How to travel from Koyasan to Fukui, Japan

The distance between Koyasan and Fukui is around 267km (166 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 Koyasan to Fukui 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 Shinimamiya and then to Fukui(Fukui).

  • Duration4h 30m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    ¥7,395($54)

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Bus

Take the bus to Kansai Airport Terminal 1 and then to Fukui.

  • Duration6h 15m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ¥8,215($60)
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Drive

Drive to Fukui-shi.

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

There are several options for getting from Koyasan to Fukui by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ¥7,395 ($54) and will take around 4h 30m. 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 ¥4,380 ($32).

The distance between Koyasan and Fukui is around 267km (166 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 212km (132 miles)

It takes around 4h 30m to get from Koyasan and Fukui by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Koyasan to Fukui is to drive which takes around 3h 20m and will set you back approx ¥4,380 ($32).

The cheapest way to travel between Koyasan and Fukui, 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 Koyasan and Fukui. It typically takes around 4h 30m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Koyasan to Fukui. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Kōyasan-eki, Gokurakubashi Station, Hashimoto(Wakayama), Shinimamiya and Osaka. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 4h 30m.

Nankai Railways, Japan Railways Limited Express and Japan Railways (JR) run train services between Koyasan and Fukui. Trains depart hourly and will take around 4h 30m, 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 Koyasan and Fukui. It typically takes around 6h 15m and departs once daily.

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

Kansai Airport Transportation Enterprise and Keifuku Bus run regular bus services between Koyasan and Fukui. 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 Koyasan to Fukui. We recommend that you take the train to Shinimamiya and then to Fukui(Fukui). instead which will take 4h 30m.

The closest major airport to Fukui is Komatsu Airport (KMQ) (KMQ) which is approximately 41km (26 miles) from Fukui. Toyama Airport (TOY) (TOY) and Chubu Centrair International Airport (NGO) (NGO) 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 Koyasan and Fukui. 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 Koyasan to Fukui is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 30m and will usually cost around ¥7,395 ($54).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Koyasan and Fukui

Transport options from Koyasan to Fukui
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
4h 30m
¥7,395($54)
hourly267km (166 miles)
Train via Hashimoto(Wakayama)4h 45m
¥7,395($54)
5 times a week268km (166 miles)
Bus
6h 15m
¥8,215($60)
once daily348km (216 miles)
Drive
3h 20m
¥4,380($32)
on demand285km (177 miles)

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Airports near Fukui

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

KMQ
Komatsu Airport (KMQ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
41km (26 miles) from Fukui
TOY
Toyama Airport (TOY)
Domestic Airport
Distance
108km (67 miles) from Fukui
NGO
Chubu Centrair International Airport (NGO)
International Airport
Distance
144km (89 miles) from Fukui