There are 6 ways to get from Kyoto to Kotohira Kadan by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Shin Osaka to Okayamatrain Sakura / ...
- Take the train from Okayama to Kotohiratrain [187012] Ltd. Exp Nanpu 5 / ...
3h 26mDrive 257.1 km
cheapest- Drive from Kyoto to Kotohira Kadancar 257.1 km
3h 42m¥4,470–6,456Bus
- Take the bus from Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi to Yumetown Takamatsubus Takamatsu Express Kyoto
6h 9m¥7,050–7,200Fly to Kochi Airport, train
- Fly from Osaka International Airport (ITM) to Kochi Airport (KCZ)plane ITM - KCZ
- Take the train from Kochi(Kochi) to Kotohiratrain
5h 53mTrain, bus
- Take the train from Kyōto to Ōsakatrain Thunderbird / ...
- Take the bus from Ōsaka to Kencho-doribus
6h 52m¥5,726–6,187Fly to Matsuyama Airport, train
- Fly from Osaka International Airport (ITM) to Matsuyama Airport (MYJ)plane ITM - MYJ
- Take the train from Matsuyama(Ehime) to Tadotsutrain
6h 18m
Osaka International Airport (ITM) to Kochi Airport (KCZ) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kyoto to Kotohira Kadan is to drive which costs ¥4400 - ¥6500 and takes 3h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Kyoto to Kotohira Kadan is to drive which takes 3h 42m and costs ¥4400 - ¥6500.
No, there is no direct bus from Kyoto station to Kotohira Kadan. However, there are services departing from Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi and arriving at Yachiyo via Youme Town Takamatsu-mae and Takamatsu Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 9m.
No, there is no direct train from Kyoto to Kotohira Kadan. However, there are services departing from Kyōto and arriving at Kotohira via Shin Osaka and Okayama. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 26m.
The distance between Kyoto and Kotohira Kadan is 265 km. The road distance is 257.1 km.
The best way to get from Kyoto to Kotohira Kadan without a car is to train which takes 3h 26m and costs .
It takes approximately 3h 26m to get from Kyoto to Kotohira Kadan, including transfers.
Kyoto to Kotohira Kadan bus services, operated by JR Shikoku Bus, depart from Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi.
Kyoto to Kotohira Kadan train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), depart from Shin Osaka station.
The best way to get from Kyoto to Kotohira Kadan is to train which takes 3h 26m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥7000 - ¥7200 and takes 6h 9m.
What companies run services between Kyoto, Japan and Kotohira Kadan, Japan?
You can take a train from Kyōto to Kotohira Kadan via Shin-Ōsaka Station, Shin Osaka, Okayama, and Kotohira in around 3h 26m. Alternatively, JR Shikoku Bus operates a bus from Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi to Yumetown Takamatsu every 4 hours. Tickets cost ¥5,050 and the journey takes 3h 29m.
- Website
- ana.co.jp
Flights from Osaka International Airport to Kochi Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥130,000–430,000
Flights from Osaka International Airport to Matsuyama Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥75,000–260,000
- Website
- jal.com
Flights from Osaka International Airport to Matsuyama Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥11,000–23,000
- Phone
- 0570-00-2486
- Website
- westjr.co.jp
Train from Shin Osaka to Okayama
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥2,300–3,300
- Schedules at
- westjr.co.jp
Train from Kyōto to Ōsaka
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥650–950
- Schedules at
- jorudan.co.jp
- Phone
- 050-3772-3910
- Website
- jr-central.co.jp
Train from Shin Osaka to Okayama
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://global.jr-central.co.jp/en/
- Schedules at
- https://www.westjr.co.jp/global/en/
Train from Kyōto to Ōsaka
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- 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 Kotohira
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- jr-shikoku.co.jp
Train from Kochi(Kochi) to Kotohira
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- jr-shikoku.co.jp
Train from Matsuyama(Ehime) to Tadotsu
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- jr-shikoku.co.jp
- Phone
- 087-823-3083
- Website
- jr-shikokubus.co.jp
Bus from Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi to Yumetown Takamatsu
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥5,050
- Schedules at
- jr-shikokubus.co.jp
- Website
- footbus.co.jp
Bus from Ōsaka to Kencho-dori
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 49m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥4,500
- Schedules at
- willerexpress.com
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More Questions & Answers
Kyoto to Kotohira Kadan bus services, operated by JR Shikoku Bus, arrive at Yumetown Takamatsu station.
Kyoto to Kotohira Kadan train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), arrive at Okayama station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kyoto to Kotohira Kadan is 257 km. It takes approximately 3h 42m to drive from Kyoto to Kotohira Kadan.
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