There are 4 ways to get from Osaka to Okunoin by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Shinimamiya to Gokurakubashitrain [93549] Ltd. Exp Koya 1
3h 25m¥1,896–2,242Drive 70.3 km
cheapest- Drive from Osaka to Okunoincar 70.3 km
1h 17m¥1,221–1,764Bus
- Take the bus from Kyoto Sta. Hachijoguchi to Okunoin-maebus
4h 3m¥2,600Taxi
- Take the taxi from Osaka to Okunointaxi 70.3 km
1h 17m¥26,000–31,000
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Osaka to Okunoin is to drive which costs ¥1200 - ¥1800 and takes 1h 17m.
The fastest way to get from Osaka to Okunoin is to drive which takes 1h 17m and costs ¥1200 - ¥1800.
No, there is no direct bus from Osaka to Okunoin. However, there are services departing from Kyoto Sta. Hachijoguchi and arriving at Okunoin-mae via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 3m.
No, there is no direct train from Osaka to Okunoin. However, there are services departing from Yodoyabashi and arriving at Kōyasan-eki via Shinimamiya and Gokurakubashi Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 25m.
The distance between Osaka and Okunoin is 73 km. The road distance is 70.3 km.
The best way to get from Osaka to Okunoin without a car is to train which takes 3h 25m and costs ¥1900 - ¥2300.
It takes approximately 3h 25m to get from Osaka to Okunoin, including transfers.
Osaka to Okunoin bus services, operated by Keihan Bus, depart from Kyoto Sta. Hachijoguchi station.
Osaka to Okunoin train services, operated by Nankai Electric Railway Limited Express, depart from Shinimamiya station.
The best way to get from Osaka to Okunoin is to train which takes 3h 25m and costs ¥1900 - ¥2300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥2600 and takes 4h 3m.
What companies run services between Osaka, Japan and Okunoin, Japan?
Nankai Electric Railway Limited Express operates a train from Shinimamiya to Gokurakubashi 4 times a day, and the journey takes 1h 17m. Nankai Electric Railway also services this route 3 times a day. Alternatively, Keihan Bus operates a bus from Kyoto Sta. Hachijoguchi to Okunoin-mae once daily. Tickets cost ¥2,600 and the journey takes 2h 45m.
- Phone
- 050-3090-2608
- Website
- nankai.co.jp
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
- 077-531-2121
- Website
- keihanbus.jp
Bus from Kyoto Sta. Hachijoguchi to Okunoin-mae
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥2,600
- Schedules at
- keihanbus.jp
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Estimated price
- ¥26,000–31,000
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 Okunoin bus services, operated by Keihan Bus, arrive at Okunoin-mae station.
Osaka to Okunoin train services, operated by Nankai Electric Railway Limited Express, arrive at Gokurakubashi station.
Yes, the driving distance between Osaka to Okunoin is 70 km. It takes approximately 1h 17m to drive from Osaka to Okunoin.
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