How to travel from Okinawa to Koyasan, Japan
The distance between Okinawa and Koyasan is around 1,258km (782 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 4h 55m.
6 routes found
We've found 6 different ways to get from Okinawa to Koyasan by bus, plane, train, ferry and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Koyasan → Okinawa if you're planning a return trip.
Bus and Plane
Take the bus to 県庁北口 then fly from Okinawa (OKA) to Osaka Kansai (KIX).
- Duration4h 55m
- Flight time2hrs
- Typical cost¥24,915($180)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Ferry and Bus
Take a ferry to 鹿児島新港 新港待合所 then take the bus to Kumamoto Kencho-mae and then to Sannomiya Station.
- Duration1 day 19h
- Departs5 times a week
- Typical cost¥34,635($255)
Multiple operators
Ferry and Train
Take a ferry to 鹿児島新港 新港待合所 then take the train to Shin-Osaka and then to Hashimoto(Wakayama).
- Duration1 day 6h
- Departs5 times a week
- Typical cost¥36,550($265)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Okinawa and Koyasan
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Okinawa to Koyasan by bus, plane, train, ferry and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which costs around ¥24,370 ($180) and will take around 6h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥24,915 ($180).
The distance between Okinawa and Koyasan is around 1,258km (782 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,132km (704 miles)
It takes around 4h 55m to get from Okinawa and Koyasan by bus and plane.
The quickest way to get from Okinawa to Koyasan is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 4h 55m and will set you back approx ¥24,915 ($180).
The cheapest way to travel between Okinawa and Koyasan is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which will typically cost around ¥24,370 ($180) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Okinawa and Koyasan. We recommend that you take the bus to 県庁北口 then fly from Okinawa (OKA) to Osaka Kansai (KIX). instead which will take 4h 55m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Okinawa and Koyasan. We recommend that you take the bus to 県庁北口 then fly from Okinawa (OKA) to Osaka Kansai (KIX). instead which will take 4h 55m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Okinawa to Koyasan. We recommend that you take the bus to 県庁北口 then fly from Okinawa (OKA) to Osaka Kansai (KIX). instead which will take 4h 55m.
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 Okinawa to Koyasan. We recommend that you take the bus to 県庁北口 then fly from Okinawa (OKA) to Osaka Kansai (KIX). instead which will take 4h 55m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Okinawa to Koyasan is to take the bus and then fly which takes, on average, 4h 55m and will usually cost around ¥24,915 ($180).
Compare travel optionsbetween Okinawa and Koyasan
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bus and Plane + 2 similar | 4h 55m | ¥24,915($180) | once daily | 1,258km (782 miles) |
| Bus to 県庁北口, plane and train | 6h 15m | ¥24,370($180) | hourly | 1,325km (824 miles) |
| Bus, Plane and Train | 6h 25m | ¥29,570($215) | hourly | 1,333km (828 miles) |
Ferry and Bus | 1 day 19h | ¥34,635($255) | 5 times a week | 1,746km (1,085 miles) |
Ferry and Train + 1 similar | 1 day 6h | ¥36,550($265) | 5 times a week | 1,613km (1,002 miles) |
| Ferry and Car | 1 day 10h | ¥39,425($290) | once a week | 1,824km (1,134 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Okinawa and Koyasan
Airlines
Peach Aviation Limited
Japan Transocean Air
Train operators
Nankai Railways
Bus companies
Okinawa Bus
Toyo Bus
Kyushu Sanko Group
Kintetsu Bus
Ferry operators
A Line
Marix Line
Toppy & Rocket
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