There are 3 ways to get from Takamatsu to Kōchi Shi by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Ritsurin Koenmae to Kochi Stationbus Kuroshio Express
2h 16m¥3,900Drive 130.6 km
cheapest- Drive from Takamatsu to Kōchi Shicar 130.6 km
1h 47m¥2,262–3,267Train
- Take the train from Ritsurin-Koen to Kotoden-Kotohiratrain Kotohira-Line
- Take the train from Kotohira to Kochi(Kochi)train [187012] Ltd. Exp Nanpu 5 / ...
3h 1m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Takamatsu to Kōchi Shi is to drive which costs ¥2200 - ¥3300 and takes 1h 47m.
The fastest way to get from Takamatsu to Kōchi Shi is to drive which takes 1h 47m and costs ¥2200 - ¥3300.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Ritsurin Koenmae and arriving at Kochi Station station. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 16m.
No, there is no direct train from Takamatsu to Kōchi Shi. However, there are services departing from Ritsurin-Koen and arriving at Kochi(Kochi) via Kotohira. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 1m.
The distance between Takamatsu and Kōchi Shi is 154 km. The road distance is 130.6 km.
The best way to get from Takamatsu to Kōchi Shi without a car is to bus which takes 2h 16m and costs ¥3900.
The bus from Ritsurin Koenmae to Kochi Station takes 2h 16m including transfers and departs hourly.
Takamatsu to Kōchi Shi bus services, operated by JR Shikoku Bus, depart from Ritsurin Koenmae station.
Takamatsu to Kōchi Shi train services, operated by Takamatsu-Kotohira Electric Railroad, depart from Ritsurin-Koen station.
The best way to get from Takamatsu to Kōchi Shi is to bus which takes 2h 16m and costs ¥3900. Alternatively, you can train, which costs and takes 3h 1m.
What companies run services between Takamatsu, Japan and Kōchi Shi, Japan?
JR Shikoku Bus operates a bus from Ritsurin Koenmae to Kochi Station hourly. Tickets cost ¥3,900 and the journey takes 2h 16m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Ritsurin-Koen to Kochi(Kochi) via Kotoden-Kotohira and Kotohira in around 3h 1m.
Train from Ritsurin-Koen to Kotoden-Kotohira
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥550–700
- Schedules at
- Takamatsu-Kotohira Electric Railroad
- Phone
- 0570-00-4592
- Website
- JR SHIKOKU (Shikoku Railway Company)
Train from Kotohira to Kochi(Kochi)
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- JR SHIKOKU (Shikoku Railway Company)
- Phone
- 087-823-3083
- Website
- jr-shikokubus.co.jp
Bus from Ritsurin Koenmae to Kochi Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 16m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥3,900
- Schedules at
- japanbusonline.com
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More Questions & Answers
Takamatsu to Kōchi Shi bus services, operated by JR Shikoku Bus, arrive at Kochi Station.
Takamatsu to Kōchi Shi train services, operated by Takamatsu-Kotohira Electric Railroad, arrive at Kotoden-Kotohira station.
Yes, the driving distance between Takamatsu to Kōchi Shi is 131 km. It takes approximately 1h 47m to drive from Takamatsu to Kōchi Shi.
There are 135+ hotels available in Kōchi Shi.