How to travel from Obihiro to Koyasan, Japan
The distance between Obihiro and Koyasan is around 1,314km (817 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 7hrs.
9 routes found
We've found 9 different ways to get from Obihiro to Koyasan by plane, train, bus, car and ferry. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Koyasan → Obihiro if you're planning a return trip.
Fly to Kobe (UKB), Train
Fly from Obihiro (OBO) to Kobe (UKB) then take the train to Hashimoto(Wakayama).
- Duration7hrs
- Flight time3hrs
- Typical cost¥26,970($195)
Multiple operators
4 similiar routes
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Train
Take the train to Minami-Chitose, Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto, Tokyo then Shin-Osaka and then to Hineno.
- Duration13h 20m
- Departsevery 4 hours
- Typical cost¥69,680($510)
Multiple train operators
Train and Bus
Take the train to Minami-Chitose then Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto and then to Tokyo then take the bus to Highway Kyotanabe and then to Okunoin-mae.
- Duration19h 40m
- Departstwice a week
- Typical cost¥44,490($325)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Car and Ferry
Drive to Otaru then take a ferry to Maizuru then drive to Koyasan Reihōkan.
- Duration1 day 1h
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost¥24,230($175)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Obihiro and Koyasan
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Obihiro to Koyasan by plane, train, bus, car and ferry. The cheapest option is to drive and then take a ferry which costs around ¥24,230 ($175) and will take around 1 day 1h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 7hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥26,970 ($195).
The distance between Obihiro and Koyasan is around 1,314km (817 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,171km (728 miles)
It takes around 7hrs to get from Obihiro and Koyasan by plane and train.
The quickest way to get from Obihiro to Koyasan is to fly and then take the train which takes around 7hrs and will set you back approx ¥26,970 ($195).
The cheapest way to travel between Obihiro and Koyasan is to drive and then take a ferry which will typically cost around ¥24,230 ($175) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Obihiro and Koyasan. It typically takes around 13h 20m and departs every 4 hours.
There are no direct train services that runs from Obihiro to Koyasan. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Minami-Chitose, Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto, Tokyo, Shin-Osaka and Hineno. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 13h 20m.
Japan Railways Limited Express and Japan Railways Shinkansen run train services between Obihiro and Koyasan. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 13h 20m, 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 Obihiro and Koyasan. We recommend that you fly from Obihiro (OBO) to Kobe (UKB) then take the train to Hashimoto(Wakayama). instead which will take 7hrs.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Obihiro to Koyasan. We recommend that you fly from Obihiro (OBO) to Osaka Itami (ITM) then take the train to Hashimoto(Wakayama). instead which will take 7hrs.
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 Obihiro to Koyasan. We recommend that you fly from Obihiro (OBO) to Osaka Itami (ITM) then take the train to Hashimoto(Wakayama). instead which will take 7hrs.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Obihiro to Koyasan is to fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 7hrs and will usually cost around ¥26,695 ($195).
Compare travel optionsbetween Obihiro and Koyasan
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly to Kobe (UKB), Train + 4 similar | 7hrs | ¥26,970($195) | every 4 hours | 1,421km (883 miles) |
| Plane and Train | 7hrs | ¥26,695($195) | every 4 hours | 1,380km (857 miles) |
| Train to Minami-Chitose, plane | 7h 35m | ¥32,310($235) | every 2 hours | 1,357km (843 miles) |
| Train and Plane | 7h 40m | ¥34,770($255) | every 2 hours | 1,314km (817 miles) |
| Train to Minami-Chitose, plane | 8h 15m | ¥29,435($215) | every 2 hours | 1,444km (897 miles) |
Train | 13h 20m | ¥69,680($510) | every 4 hours | 1,865km (1,159 miles) |
Train and Bus + 1 similar | 19h 40m | ¥44,490($325) | twice a week | 1,816km (1,128 miles) |
| Bus and Train | 20h 25m | ¥43,125($315) | once daily | 1,827km (1,136 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 1 day 1h | ¥24,230($175) | once daily | 1,483km (922 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Obihiro and Koyasan
Airlines
AIRDO
Skymark Airlines
Ibex Airlines
Ferry operators
Shin Nihonkai Ferry
Bus companies
Nankai Bus
Keihan Bus
Hokuto Kotsu
Obiun Kanko
Kintetsu Bus
Train operators
Nankai Railways
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