There are 4 ways to get from Umeda (Station) to Kōya 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 31m¥4,545–5,393Drive 67.7 km
cheapest- Drive from Umeda (Station) to Kōyacar 67.7 km
1h 22m¥1,031–1,488Bus
- Take the bus from Highway Kyotanabe to Koyakeisatsu-maebus
4h 23m¥2,600Taxi
- Take the taxi from Umeda (Station) to Kōyataxi 67.7 km
1h 22m¥31,000–37,000
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Umeda (Station) to Kōya is to drive which costs ¥1000 - ¥1500 and takes 1h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Umeda (Station) to Kōya is to drive which takes 1h 22m and costs ¥1000 - ¥1500.
No, there is no direct bus from Umeda (Station) to Kōya. However, there are services departing from Ōsaka and arriving at Koyakeisatsu-mae via Highway Kyotanabe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 23m.
No, there is no direct train from Umeda (Station) to Kōya. However, there are services departing from Umeda and arriving at Kōyasan-eki via Shinimamiya, Hashimoto(Wakayama) and Gokurakubashi Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 31m.
The distance between Umeda (Station) and Kōya is 74 km. The road distance is 67.7 km.
The best way to get from Umeda (Station) to Kōya without a car is to train which takes 2h 31m and costs ¥4500 - ¥5500.
It takes approximately 2h 31m to get from Umeda (Station) to Kōya, including transfers.
Umeda (Station) to Kōya bus services, operated by Keihan Bus, depart from Highway Kyotanabe station.
Umeda (Station) to Kōya train services, operated by Nankai Electric Railway, depart from Shinimamiya station.
The best way to get from Umeda (Station) to Kōya is to train which takes 2h 31m and costs ¥4500 - ¥5500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥2600 and takes 4h 23m.
What companies run services between Umeda (Station), Ōsaka, Japan and Kōya, Wakayama, Japan?
You can take a subway from Umeda to Kōya via Dobutsuen-Mae, Shinimamiya, Hashimoto(Wakayama), Gokurakubashi, Gokurakubashi Station, and Kōyasan-eki in around 2h 31m. Alternatively, Keihan Bus operates a bus from Highway Kyotanabe to Koyakeisatsu-mae once daily. Tickets cost ¥2,600 and the journey takes 2h 38m.
- 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 Highway Kyotanabe to Koyakeisatsu-mae
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 38m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥2,600
- Schedules at
- keihanbus.jp
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Estimated price
- ¥31,000–37,000
Uber
- Website
- uber.com
GO
- Website
- go.goinc.jp
Nihon Kotsu
- Phone
- +81 50 3116 4791
- Website
- nihon-kotsu-taxi.jp
MK Taxi Osaka
- Website
- mktaxi-japan.com
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Booking & Getting There
Umeda (Station) to Kōya bus services, operated by Keihan Bus, arrive at Koyakeisatsu-mae station.
Umeda (Station) to Kōya train services, operated by Nankai Electric Railway, arrive at Hashimoto(Wakayama) station.
Yes, the driving distance between Umeda (Station) to Kōya is 68 km. It takes approximately 1h 22m to drive from Umeda (Station) to Kōya.
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