There are 3 ways to get from Wakayama to Kōya by train, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Wakayama to Hashimoto(Wakayama)train [27116] JR Wakayama / ...
- Take the train from Hashimoto(Wakayama) to Gokurakubashitrain [95057] Nankai Koya / ...
2h 31m¥4,337–5,255Drive 50.8 km
cheapest- Drive from Wakayama to Kōyacar 50.8 km
52 min¥874–1,262Taxi
- Take the taxi from Wakayama to Kōyataxi 50.8 km
52 min¥23,000–28,000
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Wakayama to Kōya is to drive which costs ¥850 - ¥1300 and takes 52 min.
The fastest way to get from Wakayama to Kōya is to drive which takes 52 min and costs ¥850 - ¥1300.
No, there is no direct train from Wakayama to Kōya. However, there are services departing from Wakayama and arriving at Kōyasan-eki via Hashimoto(Wakayama) and Gokurakubashi Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 31m.
The distance between Wakayama and Kōya is 67 km. The road distance is 50.8 km.
The best way to get from Wakayama to Kōya without a car is to train which takes 2h 31m and costs ¥4300 - ¥5500.
It takes approximately 2h 31m to get from Wakayama to Kōya, including transfers.
Wakayama to Kōya train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), depart from Wakayama station.
Wakayama to Kōya train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), arrive at Hashimoto(Wakayama) station.
Yes, the driving distance between Wakayama to Kōya is 51 km. It takes approximately 52 min to drive from Wakayama to Kōya.
There are 90+ hotels available in Kōya.
What companies run services between Wakayama, Japan and Kōya, Wakayama, Japan?
You can take a train from Wakayama to Kōya via Hashimoto(Wakayama), Gokurakubashi, Gokurakubashi Station, and Kōyasan-eki in around 2h 31m.
- Phone
- 0570-00-2486
- Website
- JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)
Train from Wakayama to Hashimoto(Wakayama)
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥650–950
- Schedules at
- JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)
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