Osaka to Koyasan by train: time, fare and last train

From Osaka to Koyasan, the Limited Express Koya + Koyasan Cable Car takes 1 h 40 min from Namba Station for 2,530 yen, and the Nankai express + Koyasan Cable Car takes 1 h 43 min from Namba Station for 1,430 yen. Nankai's timetable lists 2 trains a day from Namba Station to Koyasan Station, the first at 10:00 and the last at 13:30.

Updated October 3, 2026

100 minfastest train (Limited Express Koya 3)

2,530 yenreserved seat, one way

2trains a day (14 October 2026)

1 changeLimited expressRapid train

Ways from Osaka to Koyasan

Times and fares from each railway's, bus company's and airport's own timetables for Wednesday 14 October 2026.

Ways from Osaka to Koyasan: journey time, fare, departures a day, first and last departure
Service	Quickest	Fare	Non-reserved	Departures a day	First / last
Limited Express Koya + Koyasan Cable CarNamba → Koyasan Station	1 h 40 min	2,530 yen	—	2	10:00 / 13:30
Nankai express + Koyasan Cable CarNamba → Koyasan Station	1 h 43 min	1,430 yen	—	3	05:06 / 20:47

How long each way takes

Limited Express Koya + Koyasan Cable Car1 h 40 min

Nankai express + Koyasan Cable Car1 h 43 min

Limited Express Koya + Koyasan Cable Car

Fastest: 100 min
Reserved seat: 2,530 yen
Trains a day: 2
Last train: 13:30

From: Namba Station
To: Koyasan Station
Fastest: 1 h 40 min (Limited Express Koya 3, 13:30 → 15:10)
A midday train: 10:00 → 11:47, 1 h 47 min (Limited Express Koya 1)
Reserved seat: 2,530 yen = basic fare 1,430 yen + limited express charge 1,100 yen
About the fare: Fare 1,430 yen includes the Koyasan Cable Car (500 yen). Child limited express charge 550 yen.
Trains a day: 2 on 14 October 2026
First train: 10:00 → 11:47 (Limited Express Koya 1)
Last train: 13:30 → 15:10 (Limited Express Koya 3)

All seats on Limited Express Koya are reserved. On weekdays Limited Express Koya leaves Namba at 10:00 and 13:30; change to the Koyasan Cable Car at Gokurakubashi. Buying the limited express ticket on board costs 300 yen more. The Nankai ticketless service sells the limited express ticket 150 yen cheaper. The Koyasan Cable Car takes 5 minutes from Gokurakubashi to Koyasan Station. Weekday Limited Express Koya trains from Namba to Gokurakubashi Weekday timetable as of 28 Mar 2026.

Nankai express + Koyasan Cable Car

Fastest: 103 min
Fare: 1,430 yen
Trains a day: 3
Last train: 20:47

From: Namba Station
To: Koyasan Station
Fastest: 1 h 43 min (Express, 06:00 → 07:43)
A midday train: 10:02 → 11:57, 1 h 55 min (Express + Local)
Fare: 1,430 yen (Includes the Koyasan Cable Car (500 yen))
Trains a day: 3 on 14 October 2026: 2 Express and 1 Rapid Express
First train: 05:06 → 07:19 (Local + Local + Local)
Last train: 20:47 → 22:46 (Express + Local)

Express trains need no limited express ticket: 1,430 yen from Namba to Koyasan Station including the cable car. Most trips without a limited express charge change at Hashimoto to a local train for Gokurakubashi. Direct trains from Namba to Gokurakubashi on weekdays; other trips change at Hashimoto

Koyasan to Osaka

The same services run the other way.

Koya + cable car: first train: 11:30 → 13:13 (Limited Express Koya 2)
Koya + cable car: last train: 16:34 → 18:10 (Limited Express Koya 4)
Koya + cable car: trains a day: 2 on 14 October 2026
Express + cable car: first train: 05:33 → 07:30 (Local + Express)
Express + cable car: last train: 21:40 → 23:18 (Local + Express)
Express + cable car: trains a day: 1 on 14 October 2026

Frequently asked questions

How long does it take from Osaka to Koyasan?

1 h 40 min at the fastest by the Limited Express Koya + Koyasan Cable Car. The train leaving Namba Station at 10:00 takes 1 h 47 min.

How much is the train from Osaka to Koyasan?

2,530 yen for one adult one way.

What time is the last train from Osaka to Koyasan?

The last train leaves Namba Station at 13:30 and reaches Koyasan Station at 15:10 (Limited Express Koya 3). The first leaves at 10:00.

What is the cheapest way from Osaka to Koyasan?

Nankai express + Koyasan Cable Car at 1,430 yen, taking 1 h 43 min at the fastest.