There are 3 ways to get from Takamatsu to Tosa by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Takamatsu(Kagawa) to Ino(Kochi/Jr)train [187041] Ltd. Exp Shimanto 1
3h 41mDrive 144.2 km
cheapest- Drive from Takamatsu to Tosacar 144.2 km
1h 56m¥2,212–3,195Bus
- Take the bus from Ritsurin Koenmae to Kochi Stationbus Kuroshio Express
- Take the bus from 高知駅バスターミナル to 伊野駅bus 北浦橋・長沢線
5h 11m
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Takamatsu to Tosa is to drive which costs ¥2200 - ¥3200 and takes 1h 56m.
The fastest way to get from Takamatsu to Tosa is to drive which takes 1h 56m and costs ¥2200 - ¥3200.
No, there is no direct bus from Takamatsu to Tosa. However, there are services departing from Ritsurin Koenmae and arriving at 土佐市役所前 via 高知駅バスターミナル and 伊野駅. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 11m.
No, there is no direct train from Takamatsu to Tosa. However, there are services departing from Takamatsu(Kagawa) and arriving at Ino(Kochi/Jr) via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 41m.
The distance between Takamatsu and Tosa is 177 km. The road distance is 144.2 km.
The best way to get from Takamatsu to Tosa without a car is to train which takes 3h 41m and costs .
It takes approximately 3h 41m to get from Takamatsu to Tosa, including transfers.
Takamatsu to Tosa bus services, operated by JR Shikoku Bus, depart from Ritsurin Koenmae station.
Takamatsu to Tosa train services, operated by JR SHIKOKU (Shikoku Railway Company), depart from Takamatsu(Kagawa) station.
The best way to get from Takamatsu to Tosa is to train which takes 3h 41m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 5h 11m.
What companies run services between Takamatsu, Japan and Tosa, Japan?
JR SHIKOKU (Shikoku Railway Company) operates a train from Takamatsu(Kagawa) to Ino(Kochi/Jr) once daily, and the journey takes 2h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ritsurin Koenmae to 土佐市役所前 via 高知駅バスターミナル and 伊野駅 in around 5h 11m.
- Phone
- 0570-00-4592
- Website
- JR SHIKOKU (Shikoku Railway Company)
Train from Takamatsu(Kagawa) to Ino(Kochi/Jr)
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 29m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- 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
- ¥3,500–4,700
- Schedules at
- japanbusonline.com
Bus from 高知駅バスターミナル to 伊野駅
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Schedules at
- Prefectural Transportation Northern Co., Ltd
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Booking & Getting There
Takamatsu to Tosa bus services, operated by JR Shikoku Bus, arrive at Kochi Station.
Takamatsu to Tosa train services, operated by JR SHIKOKU (Shikoku Railway Company), arrive at Ino(Kochi/Jr) station.
Yes, the driving distance between Takamatsu to Tosa is 144 km. It takes approximately 1h 56m to drive from Takamatsu to Tosa.
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