How to travel from Koyasan to Tokyo, Japan

The distance between Koyasan and Tokyo is around 509km (316 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 30m.

9 routes found

We've found 9 different ways to get from Koyasan to Tokyo by train, bus, car, plane and subway. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Hashimoto(Wakayama) and then to Namba(Nankai) then fly from Osaka Itami (ITM) to Tokyo Haneda (HND).

  • Duration4h 30m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    ¥13,690($100)
Operated by

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4 similiar routes

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Train

Take the train to Shinimamiya and then to Tokyo.

  • Duration5h 10m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    ¥15,605($115)
Operated by

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Bus via Kosoku Kyotanabe

Take the bus to Kosoku Kyotanabe and then to Tokyo.

  • Duration10h 10m
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    ¥12,320($90)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Tokyo.

  • Duration5h 50m
  • Distance531km (330 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Koyasan and Tokyo

There are several options for getting from Koyasan to Tokyo by train, bus, car, plane and subway. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ¥10,950 ($80) and will take around 11h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥13,690 ($100).

The distance between Koyasan and Tokyo is around 509km (316 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 414km (257 miles)

It takes around 5h 10m to get from Koyasan and Tokyo by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Koyasan to Tokyo is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 30m and will set you back approx ¥13,690 ($100).

The cheapest way to travel between Koyasan and Tokyo, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ¥10,950 ($80) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Koyasan and Tokyo. It typically takes around 5h 10m and departs every 30 mins.

There are no direct train services that runs from Koyasan to Tokyo. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Kōyasan-eki, Gokurakubashi Station, Hashimoto(Wakayama), Shinimamiya and Shin-Osaka. These services run every 30 mins and will take a minimum of 5h 10m.

Nankai Railways, Japan Railways Limited Express and Japan Railways Shinkansen run train services between Koyasan and Tokyo. Trains depart every 30 mins and will take around 5h 10m, 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 Tokyo. It typically takes around 11h 15m and departs 4 times a day.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Koyasan to Tokyo. 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 Station JR Express BT. These services run 4 times a day and will take a minimum of 11h 15m.

JR Bus Kanto, Keihan Bus and Nankai Bus run regular bus services between Koyasan and Tokyo. Buses run 4 times a day and take around 11h 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 Tokyo. We recommend that you take the train to Hashimoto(Wakayama) and then to Namba(Nankai) then fly from Osaka Itami (ITM) to Tokyo Haneda (HND). instead which will take 4h 30m.

The closest major airport to Tokyo is Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND) (HND) which is approximately 15km (9 miles) from Tokyo. Narita International Airport (NRT) (NRT) and Ibaraki Airport (IBR) (IBR) 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 Tokyo. The distance is around 531km (330 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Koyasan to Tokyo is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 10m and will usually cost around ¥15,605 ($115).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Koyasan and Tokyo

Transport options from Koyasan to Tokyo
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 4 similar
4h 30m
¥13,690($100)
hourly509km (316 miles)
Train to Hashimoto(Wakayama), plane5h 5m
¥15,605($115)
hourly561km (349 miles)
Train to Hashimoto(Wakayama), plane5h 35m
¥19,575($145)
hourly590km (366 miles)
Train to Hashimoto(Wakayama), plane5h 40m
¥30,940($225)
hourly714km (443 miles)
Train, Bus and Plane6h 30m
¥24,095($175)
hourly733km (455 miles)
Train
5h 10m
¥15,605($115)
hourly591km (367 miles)
Bus via Kosoku Kyotanabe + 1 similar
10h 10m
¥12,320($90)
twice a week570km (354 miles)
Bus11h 15m
¥10,950($80)
once daily659km (409 miles)
Drive
5h 50m
¥7,940($58)
on demand531km (330 miles)

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Airports near Tokyo

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

HND
Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND)
International Airport
Distance
15km (9 miles) from Tokyo
NRT
Narita International Airport (NRT)
International Airport
Distance
58km (36 miles) from Tokyo
IBR
Ibaraki Airport (IBR)
Domestic Airport
Distance
81km (50 miles) from Tokyo