How to travel from Mine to Koyasan, Japan

The distance between Mine and Koyasan is around 561km (349 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 3h 55m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Mine to Koyasan by train, car, plane and bus. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out KoyasanMine if you're planning a return trip.

🚀 Fastest
1
train
+
train
+

Train

Take the train to Shin-Osaka and then to Hineno.

  • Duration3h 55m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    ¥38,330($280)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

💰 Cheapest
2
train
+
train
+
plane
+
4 x train
+

Train and Plane

Take the train to Asa and then to Hakata then fly from Fukuoka (FUK) to Osaka Itami (ITM) then take the train to Osaka, Shinimamiya then Hashimoto(Wakayama) and then to Gokurakubashi.

  • Duration5h 40m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    ¥22,315($165)
Operated by

Multiple operators

3 similiar routes

We’ve grouped similar routes together, click the arrows to see the other options.

3
car
+

Drive

Drive to Koyasan Reihōkan.

  • Duration6h 20m
  • Distance561km (349 miles)
Get turn-by-turn directions

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Mine and Koyasan

There are several options for getting from Mine to Koyasan by train, car, plane and bus. The cheapest option is to take the train and then fly which costs around ¥22,315 ($165) and will take around 5h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥38,330 ($280).

The distance between Mine and Koyasan is around 561km (349 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 402km (250 miles)

It takes around 3h 55m to get from Mine and Koyasan by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Mine to Koyasan is to take the train which takes around 3h 55m and will set you back approx ¥38,330 ($280).

The cheapest way to travel between Mine and Koyasan, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then fly which will typically cost around ¥22,315 ($165) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Mine and Koyasan. It typically takes around 3h 55m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Mine to Koyasan. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Asa, Shin-Yamaguchi, Shin-Osaka and Hineno. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 3h 55m.

Japan Railways Shinkansen and Japan Railways Limited Express run train services between Mine and Koyasan. Trains depart hourly and will take around 3h 55m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Mine and Koyasan. We recommend that you take the train to Shin-Osaka and then to Hineno. instead which will take 3h 55m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Mine to Koyasan. We recommend that you take the train to Asa and then to Hakata then fly from Fukuoka (FUK) to Osaka Itami (ITM) then take the train to Osaka, Shinimamiya then Hashimoto(Wakayama) and then to Gokurakubashi. instead which will take 5h 40m.

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 Mine and Koyasan. The distance is around 561km (349 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Mine to Koyasan is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 55m and will usually cost around ¥38,330 ($280).

How do I get from Mine to Koyasan

Compare travel optionsbetween Mine and Koyasan

Transport options from Mine to Koyasan
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
3h 55m
¥38,330($280)
every 3 hours568km (353 miles)
Train and Plane + 3 similar
5h 40m
¥22,315($165)
every 3 hours696km (432 miles)
Train to Asa, plane7h 20m
¥26,010($190)
every 3 hours693km (430 miles)
Train to Asa, plane7h 25m
¥28,340($205)
every 3 hours810km (504 miles)
Train, Plane and Bus6h 55m
¥37,375($275)
every 3 hours770km (478 miles)
Drive
6h 20m
¥8,490($62)
on demand561km (349 miles)

Top Carriersoperating between Mine and Koyasan

Bus companies

Train operators

Airlines

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