There are 3 ways to get from Kōchi Shi to Takamatsu by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Kochi Station to Ritsurin Koenmaebus Kuroshio Express
2h 16m¥3,900Drive 130.4 km
cheapest- Drive from Kōchi Shi to Takamatsucar 130.4 km
1h 47m¥2,257–3,260Train
- Take the train from Kochi(Kochi) to Kotohiratrain [187026] Ltd. Exp Nanpu 22 / ...
- Take the train from Kotoden-Kotohira to Ritsurin-Koentrain Kotohira-Line
2h 44m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kōchi Shi to Takamatsu is to drive which costs ¥2200 - ¥3300 and takes 1h 47m.
The fastest way to get from Kōchi Shi to Takamatsu is to drive which takes 1h 47m and costs ¥2200 - ¥3300.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Kochi Station station and arriving at Ritsurin Koenmae. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 16m.
No, there is no direct train from Kōchi Shi to Takamatsu. However, there are services departing from Kochi(Kochi) and arriving at Ritsurin-Koen via Kotoden-Kotohira. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 44m.
The distance between Kōchi Shi and Takamatsu is 160 km. The road distance is 130.4 km.
The best way to get from Kōchi Shi to Takamatsu without a car is to bus which takes 2h 16m and costs ¥3900.
The bus from Kochi Station to Ritsurin Koenmae takes 2h 16m including transfers and departs hourly.
Kōchi Shi to Takamatsu bus services, operated by JR Shikoku Bus, depart from Kochi Station.
Kōchi Shi to Takamatsu train services, operated by JR SHIKOKU (Shikoku Railway Company), depart from Kochi(Kochi) station.
The best way to get from Kōchi Shi to Takamatsu is to bus which takes 2h 16m and costs ¥3900. Alternatively, you can train, which costs and takes 2h 44m.
What companies run services between Kōchi Shi, Japan and Takamatsu, Japan?
JR Shikoku Bus operates a bus from Kochi Station to Ritsurin Koenmae hourly. Tickets cost ¥3,900 and the journey takes 2h 16m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Kochi(Kochi) to Ritsurin-Koen via Kotohira and Kotoden-Kotohira in around 2h 44m.
- Phone
- 0570-00-4592
- Website
- JR SHIKOKU (Shikoku Railway Company)
Train from Kochi(Kochi) to Kotohira
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- JR SHIKOKU (Shikoku Railway Company)
Train from Kotoden-Kotohira to Ritsurin-Koen
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥550–700
- Schedules at
- Takamatsu-Kotohira Electric Railroad
- Phone
- 087-823-3083
- Website
- jr-shikokubus.co.jp
Bus from Kochi Station to Ritsurin Koenmae
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 16m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥3,900
- Schedules at
- japanbusonline.com
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More Questions & Answers
Kōchi Shi to Takamatsu bus services, operated by JR Shikoku Bus, arrive at Ritsurin Koenmae station.
Kōchi Shi to Takamatsu train services, operated by JR SHIKOKU (Shikoku Railway Company), arrive at Kotohira station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kōchi Shi to Takamatsu is 130 km. It takes approximately 1h 47m to drive from Kōchi Shi to Takamatsu.
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