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¥3,640–5,258Bus
- Take the bus from Ōsaka to Yumetown Takamatsubus
- Take the bus from Takamatsu Airport to Kotohirabus
4h 53m¥6,500–6,650Fly 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 7mTrain, bus
- Take the train from Ōsaka to Motomachitrain
- Take the bus from Nankinmachi to Nunobiki Herb Gardenbus
- Take the bus from Shinkōbe-eki to Kenchodoribus
- Take the train from Kawaramachi to Kotoden-Kotohiratrain
6h 7m¥5,677–9,652Fly 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 29m
Osaka International Airport (ITM) to Kochi Airport (KCZ) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
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 Kotohira via Youme Town Takamatsu-mae and Takamatsu Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 53m.
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 Takamatsu Express, 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 ¥6500 - ¥6700 and takes 4h 53m.
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, you can take a bus from Ōsaka to Kotohira via Yumetown Takamatsu, Youme Town Takamatsu-mae, and Takamatsu Airport in around 4h 53m.
- Website
- ana.co.jp
Flights from Osaka International Airport to Kochi Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥34,000–35,500
Flights from Osaka International Airport to Matsuyama Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥40,000–85,000
- 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
- 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 Ōsaka to Motomachi
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥500–700
- 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
- Phone
- 0570-00-4592
- Website
- JR SHIKOKU (Shikoku Railway Company)
Train from Okayama to Kotohira
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- JR SHIKOKU (Shikoku Railway Company)
Train from Kochi(Kochi) to Kotohira
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- JR SHIKOKU (Shikoku Railway Company)
Train from Matsuyama(Ehime) to Tadotsu
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Schedules at
- JR SHIKOKU (Shikoku Railway Company)
- Phone
- 06-6457-2258
- Website
- Hanshin Electric Railway
Train from Ōsaka to Motomachi
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥360–500
- Website
- Hanshin Electric Railway
- Schedules at
- https://japantravel.navitime.com/en/
Train from Kawaramachi to Kotoden-Kotohira
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥550–750
- Schedules at
- Takamatsu-Kotohira Electric Railroad
- Website
- footbus.co.jp
Bus from Ōsaka to Yumetown Takamatsu
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥4,500
- Schedules at
- willerexpress.com
- Phone
- (0877)75-2920
- Website
- kinkuubus.jimdo.com
Bus from Takamatsu Airport to Kotohira
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥1,500
- Schedules at
- kinkuubus.jimdofree.com
- Phone
- +81783042226
- Website
- shinkibus.co.jp
Bus from Nankinmachi to Nunobiki Herb Garden
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥260–680
- Schedules at
- shinkibus.co.jp
- Adult Day pass
- ¥680
- Child Day pass
- ¥340
- Phone
- 087-823-3083
- Website
- jr-shikokubus.co.jp
Bus from Shinkōbe-eki to Kenchodori
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 56m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥4,500–7,500
- Schedules at
- japanbusonline.com
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Booking & Getting There
Osaka to Kotohira bus services, operated by Takamatsu Express, arrive at Yumetown Takamatsu 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.
There are 216+ hotels available in Kotohira.




















