan Bus, arrive at Koyakeisatsu-mae station.
Osaka to Kōya train services, operated by Nankai Electric Railway, arrive at Hashimoto(Wakayama) station.
Yes, the driving distance between Osaka to Kōya is 67 km. It takes approximately 1h 21m to drive from Osaka to Kōya.
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