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How to get fromOsaka to Kōya Sanby train, car, or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Osaka to Kōya San by train, car, or taxi

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  1. Train via Hashimoto(Wakayama)

    best
    1. Take the train from Shinimamiya to Hashimoto(Wakayama)train train [94703] Nankai Koya Line Exp. / ...
    2. Take the train from Hashimoto(Wakayama) to Gokurakubashitrain train [95057] Nankai Koya / ...
    2h 23m
    ¥1,736–1,982

  2. Drive 67.6 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Osaka to Kōya Sancar car 67.6 km
    1h 22m
    ¥1,165–1,683

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Osaka to Kōya Santaxi taxi 67.6 km
    1h 22m
    ¥25,000–30,000

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Shinimamiya to Gokurakubashitrain train [93549] Ltd. Exp Koya 1
    3h 5m
    ¥1,816–2,132

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  • Distance: 67.8 km
  • Duration: 2h 23m

What companies run services between Osaka, Japan and Kōya San, 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.

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