The distance between Koyasan and Kurashiki is around 250km (155 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 25m.
We've found 2 different ways to get from Koyasan to Kurashiki by train, subway and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
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Take the train to Hashimoto(Wakayama), Shinimamiya, Shin-Osaka then Okayama and then to Kurashiki.
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There are several options for getting from Koyasan to Kurashiki by train, subway and car. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the underground which costs around ¥7,665 ($56) and will take around 3h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥3,970 ($29).
The distance between Koyasan and Kurashiki is around 250km (155 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 170km (106 miles)
It takes around 3h 40m to get from Koyasan and Kurashiki by train and subway. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 25m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Koyasan to Kurashiki is to drive which takes around 3h 25m and will set you back approx ¥3,970 ($29).
The cheapest way to travel between Koyasan and Kurashiki, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the underground which will typically cost around ¥7,665 ($56) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Koyasan and Kurashiki. It typically takes around 3h 40m and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Koyasan to Kurashiki. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Kōyasan-eki, Gokurakubashi Station, Hashimoto(Wakayama), Shinimamiya, Shin-Osaka and Okayama. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 3h 40m.
Nankai Railways, Japan Railways Limited Express, Osaka Metro, Japan Railways Shinkansen and Japan Railways (JR) run train services between Koyasan and Kurashiki. Trains depart hourly and will take around 3h 40m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Koyasan and Kurashiki. We recommend that you drive to Kurashiki. instead which will take 3h 25m.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Koyasan to Kurashiki. We recommend that you take the train to Hashimoto(Wakayama), Shinimamiya, Shin-Osaka then Okayama and then to Kurashiki. instead which will take 3h 40m.
The closest major airport to Kurashiki is Okayama Airport (OKJ) (OKJ) which is approximately 21km (13 miles) from Kurashiki. Takamatsu Airport (TAK) (TAK) and Kansai International Airport (KIX) (KIX) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Koyasan and Kurashiki. The distance is around 261km (162 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 25m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Koyasan to Kurashiki is to take the train and then take the underground which takes, on average, 3h 40m and will usually cost around ¥7,665 ($56).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train | 3h 40m | ¥7,665($56) | hourly | 250km (155 miles) |
Drive | 3h 25m | ¥3,970($29) | on demand | 261km (162 miles) |
Nankai Railways
Osaka Metro
Kansai Airport Transportation Enterprise
Ryobi Express
The following major airports near Kurashiki offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.