How to travel from Hagi to Kōchi, Japan

The distance between Hagi and Kōchi is around 434km (269 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus, then take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 60m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Hagi 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 KōchiHagi if you're planning a return trip.

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Bus, Train and Plane

Take the bus to 新山口駅 then take the train to Hakata then fly from Fukuoka (FUK) to Kochi (KCZ).

  • Duration2h 60m
  • Flight time55min
  • Typical cost
    ¥22,450($165)
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Train

Take the train to Okayama and then to Kochi(Kochi).

  • Duration4h 45m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    ¥13,140($95)
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Bus and Train

Take the bus to 新山口駅 then take the train to Okayama then take the bus to Harimaya Bridge BT.

  • Duration4h 50m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    ¥11,910($87)
Operated by

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Drive

Drive to Kōchi.

  • Duration5h 10m
  • Distance434km (269 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Hagi and Kōchi

There are several options for getting from Hagi to Kōchi by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around ¥11,910 ($87) and will take around 4h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus, then take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 2h 60m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥22,450 ($165).

The distance between Hagi and Kōchi is around 434km (269 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 218km (136 miles)

It takes around 4h 45m to get from Hagi and Kōchi by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Hagi to Kōchi is to take the bus, then take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 60m and will set you back approx ¥22,450 ($165).

The cheapest way to travel between Hagi and Kōchi, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around ¥11,910 ($87) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Hagi and Kōchi. It typically takes around 4h 45m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Hagi to Kōchi. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in 新山口駅 and Okayama. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 4h 45m.

Japan Railways Shinkansen and Japan Railways Limited Express run train services between Hagi and Kōchi. Trains depart hourly and will take around 4h 45m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Hagi and Kōchi. We recommend that you take the bus to 新山口駅 then take the train to Hakata then fly from Fukuoka (FUK) to Kochi (KCZ). instead which will take 2h 60m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Hagi to Kōchi. We recommend that you take the bus to 新山口駅 then take the train to Hakata then fly from Fukuoka (FUK) to Kochi (KCZ). instead which will take 2h 60m.

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.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Hagi and Kōchi. The distance is around 434km (269 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Hagi to Kōchi is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 45m and will usually cost around ¥13,140 ($95).

How do I get from Hagi to Kōchi

Compare travel optionsbetween Hagi and Kōchi

Transport options from Hagi to Kōchi
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus, Train and Plane
2h 60m
¥22,450($165)
twice daily489km (304 miles)
Train
4h 45m
¥13,140($95)
twice daily493km (306 miles)
Bus and Train + 1 similar
4h 50m
¥11,910($87)
twice daily491km (305 miles)
Train and Bus12h 35m
¥17,250($125)
3 times a week693km (431 miles)
Drive
5h 10m
¥6,570($48)
on demand434km (269 miles)

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Airports near Kōchi

The following major airports near Kōchi offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.

KCZ
Kochi Ryoma Airport (KCZ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
13km (8 miles) from Kōchi
KIX
Kansai International Airport (KIX)
International Airport
Distance
184km (115 miles) from Kōchi
FUK
Fukuoka Airport (FUK)
International Airport
Distance
287km (178 miles) from Kōchi