There are 7 ways to get from Kyoto to Tosa by train, bus, night bus, car, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Shin Osaka to Okayamatrain Sakura / ...
- Take the train from Okayama to Kochi(Kochi)train [187012] Ltd. Exp Nanpu 5 / ...
6h 36mDrive 346.9 km
cheapest- Drive from Kyoto to Tosacar 346.9 km
4h 54m¥5,800–8,378Bus via Takamatsu
- Take the bus from Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi to Takamatsu Chuo Interchange Bus Terminalbus Takamatsu Express Kyoto
- Take the bus from Takamatsu Chuo Interchange Bus Terminal to Kochi Stationbus Kuroshio Express
8h 46m¥8,650–13,245Train, night bus
- Take the train from Kyōto to Ōsakatrain
- Take the train from Ōsaka to Maikotrain
- Take the nightbus from Kousoku Maiko to Harimayabashinightbus
8h 22m¥8,386–9,237Bus
- Take the bus from Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi to Takaoka Koko-Doribus
9h 36m¥6,500–9,000Bus to Osaka International Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Kyoto Station Hachijou gate to Osaka Itami Airport South Terminalbus
- Fly from Osaka International Airport (ITM) to Kochi Airport (KCZ)plane ITM - KCZ
5h 25m¥38,153–72,540Train to Komaki Airport, fly, train, bus
- Take the train from Kyoto to Nagoyatrain
- Fly from Komaki Airport (NKM) to Kochi Airport (KCZ)plane NKM - KCZ
- Take the train from Kochi(Kochi) to Ino(Kochi/Jr)train
- Take the bus from 伊野駅 to 井上病院前bus
6h 9m
Osaka International Airport (ITM) to Kochi Airport (KCZ) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kyoto to Tosa is to drive which costs ¥5500 - ¥8500 and takes 4h 54m.
The fastest way to get from Kyoto to Tosa is to drive which takes 4h 54m and costs ¥5500 - ¥8500.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi station and arriving at Takaoka Koko-Dori. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 9h 36m.
No, there is no direct train from Kyoto to Tosa. However, there are services departing from Kyōto and arriving at Ino(Kochi/Jr) via Shin Osaka, Okayama and Kochi(Kochi). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 36m.
The distance between Kyoto and Tosa is 397 km. The road distance is 346.9 km.
The best way to get from Kyoto to Tosa without a car is to train which takes 6h 36m and costs .
It takes approximately 6h 36m to get from Kyoto to Tosa, including transfers.
Kyoto to Tosa bus services, operated by JR Shikoku Bus, depart from Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi.
Kyoto to Tosa train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), depart from Shin Osaka station.
The best way to get from Kyoto to Tosa is to train which takes 6h 36m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus via Takamatsu, which costs ¥8500 - ¥14000 and takes 8h 46m.
What companies run services between Kyoto, Japan and Tosa, Japan?
You can take a train from Kyōto to 長谷寄北 via Shin-Ōsaka Station, Shin Osaka, Okayama, Kochi(Kochi), Ino(Kochi/Jr), and 伊野駅前 in around 6h 36m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi to 土佐市役所前 via Takamatsu Chuo Interchange Bus Terminal, 高知駅バスターミナル, and 伊野駅 in around 8h 46m.
- Website
- ana.co.jp
Flights from Osaka International Airport to Kochi Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥18,000–110,000
- Website
- fujidream.co.jp
Flights from Komaki Airport to Kochi Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥26,000–90,000
- Phone
- 0570-00-2486
- Website
- JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)
Train from Shin Osaka to Okayama
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥2,300–3,300
- Schedules at
- JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)
Train from Kyōto to Ōsaka
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥650–950
- Schedules at
- jorudan.co.jp
Train from Ōsaka to Maiko
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥750–1,100
- Schedules at
- JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)
- Phone
- 050-3772-3910
- Website
- JR CENTRAL
Train from Shin Osaka to Okayama
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- JR CENTRAL
- Schedules at
- JR West Timetable & Route Finder
Train from Kyōto to Ōsaka
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- JR CENTRAL
- Schedules at
- JR West Timetable & Route Finder
Train from Kyoto to Nagoya
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Website
- JR CENTRAL
- Schedules at
- JR West Timetable & Route Finder
- Phone
- 0570-00-4592
- Website
- JR SHIKOKU (Shikoku Railway Company)
Train from Okayama to Kochi(Kochi)
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 24m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- JR SHIKOKU (Shikoku Railway Company)
Train from Kochi(Kochi) to Ino(Kochi/Jr)
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- JR SHIKOKU (Shikoku Railway Company)
- Phone
- 087-823-3083
- Website
- jr-shikokubus.co.jp
Bus from Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi to Takamatsu Chuo Interchange Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 19m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥5,000–8,500
- Schedules at
- jr-shikokubus.co.jp
Bus from Takamatsu Chuo Interchange Bus Terminal to Kochi Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥3,400–4,600
- Schedules at
- japanbusonline.com
Bus from Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi to Takaoka Koko-Dori
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 36m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ¥6,500–9,000
- Schedules at
- japanbusonline.com
- Phone
- 088-833-7121
- Website
- tosaden.co.jp
Night bus from Kousoku Maiko to Harimayabashi
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 27m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥6,400
- Schedules at
- tosaden.co.jp
- Phone
- 06-6844-1124
- Website
- hankyu-kankobus.co.jp
Bus from Kyoto Station Hachijou gate to Osaka Itami Airport South Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥1,200–1,500
- Schedules at
- www-hankyu-kankobus-co-jp-e.athp.transer.com
Want to know more about travelling around Japan
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Travel Insider: Top Japan travel tips by Beatrix Holland
Read the travel guide
More Questions & Answers
Kyoto to Tosa bus services, operated by JR Shikoku Bus, arrive at Takamatsu Chuo Interchange Bus Terminal station.
Kyoto to Tosa train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), arrive at Okayama station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kyoto to Tosa is 347 km. It takes approximately 4h 54m to drive from Kyoto to Tosa.
There are 122+ hotels available in Tosa.


















