There are 5 ways to get from Kochi(Kochi) to Osaka by train, bus, night bus, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Kochi(Kochi) to Okayamatrain [187026] Ltd. Exp Nanpu 22 / ...
- Take the train from Okayama to Shin Osakatrain Nozomi / ...
3h 36mDrive 283.8 km
cheapest- Drive from Kochi(Kochi) to Osakacar 283.8 km
4h 14m¥4,924–7,113Bus
- Take the bus from Kochi Station to Ōsakabus
5h 35m¥8,100Night bus, train
- Take the night bus from Kochi BT to Kousoku Maikonightbus Harbor Liner
- Take the train from Maiko to Kitashinchitrain [26937] JR Gakkentoshi Line Local / ...
4h 43m¥7,350–7,800Fly
- Fly from Kochi Airport (KCZ) to Osaka International Airport (ITM)plane KCZ - ITM
2h 49m¥35,190–71,290
Kochi Airport (KCZ) to Osaka International Airport (ITM) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kochi(Kochi) to Osaka is to drive which costs ¥4900 - ¥7500 and takes 4h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Kochi(Kochi) to Osaka is to fly which takes 2h 49m and costs ¥35000 - ¥75000.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Kochi Station station and arriving at Ōsaka. Services depart every two hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 35m.
No, there is no direct train from Kochi(Kochi) to Osaka. However, there are services departing from Kochi(Kochi) and arriving at Yodoyabashi via Okayama and Shin-Ōsaka Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 36m.
The distance between Kochi(Kochi) and Osaka is 341 km. The road distance is 283.8 km.
The best way to get from Kochi(Kochi) to Osaka without a car is to train which takes 3h 36m and costs .
It takes approximately 3h 36m to get from Kochi(Kochi) to Osaka, including transfers.
Kochi(Kochi) to Osaka bus services, operated by JR Shikoku Bus, depart from Kochi Station.
Kochi(Kochi) to Osaka train services, operated by JR SHIKOKU (Shikoku Railway Company), depart from Kochi(Kochi) station.
The best way to get from Kochi(Kochi) to Osaka is to train which takes 3h 36m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥8100 and takes 5h 35m, you could also fly, which costs ¥35000 - ¥75000 and takes 2h 49m.
What companies run services between Kochi(Kochi), Japan and Osaka, Japan?
You can take a train from Kochi(Kochi) to Yodoyabashi via Okayama, Shin Osaka, and Shin-Ōsaka Station in around 3h 36m. Alternatively, JR Shikoku Bus operates a bus from Kochi Station to Ōsaka every 2 hours. Tickets cost ¥8,100 and the journey takes 5h 35m.
- Website
- ana.co.jp
Flights from Kochi Airport to Osaka International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥100,000–360,000
- Phone
- 0570-00-4592
- Website
- jr-shikoku.co.jp
Train from Kochi(Kochi) to Okayama
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 34m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- jr-shikoku.co.jp
- Phone
- 050-3772-3910
- Website
- jr-central.co.jp
Train from Okayama to Shin Osaka
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://global.jr-central.co.jp/en/
- Schedules at
- https://www.westjr.co.jp/global/en/
- Phone
- 0570-00-2486
- Website
- westjr.co.jp
Train from Okayama to Shin Osaka
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥2,300–3,300
- Schedules at
- westjr.co.jp
Train from Maiko to Kitashinchi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥950–1,400
- Schedules at
- jr-odekake.net
- Phone
- 087-823-3083
- Website
- jr-shikokubus.co.jp
Bus from Kochi Station to Ōsaka
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥8,100
- Schedules at
- japanbusonline.com
- Phone
- 088-833-7121
- Website
- tosaden.co.jp
Night bus from Kochi BT to Kousoku Maiko
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥6,400
- Schedules at
- tosaden.co.jp
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More Questions & Answers
Kochi(Kochi) to Osaka bus services, operated by JR Shikoku Bus, arrive at Ōsaka station.
Kochi(Kochi) to Osaka train services, operated by JR SHIKOKU (Shikoku Railway Company), arrive at Okayama station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kochi(Kochi) to Osaka is 284 km. It takes approximately 4h 14m to drive from Kochi(Kochi) to Osaka.
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