The distance between Fuji and Kōchi is around 590km (367 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3hrs.
We've found 7 different ways to get from Fuji to Kōchi by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Kōchi → Fuji if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Shinagawa then fly from Tokyo Haneda (HND) to Kochi (KCZ).
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Take the train to Nagoya then Okayama and then to Kochi(Kochi).
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Take the bus to Kintetsu Namba West Gate and then to Harimayabashi.
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There are several options for getting from Fuji to Kōchi by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ¥15,335 ($110) and will take around 13h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥39,425 ($290).
The distance between Fuji and Kōchi is around 590km (367 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 516km (321 miles)
It takes around 5h 40m to get from Fuji and Kōchi by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 40m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Fuji to Kōchi is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3hrs and will set you back approx ¥39,425 ($290).
The cheapest way to travel between Fuji and Kōchi, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ¥15,335 ($110) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Fuji and Kōchi. It typically takes around 5h 40m and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Fuji to Kōchi. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Nagoya and Okayama. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 5h 40m.
Japan Railways Shinkansen and Japan Railways Limited Express run train services between Fuji and Kōchi. Trains depart hourly and will take around 5h 40m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Fuji and Kōchi. It typically takes around 13h 35m and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Fuji to Kōchi. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Kintetsu Namba West Gate. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 13h 35m.
Fujikyuko Express Bus and JR Shikoku Bus run regular bus services between Fuji and Kōchi. Buses run once daily and take around 13h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Fuji to Kōchi. We recommend that you take the train to Shinagawa then fly from Tokyo Haneda (HND) to Kochi (KCZ). instead which will take 3hrs.
The closest major airport to Kōchi is Kochi Ryoma Airport (KCZ) (KCZ) which is approximately 13km (8 miles) from Kōchi. Kansai International Airport (KIX) (KIX) and Fukuoka Airport (FUK) (FUK) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Fuji and Kōchi. The distance is around 662km (412 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 40m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Fuji to Kōchi is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 40m and will usually cost around ¥23,275 ($170).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train and Plane + 3 similar | 3hrs | ¥39,425($290) | hourly | 761km (473 miles) |
Train to Nagoya, Fly | 3h 10m | ¥22,725($165) | hourly | 590km (367 miles) |
Train, Plane and Bus | 4h 40m | ¥52,980($385) | every 2 hours | 867km (539 miles) |
Train to Shinagawa, plane and bus | 5h 15m | ¥44,080($320) | hourly | 906km (563 miles) |
Train | 5h 40m | ¥23,275($170) | hourly | 716km (445 miles) |
Bus | 13h 35m | ¥15,335($110) | once daily | 676km (420 miles) |
Drive | 7h 40m | ¥9,585($70) | on demand | 662km (412 miles) |
Fujikyuko Express Bus
JR Shikoku Bus
Tokushima Bus Co
Fuji Dream
The following major airports near Kōchi offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.