There are 6 ways to get from Osaka to Kotohira 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 / ...
2h 59mDrive 211.1 km
cheapest- Drive from Osaka to Kotohiracar 211.1 km
3h 15m¥3,667–5,297Bus
- Take the bus from Ōsaka to Zentsuji Hongo-Doribus Kan-onji Express
4h 54m¥4,550Fly 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 7mBus via Kawaramachi
- Take the bus from Ōsaka to Kencho-doribus
5h 16m¥5,050–5,250Fly 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
5h 33m
Osaka International Airport (ITM) to Kochi Airport (KCZ) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Osaka to Kotohira is to drive which costs ¥3600 - ¥5500 and takes 3h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Osaka to Kotohira is to drive which takes 3h 15m and costs ¥3600 - ¥5500.
No, there is no direct bus from Osaka to Kotohira. However, there are services departing from Ōsaka and arriving at Zentsuji Hongo-Dori via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 54m.
No, there is no direct train from Osaka to Kotohira. However, there are services departing from Yodoyabashi and arriving at Kotohira via Shin Osaka and Okayama. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 59m.
The distance between Osaka and Kotohira is 229 km. The road distance is 211.1 km.
The best way to get from Osaka to Kotohira without a car is to train which takes 2h 59m and costs .
It takes approximately 2h 59m to get from Osaka to Kotohira, including transfers.
Osaka to Kotohira bus services, operated by JR Shikoku Bus, depart from Ōsaka station.
Osaka to Kotohira train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), depart from Shin Osaka station.
The best way to get from Osaka to Kotohira is to train which takes 2h 59m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥4550 and takes 4h 54m.
What companies run services between Osaka, Japan and Kotohira, Kagawa-ken, Japan?
You can take a subway from Yodoyabashi to Kotohira via Shin-Ōsaka Station, Shin Osaka, and Okayama in around 2h 59m. Alternatively, JR Shikoku Bus operates a bus from Ōsaka to Zentsuji Hongo-Dori twice daily. Tickets cost ¥4,550 and the journey takes 4h 26m.
- Website
- ana.co.jp
Flights from Osaka International Airport to Kochi Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥65,000–300,000
Flights from Osaka International Airport to Matsuyama Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥43,000–190,000
- 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
- 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/
- 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 Ōsaka to Zentsuji Hongo-Dori
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 26m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ¥4,550
- Schedules at
- japanbusonline.com
- 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
Osaka to Kotohira bus services, operated by JR Shikoku Bus, arrive at Zentsuji Hongo-Dori station.
Osaka to Kotohira train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), arrive at Okayama station.
Yes, the driving distance between Osaka to Kotohira is 211 km. It takes approximately 3h 15m to drive from Osaka to Kotohira.
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