How to travel from Nishinoshima to Koyasan, Japan
The distance between Nishinoshima and Koyasan is around 485km (301 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a ferry, then take the bus, then fly and then take the train which takes around 7h 30m.
7 routes found
We've found 7 different ways to get from Nishinoshima to Koyasan by ferry, train, bus and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Koyasan → Nishinoshima if you're planning a return trip.
Ferry, Bus, Plane and Train
Take a ferry to Shichirui Port then take the bus to Matsue Station then fly from Izumo (IZO) to Osaka Itami (ITM) then take the train to Hashimoto(Wakayama) and then to Gokurakubashi.
- Duration7h 30m
- Flight time50min
- Typical cost¥25,875($190)
Multiple operators
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Ferry and Train
Take a ferry to Shichirui Port then take the train to Okayama then Shin-Osaka and then to Hineno.
- Duration7h 35m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost¥44,905($330)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Ferry and Bus
Take a ferry to Shichirui Port then take the bus to Osaka Umeda.
- Duration9h 15m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost¥18,070($130)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Nishinoshima and Koyasan
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Nishinoshima to Koyasan by ferry, train, bus and plane. The cheapest option is to take a ferry and then take the bus which costs around ¥14,510 ($105) and will take around 10h 5m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a ferry, then take the bus, then fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 7h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥25,875 ($190).
The distance between Nishinoshima and Koyasan is around 485km (301 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 313km (195 miles)
It takes around 7h 35m to get from Nishinoshima and Koyasan by ferry and train.
The quickest way to get from Nishinoshima to Koyasan is to take a ferry, then take the bus, then fly and then take the train which takes around 7h 30m and will set you back approx ¥25,875 ($190).
The cheapest way to travel between Nishinoshima and Koyasan is to take a ferry and then take the bus which will typically cost around ¥14,510 ($105) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Nishinoshima and Koyasan. We recommend that you take a ferry to Shichirui Port then take the bus to Matsue Station then fly from Izumo (IZO) to Osaka Itami (ITM) then take the train to Hashimoto(Wakayama) and then to Gokurakubashi. instead which will take 7h 30m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Nishinoshima and Koyasan. We recommend that you take a ferry to Shichirui Port then take the bus to Matsue Station then fly from Izumo (IZO) to Osaka Itami (ITM) then take the train to Hashimoto(Wakayama) and then to Gokurakubashi. instead which will take 7h 30m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Nishinoshima to Koyasan. We recommend that you take a ferry to Shichirui Port then take the bus to Matsue Station then fly from Izumo (IZO) to Osaka Itami (ITM) then take the train to Hashimoto(Wakayama) and then to Gokurakubashi. instead which will take 7h 30m.
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
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Nishinoshima to Koyasan. We recommend that you take a ferry to Shichirui Port then take the train to Okayama then Shin-Osaka and then to Hineno. instead which will take 7h 35m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Nishinoshima to Koyasan is to take a ferry and then take the train which takes, on average, 7h 35m and will usually cost around ¥44,905 ($330).
Compare travel optionsbetween Nishinoshima and Koyasan
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Ferry, Bus, Plane and Train + 1 similar | 7h 30m | ¥25,875($190) | once daily | 494km (307 miles) |
| Ferry to Shichirui Port, bus, plane and train | 8h 20m | ¥40,385($295) | once daily | 787km (489 miles) |
Ferry and Train + 1 similar | 7h 35m | ¥44,905($330) | once daily | 576km (358 miles) |
| Ferry, Train and Bus | 11h 50m | ¥17,935($130) | once daily | 565km (351 miles) |
Ferry and Bus + 2 similar | 9h 15m | ¥18,070($130) | once daily | 512km (318 miles) |
| Ferry to Sakaiminato, Bus | 10h 5m | ¥14,510($105) | once daily | 485km (301 miles) |
| Ferry to Shichirui, Bus | 10h 25m | ¥16,430($120) | once daily | 495km (307 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Nishinoshima and Koyasan
Bus companies
Nihon Kotsu
Chugoku JR Bus Company
Ryobi Express
Ferry operators
Oki Kisen
Train operators
Nankai Railways
Airlines
Fuji Dream
Airports near Koyasan
The following major airports near Koyasan offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.
Kansai International Airport (KIX)
- Distance
- 38km (24 miles) from Koyasan
Kobe Airport (UKB)
- Distance
- 56km (35 miles) from Koyasan
Itami Airport (ITM)
- Distance
- 64km (40 miles) from Koyasan