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How to get fromUji to Kōya Sanby train, bus, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Uji to Kōya San by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Uji to Naratrain train
    2. Take the train from Nara to Shin-Imamiyatrain train
    3. Take the train from Shinimamiya to Hashimoto(Wakayama)train train
    4. Take the train from Hashimoto(Wakayama) to Gokurakubashitrain train
    3h 57m
    ¥2,562–3,193

  2. Drive 96.1 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Uji to Kōya Sancar car 96.1 km
    1h 40m
    ¥1,656–2,392

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Kyoto Sta. Hachijoguchi to Daimon Minami Chushajobus bus
    4h 4m
    ¥2,870–2,974

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  • Distance: 127.5 km
  • Duration: 3h 57m

What companies run services between Uji, Japan and Kōya San, Japan?

You can take a train from Uji to Kōyasan-eki via Nara, Shinimamiya, Hashimoto(Wakayama), Gokurakubashi, and Gokurakubashi Station in around 3h 57m. Alternatively, Keihan Bus operates a bus from Kyoto Sta. Hachijoguchi to Daimon Minami Chushajo once daily. Tickets cost ¥2,600 and the journey takes 2h 35m.

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