How to travel from Fukui to Koyasan, Japan

The distance between Fukui and Koyasan is around 264km (164 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 20m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Fukui to Koyasan by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train

Take the train to Shin-Osaka and then to Hashimoto(Wakayama).

  • Duration4h 35m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    ¥7,395($54)

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Bus

Take the bus to Osaka Umeda and then to Daimon South Parking lot.

  • Duration6h 15m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ¥7,530($55)
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Drive

Drive to Koyasan Reihōkan.

  • Duration3h 20m
  • Distance285km (177 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Fukui and Koyasan

There are several options for getting from Fukui to Koyasan by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ¥7,395 ($54) and will take around 4h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥4,245 ($31).

The distance between Fukui and Koyasan is around 264km (164 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 212km (132 miles)

It takes around 4h 35m to get from Fukui and Koyasan by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Fukui to Koyasan is to drive which takes around 3h 20m and will set you back approx ¥4,245 ($31).

The cheapest way to travel between Fukui and Koyasan, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around ¥7,395 ($54) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Fukui and Koyasan. It typically takes around 4h 35m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Fukui to Koyasan. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Shin-Osaka, Dobutsuen-Mae, Hashimoto(Wakayama), Gokurakubashi and Kōyasan-eki. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 4h 35m.

Japan Railways Limited Express, Nankai Railways and Japan Railways (JR) run train services between Fukui and Koyasan. Trains depart hourly and will take around 4h 35m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Fukui and Koyasan. It typically takes around 6h 15m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Fukui to Koyasan. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Osaka Umeda, Hotel New Hankyu, Kansai Airport Terminal 1 and Daimon South Parking lot. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 6h 15m.

Keifuku Bus and Kansai Airport Transportation Enterprise run regular bus services between Fukui and Koyasan. Buses run once daily and take around 6h 15m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Fukui to Koyasan. We recommend that you take the train to Shin-Osaka and then to Hashimoto(Wakayama). instead which will take 4h 35m.

The closest major airport to Koyasan is Kansai International Airport (KIX) (KIX) which is approximately 38km (24 miles) from Koyasan. Kobe Airport (UKB) (UKB) and Itami Airport (ITM) (ITM) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Fukui and Koyasan. The distance is around 285km (177 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Fukui to Koyasan is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 35m and will usually cost around ¥7,395 ($54).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Fukui and Koyasan

Transport options from Fukui to Koyasan
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
4h 35m
¥7,395($54)
hourly264km (164 miles)
Train via Osaka4h 55m
¥7,395($54)
5 times a week268km (166 miles)
Bus
6h 15m
¥7,530($55)
once daily327km (203 miles)
Drive
3h 20m
¥4,245($31)
on demand285km (177 miles)

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Airports near Koyasan

The following major airports near Koyasan offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.

KIX
Kansai International Airport (KIX)
International Airport
Distance
38km (24 miles) from Koyasan
UKB
Kobe Airport (UKB)
Domestic Airport
Distance
56km (35 miles) from Koyasan
ITM
Itami Airport (ITM)
Domestic Airport
Distance
64km (40 miles) from Koyasan