There are 4 ways to get from Hiroshima to Kōchi Shi by train, bus, car ferry, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Hiroshima to Okayamatrain Sakura / ...
- Take the train from Okayama to Kochi(Kochi)train [187012] Ltd. Exp Nanpu 5 / ...
3h 57mDrive 257.5 km
cheapest- Drive from Hiroshima to Kōchi Shicar 257.5 km
4h 5m¥4,476–6,465Bus
- Take the bus from Hiroshima Shinkansenguchi to Takamatsuchuo IC BTbus Setouchi Express
- Take the bus from Takamatsu Chuo Interchange Bus Terminal to Kochi Stationbus Kuroshio Express
5h 45m¥8,000Car ferry, bus
- Take the carferry from Hiroshima Port to Matsuyamacarferry
- Take the bus from Matsuyama City Station to Kochi Stationbus Nangoku Express
8h 45m¥8,390–14,970
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Hiroshima to Kōchi Shi is to drive which costs ¥4400 - ¥6500 and takes 4h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Hiroshima to Kōchi Shi is to drive which takes 4h 5m and costs ¥4400 - ¥6500.
No, there is no direct bus from Hiroshima to Kōchi Shi station. However, there are services departing from Hiroshima Shinkansenguchi and arriving at Kochi Station via Takamatsu Chuo Interchange Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Hiroshima to Kōchi Shi. However, there are services departing from Hiroshima and arriving at Kochi(Kochi) via Okayama. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 57m.
The distance between Hiroshima and Kōchi Shi is 323 km. The road distance is 257.5 km.
The best way to get from Hiroshima to Kōchi Shi without a car is to train which takes 3h 57m and costs .
It takes approximately 3h 57m to get from Hiroshima to Kōchi Shi, including transfers.
Hiroshima to Kōchi Shi bus services, operated by JR Bus Chugoku, depart from Hiroshima Shinkansenguchi station.
Hiroshima to Kōchi Shi train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), depart from Hiroshima station.
The best way to get from Hiroshima to Kōchi Shi is to train which takes 3h 57m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥8000 and takes 5h 45m.
What companies run services between Hiroshima, Japan and Kōchi Shi, Japan?
You can take a train from Hiroshima to Kochi(Kochi) via Okayama in around 3h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Hiroshima Shinkansenguchi to Kochi Station via Takamatsuchuo IC BT and Takamatsu Chuo Interchange Bus Terminal in around 5h 45m.
- Phone
- 0570-00-2486
- Website
- westjr.co.jp
Train from Hiroshima to Okayama
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥2,100–3,000
- Schedules at
- westjr.co.jp
- Phone
- 050-3772-3910
- Website
- jr-central.co.jp
Train from Hiroshima to Okayama
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://global.jr-central.co.jp/en/
- Schedules at
- https://www.westjr.co.jp/global/en/
- Phone
- 0570-00-4592
- Website
- jr-shikoku.co.jp
Train from Okayama to Kochi(Kochi)
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 24m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- jr-shikoku.co.jp
- Phone
- 0570-010-666
- Website
- chugoku-jrbus.co.jp
Bus from Hiroshima Shinkansenguchi to Takamatsuchuo IC BT
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 13m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥4,100
- Schedules at
- chugoku-jrbus.co.jp.e.aec.hp.transer.com
- Phone
- 087-823-3083
- Website
- jr-shikokubus.co.jp
Bus from Takamatsu Chuo Interchange Bus Terminal to Kochi Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥3,900
- Schedules at
- japanbusonline.com
Bus from Matsuyama City Station to Kochi Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 44m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥3,700
- Schedules at
- japanbusonline.com
- Phone
- 082-253-1212
- [email protected]
- Website
- setonaikaikisen.co.jp
Car ferry from Hiroshima Port to Matsuyama
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥4,500–10,402
- Schedules at
- setonaikaikisen.co.jp
- Adult
- ¥4,500
- Vehicle under 6m
- ¥9,300
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More Questions & Answers
Hiroshima to Kōchi Shi bus services, operated by JR Bus Chugoku, arrive at Takamatsuchuo IC BT station.
Hiroshima to Kōchi Shi train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), arrive at Okayama station.
Yes, the driving distance between Hiroshima to Kōchi Shi is 257 km. It takes approximately 4h 5m to drive from Hiroshima to Kōchi Shi.
There are 135+ hotels available in Kōchi Shi.