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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Shikoku to Kōya

Composite routes from Shikoku to Kōya

Cheapest
4 h 36 min
Car
343 km.
from $18
Other
5 h 6 min
198 km.
from $112.99
9 h
Train, Bus
198 km.
from $98.51
5 h 51 min
Train, Plane
198 km.
from $125.16
6 h 48 min
Train, Plane
198 km.
from $158.28

Transport providers

Airlines

Japan Airlines

Website:
jal.com/
Plane from Matsuyama Airport to Osaka
Ave. Duration:
51 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$95.28–$190.56

All Nippon Airways

Website:
ana.co.jp/
Plane from Kochi Airport to Osaka
Ave. Duration:
45 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$76.22–$165.15
Plane from Matsuyama Airport to Osaka
Ave. Duration:
51 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$95.28–$190.56

Train operators

Japan Railways Shinkansen

Phone:
050-2016-1603
Website:
jrhokkaido.co.jp/global/
Train from Okayama to Shin-Ōsaka
Ave. Duration:
45 min
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$36.84–$54.63

Japan Railways Limited Express

Phone:
(050) 2016-1603
Website:
jrhokkaido.co.jp/global/
Train from Niihama to Okayama
Ave. Duration:
1h 39m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$27.95–$39.38
Train from Niihama to Takamatsu(Kagawa)
Ave. Duration:
1h 23m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$24.14–$34.30
Train from Kawanoe to Matsuyama(Ehime)
Ave. Duration:
1h 28m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$26.68–$38.11

Nankai Electric Railway

Phone:
050-3090-2608
Website:
nankai.co.jp/en_railway
Train from Shinimamiya to Hashimoto(Wakayama)
Ave. Duration:
47 min
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$5.08–$5.97
Train from Namba(Nankai) to Hashimoto(Wakayama)
Ave. Duration:
49 min
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$5.34–$6.22
Train from Hashimoto(Wakayama) to Gokurakubashi
Ave. Duration:
38 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$2.79–$3.30

JR SHIKOKU (Shikoku Railway Company)

Phone:
0570-00-4592
Website:
jr-shikoku.co.jp/
Train from Niihama to Takamatsu(Kagawa)
Ave. Duration:
2h 12m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Train from Kawanoe to Matsuyama(Ehime)
Ave. Duration:
3h 7m
Frequency:
Once daily

Bus operators

Tosaden Kotsu

Phone:
088-833-7121
Website:
tosaden.co.jp/
Train from Gomennishimachi to Kazurashimabashihigashizume
Ave. Duration:
28 min
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$2.03–$2.92

Takamatsu Express

Website:
footbus.co.jp/
Bus from Takamatsu Station to Namba(Nankai)
Ave. Duration:
3h 57m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$34.01

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Shikoku to Kōya?

The cheapest way to get from Shikoku to Kōya is to drive which costs $33.70 - $50 and takes 4h 13m.

What is the fastest way to get from Shikoku to Kōya?

The fastest way to get from Shikoku to Kōya is to drive which takes 4h 13m and costs $33.70 - $50 .

Is there a direct train between Shikoku and Kōya?

No, there is no direct train from Shikoku to Kōya. However, there are services departing from Niihama and arriving at Kōyasan-eki via Okayama, Shin-Ōsaka Station, Shinimamiya, Hashimoto(Wakayama) and Gokurakubashi Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 6m.

How far is it from Shikoku to Kōya?

The distance between Shikoku and Kōya is 353 km. The road distance is 327.2 km.

How do I travel from Shikoku to Kōya without a car?

The best way to get from Shikoku to Kōya without a car is to train which takes 5h 6m and costs $65.22 - $92.39 .

How long does it take to get from Shikoku to Kōya?

It takes approximately 5h 6m to get from Shikoku to Kōya, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Shikoku to Kōya train from?

Shikoku to Kōya train services, operated by Japan Railways Limited Express, depart from Niihama station.

Where does the Shikoku to Kōya train arrive?

Shikoku to Kōya train services, operated by Japan Railways Limited Express, arrive at Okayama station.

Can I drive from Shikoku to Kōya?

Yes, the driving distance between Shikoku to Kōya is 327 km. It takes approximately 4h 13m to drive from Shikoku to Kōya.

Where can I stay near Kōya?

There are 69+ hotels available in Kōya. Prices start at $32.33 per night.
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