Introduction
Nankai Railway is a Japanese private railway company connecting Osaka, Wakayama and Koya.
Trains operated by Nankai Railway
Nankai Railway operates commuter lines with trains running on conventional rail at a maximum speed of 120 km/h.
Conventional rail services are classified depending on the stop pattern:
- - Limited Express is the fastest service stopping at major stations
- - Express is a fast service stopping at most stations
- - Local is a slow service stopping at all stations
On Limited Express trains, a Reserved Seat ticket is required in addition to the standard ticket or the rail pass since Limited Express trains operated by Nankai Railway offer Reserved Seat only. Limited Express tickets can be purchased in advance.
On Express and Local trains, travellers can board with standard ticket or rail pass and they are allowed to take any seat available. On these trains, seating is on a first-come, first-served basis. When all the seats are full, passengers must travel standing on the corridor or the coach entrance without blocking the access to other passengers.
For more information about travelling by train, please read our Train Guide in Japan.
Routes
Travel with rail pass
We facilitate the purchase of different rail pass with Nankai Railway valid for unlimited travel between Osaka, Wakayama and Koya in Kansai region.
Nankai Main Line serving Osaka and Wakayama
| Stations | SOUTHERN | Express |
| Namba | ||
| Shin-Imamiya | ||
| Tengachaya | ||
| Sakai | ||
| Hagoromo | — | |
| Izumiotsu | — | |
| Haruki | — | |
| Kishiwada | ||
| Kaizuka | — | |
| Izumisano | ||
| Ozaki | ||
| Misaki-koen | ||
| Wakayamadaigakumae | ||
| Wakayamashi |
All trains stop, Some trains stop, — Trains do not stop
| Stations | KOYA | Express |
| Namba | ||
| Shin-Imamiya | ||
| Tengachaya | ||
| Sakaihigashi | ||
| Kitanoda | — | |
| Kongo | ||
| Kawachinagano | ||
| Mikkaichicho | — | |
| Mikanodai | — | |
| Rinkanden-entoshi | ||
| Miyukitsuji | — | |
| Hashimoto | ||
| Kii-Shimizu | — | |
| Kamuro | ||
| Kudoyama | ||
| Koyashita | — | |
| Shimo-Kosawa | — | |
| Kami-Kosawa | — | |
| Kii-Hosokawa | — | |
| Kii-Kamiya | — | |
| Gokurakubashi |
All trains stop, Some trains stop, — Trains do not stop
| Stations | Local |
| Gokurakubashi | |
| Koyasan |
All trains stop, Some trains stop, — Trains do not stop
Travellers with All Line Pass (2-day) can travel on Express and Local trains with non-reserved seats. Passengers can also travel on Limited Express trains by purchasing a Reserved Seat ticket in advance.
All Line Pass (2-day)
Passengers can travel on all Nankai Railway lines between Osaka, Koya and Wakayama for 2 consecutive days.
Destinations
Nankai Railway serves the following destinations in Japan:
Kansai region
Kansai region comprises Mie, Nara, Wakayama, Kyoto, Osaka, Hyogo and Shiga prefectures.
Train routes to Osaka
Train routes to Wakayama
Train routes to Koya
Change policy
The following change terms apply to the train fares:
| Nankai Railway | Change time/date |
| Fare One-way ticket (Rapi:t) | Permitted |
| Fare All Line Pass (2-day) | Permitted |
| Fare All Line Pass (2-day) | Permitted |
| Fare Koyasan Pass (2-day) | Permitted |
| Fare Koyasan Pass (2-day) | Permitted |
If you wish to change your booking with Nankai Railway, please Contact Us. This option is available until 24 hours before departure, after that time please contact directly with Nankai Railway. Change fees will apply.
No change for tickets on public holidays.
Cancellation policy
The following cancellation terms apply to the train fares:
| Nankai Railway | Cancellation before departure |
| Fare One-way ticket (Rapi:t) | Not permitted |
| Fare All Line Pass (2-day) | Permitted with fees |
| Fare All Line Pass (2-day) | Permitted with fees |
| Fare Koyasan Pass (2-day) | Permitted with fees |
| Fare Koyasan Pass (2-day) | Permitted with fees |
If you wish to cancel your booking with Nankai Railway, kindly manage your booking and request a cancellation to proceed with the refund (only if permitted by fare rule). This option is available until 24 hours before departure, after that time please contact directly with Nankai Railway. Service fees will not be refunded. Cancellation fees will apply.