There are 4 ways to get from Shinsaibashi to Kōya San by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
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 20m¥1,722–1,965Drive 65.4 km
cheapest- Drive from Shinsaibashi to Kōya Sancar 65.4 km
1h 20m¥1,133–1,636Bus
- Take the bus from Namba to HighWay Kyo-Tanabe Parking Areabus Direct Express Kyoto
- Take the bus from Highway Kyotanabe to Daimon Minami Chushajobus
4h 15m¥3,279Taxi
- Take the taxi from Shinsaibashi to Kōya Santaxi 65.4 km
1h 20m¥24,000–29,000
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Shinsaibashi to Kōya San is to drive which costs ¥1100 - ¥1700 and takes 1h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Shinsaibashi to Kōya San is to drive which takes 1h 20m and costs ¥1100 - ¥1700.
No, there is no direct bus from Shinsaibashi to Kōya San. However, there are services departing from Namba and arriving at Daimon Minami Chushajo via Highway Kyotanabe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from Shinsaibashi to Kōya San. However, there are services departing from Shinsaibashi and arriving at Kōyasan-eki via Shinimamiya, Hashimoto(Wakayama) and Gokurakubashi Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 20m.
The distance between Shinsaibashi and Kōya San is 65 km. The road distance is 65.4 km.
The best way to get from Shinsaibashi to Kōya San without a car is to train which takes 2h 20m and costs ¥1700 - ¥2000.
It takes approximately 2h 20m to get from Shinsaibashi to Kōya San, including transfers.
Shinsaibashi to Kōya San bus services, operated by Keihan Bus, depart from Namba station.
Shinsaibashi to Kōya San train services, operated by Nankai Electric Railway, depart from Shinimamiya station.
The best way to get from Shinsaibashi to Kōya San is to train which takes 2h 20m and costs ¥1700 - ¥2000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥3279 and takes 4h 15m.
What companies run services between Shinsaibashi, Japan and Kōya San, Japan?
You can take a subway from Shinsaibashi to Kōyasan-eki via Dobutsuen-Mae, Shinimamiya, Hashimoto(Wakayama), Gokurakubashi, and Gokurakubashi Station in around 2h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Namba to Daimon Minami Chushajo via HighWay Kyo-Tanabe Parking Area and Highway Kyotanabe in around 4h 15m.
- Phone
- 050-3090-2608
- 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
- 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
- Phone
- 077-531-2121
- Website
- keihanbus.jp
Bus from Namba to HighWay Kyo-Tanabe Parking Area
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥679
- Schedules at
- keihanbus.jp
- Book at
- japanbusonline.com
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 20m
- Estimated price
- ¥24,000–29,000
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
Shinsaibashi to Kōya San bus services, operated by Keihan Bus, arrive at HighWay Kyo-Tanabe Parking Area station.
Shinsaibashi to Kōya San train services, operated by Nankai Electric Railway, arrive at Hashimoto(Wakayama) station.
Yes, the driving distance between Shinsaibashi to Kōya San is 65 km. It takes approximately 1h 20m to drive from Shinsaibashi to Kōya San.
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