There are 4 ways to get from Tanabe to Kōya by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Kii-Tanabe to Wakayamatrain
- Take the train from Wakayama to Hashimoto(Wakayama)train
- Take the train from Hashimoto(Wakayama) to Gokurakubashitrain
4h 8m¥2,913–3,812Drive 97 km
cheapest- Drive from Tanabe to Kōyacar 97 km
1h 25m¥1,680–2,426Bus
- Take the bus from Tokei-jinja to Gomadanzanbus Koyasan & Kumano Access Bus
- Take the bus from Gomadanzan to Senjuin-bashibus Koyasan & Kumano Access Bus
4h 39m¥4,572–6,361Bus via Watarase Onsen
- Take the bus from Kii-Tanabe Sta. to Watarase Onsenbus 81 Kumano Hongu Line / ...
- Take the bus from Watarase Onsen to Senjuin-bashi Higashibus
7h 9m¥4,491–7,652
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Tanabe to Kōya is to drive which costs ¥1600 - ¥2500 and takes 1h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Tanabe to Kōya is to drive which takes 1h 25m and costs ¥1600 - ¥2500.
No, there is no direct bus from Tanabe to Kōya. However, there are services departing from Tokei-jinja and arriving at Senjuin-bashi via Gomadanzan. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 39m.
No, there is no direct train from Tanabe to Kōya. However, there are services departing from Kii-Tanabe and arriving at Kōyasan-eki via Wakayama, Hashimoto(Wakayama) and Gokurakubashi Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 8m.
The distance between Tanabe and Kōya is 154 km. The road distance is 97 km.
The best way to get from Tanabe to Kōya without a car is to train which takes 4h 8m and costs ¥2900 - ¥3900.
It takes approximately 4h 8m to get from Tanabe to Kōya, including transfers.
Tanabe to Kōya bus services, operated by Ryujin Jidosha, depart from Tokei-jinja station.
Tanabe to Kōya train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), depart from Kii-Tanabe station.
The best way to get from Tanabe to Kōya is to train which takes 4h 8m and costs ¥2900 - ¥3900. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥4500 - ¥6500 and takes 4h 39m.
What companies run services between Tanabe, Wakayama, Japan and Kōya, Wakayama, Japan?
You can take a train from Kii-Tanabe to Kōyasan-eki via Wakayama, Hashimoto(Wakayama), Gokurakubashi, and Gokurakubashi Station in around 4h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tokei-jinja to Senjuin-bashi via Gomadanzan in around 4h 39m.
- Phone
- 0570-00-2486
- Website
- jr-odekake.net
Train from Kii-Tanabe to Wakayama
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥1,300–2,000
- Schedules at
- jorudan.co.jp
Train from Wakayama to Hashimoto(Wakayama)
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥650–950
- Schedules at
- JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)
- Phone
- 050-3090-2608
- 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 Hashimoto(Wakayama) to Gokurakubashi
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Phone
- 072-466-5551
- Website
- Ryujin Jidosha
Bus from Tokei-jinja to Gomadanzan
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 49m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥3,100–4,500
- Schedules at
- Ryujin Jidosha
Bus from Kii-Tanabe Sta. to Watarase Onsen
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,800–2,700
- Schedules at
- Ryujin Jidosha
Bus from Watarase Onsen to Senjuin-bashi Higashi
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 16m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥2,700–5,000
- Schedules at
- en.visitwakayama.jp
- Book at
- japanbusonline.com
- Website
- Nankai Rinkan Bus
Bus from Gomadanzan to Senjuin-bashi
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥1,400–1,900
- Schedules at
- Nankai Rinkan Bus
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More Questions & Answers
Tanabe to Kōya bus services, operated by Ryujin Jidosha, arrive at Gomadanzan station.
Tanabe to Kōya train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), arrive at Wakayama station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tanabe to Kōya is 97 km. It takes approximately 1h 25m to drive from Tanabe to Kōya.
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