There are 3 ways to get from Wazuka to Kōya by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Highway Kyotanabe to Koyakeisatsu-maebus
3h 13m¥14,958–17,205Drive 94.8 km
cheapest- Drive from Wazuka to Kōyacar 94.8 km
1h 37m¥1,645–2,376Train
- Take the train from Kamo to Shin-Imamiyatrain
- Take the train from Shinimamiya to Hashimoto(Wakayama)train
- Take the train from Hashimoto(Wakayama) to Gokurakubashitrain
3h 34m¥9,181–11,038
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Wazuka to Kōya is to drive which costs ¥1600 - ¥2400 and takes 1h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Wazuka to Kōya is to drive which takes 1h 37m and costs ¥1600 - ¥2400.
No, there is no direct bus from Wazuka to Kōya. However, there are services departing from Highway Kyotanabe and arriving at Koyakeisatsu-mae via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 13m.
No, there is no direct train from Wazuka to Kōya. However, there are services departing from Kamo and arriving at Kōyasan-eki via Shinimamiya, Hashimoto(Wakayama) and Gokurakubashi Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 34m.
The distance between Wazuka and Kōya is 124 km. The road distance is 94.8 km.
The best way to get from Wazuka to Kōya without a car is to bus which takes 3h 13m and costs ¥15000 - ¥18000.
It takes approximately 3h 13m to get from Wazuka to Kōya, including transfers.
Wazuka to Kōya bus services, operated by Keihan Bus, depart from Highway Kyotanabe station.
Wazuka to Kōya train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), depart from Kamo station.
The best way to get from Wazuka to Kōya is to bus which takes 3h 13m and costs ¥15000 - ¥18000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ¥9000 - ¥11000 and takes 3h 34m.
What companies run services between Wazuka, Japan and Kōya, Wakayama, Japan?
Keihan Bus operates a bus from Highway Kyotanabe to Koyakeisatsu-mae once daily. Tickets cost ¥2,600 and the journey takes 2h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Wazuka to Kōyasan-eki via Kamo, Shinimamiya, Hashimoto(Wakayama), Gokurakubashi, and Gokurakubashi Station in around 3h 34m.
- Phone
- 0570-00-2486
- Website
- jr-odekake.net
Train from Kamo to Shin-Imamiya
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥800–1,200
- Schedules at
- jr-odekake.net
- Phone
- 050-3090-2608
- Website
- nankai.co.jp
Train from Shinimamiya to Hashimoto(Wakayama)
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥650–800
- Website
- https://www.nankai.co.jp/en_railway
Train from Hashimoto(Wakayama) to Gokurakubashi
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥400–460
- Website
- https://www.nankai.co.jp/en_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
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More Questions & Answers
Wazuka to Kōya bus services, operated by Keihan Bus, arrive at Koyakeisatsu-mae station.
Wazuka to Kōya train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), arrive at Shin-Imamiya station.
Yes, the driving distance between Wazuka to Kōya is 95 km. It takes approximately 1h 37m to drive from Wazuka to Kōya.
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