There are 4 ways to get from Kochi (State) to Onomichi by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Gomen to Okayamatrain Hae / ...
- Take the train from Okayama to Onomichitrain San-yō Line Local / ...
4hDrive 189 km
cheapest- Drive from Nankoku to Onomichicar 189 km
2h 47m¥2,892–4,176Bus
- Take the bus from Harimayabashi to Kawauchi Interbus Nangoku Express
- Take the bus from Kawauchi Interchange to Shinonomichi-ekibus
6h 22m¥7,800–8,845Train via Shin Onomichi
- Take the train from Gomen to Okayamatrain Hae / ...
- Take the train from Okayama to Shin Onomichitrain Kodama / ...
4h 6m
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kochi (State) to Onomichi is to drive which costs ¥2800 - ¥4200 and takes 2h 47m.
The fastest way to get from Kochi (State) to Onomichi is to drive which takes 2h 47m and costs ¥2800 - ¥4200.
No, there is no direct bus from Kochi (State) to Onomichi. However, there are services departing from 後免西町 and arriving at Shinonomichi-eki via Harimayabashi and Kawauchi Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 22m.
No, there is no direct train from Kochi (State) to Onomichi. However, there are services departing from Gomen and arriving at Onomichi via Okayama. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h.
The distance between Kochi (State) and Onomichi is 247 km. The road distance is 189 km.
The best way to get from Kochi (State) to Onomichi without a car is to train which takes 4h and costs .
It takes approximately 4h to get from Kochi (State) to Onomichi, including transfers.
Kochi (State) to Onomichi bus services, operated by JR Shikoku Bus, depart from Harimayabashi station.
Kochi (State) to Onomichi train services, operated by JR SHIKOKU (Shikoku Railway Company), depart from Gomen station.
The best way to get from Kochi (State) to Onomichi is to train which takes 4h and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥7500 - ¥9000 and takes 6h 22m.
What companies run services between Kochi (State), Japan and Onomichi, Japan?
You can take a train from Gomen to Onomichi via Okayama in around 4h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 後免西町 to Shinonomichi-eki via はりまや橋, Harimayabashi, and Kawauchi Interchange in around 6h 22m.
- Phone
- 0570-00-4592
- Website
- jr-shikoku.co.jp
Train from Gomen to Okayama
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- jorudan.co.jp
Train from Gomen to Okayama
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- jorudan.co.jp
- Phone
- 0570-00-2486
- Website
- JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)
Train from Okayama to Onomichi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥1,100–1,700
- Schedules at
- JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)
Train from Okayama to Shin Onomichi
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,100–1,600
- Schedules at
- JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)
- Phone
- 050-3772-3910
- Website
- JR CENTRAL
Train from Okayama to Shin Onomichi
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Website
- JR CENTRAL
- Schedules at
- JR West Timetable & Route Finder
- Phone
- 087-823-3083
- Website
- jr-shikokubus.co.jp
Bus from Harimayabashi to Kawauchi Inter
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥3,300–4,400
- Schedules at
- japanbusonline.com
- Phone
- 089-948-3100
- Website
- iyotetsu.co.jp
Bus from Kawauchi Interchange to Shinonomichi-eki
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ¥4,500
- Schedules at
- iyotetsu.co.jp
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Booking & Getting There
Kochi (State) to Onomichi bus services, operated by JR Shikoku Bus, arrive at Kawauchi Inter station.
Kochi (State) to Onomichi train services, operated by JR SHIKOKU (Shikoku Railway Company), arrive at Okayama station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kochi (State) to Onomichi is 189 km. It takes approximately 2h 47m to drive from Kochi (State) to Onomichi.
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