How to travel from Hakodate to Kōchi, Japan

The distance between Hakodate and Kōchi is around 1,144km (711 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2h 60m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Hakodate to Kōchi by plane, train, bus, ferry and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out KōchiHakodate if you're planning a return trip.

🚀 Fastest
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Fly

Fly from Hakodate (HKD) to Kochi (KCZ).

  • Duration2h 60m
  • Flight time2h 20m
  • Typical cost
    ¥39,700($290)
Operated byAll Nippon Airways+ 2 others
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3 x train
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Train

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

  • Duration10h 25m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    ¥48,325($355)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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3 x bus
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Ferry and Bus

Take a ferry to Seikan Ferry Aomori Terminal then take the bus to Saitama-Shintoshin then 大阪ocat and then to Harimayabashi.

  • Duration1 day 4h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ¥28,885($210)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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bus
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Train and Bus

Take the train to Tokyo then take the bus to Harimayabashi.

  • Duration17h 45m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ¥37,100($270)
Operated by

Multiple operators

💰 Cheapest
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ferry
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car
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Ferry and Car

Take a ferry to Oma then drive to Kōchi.

  • Duration19h 40m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    ¥24,095($175)
Operated by

Multiple operators

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Hakodate and Kōchi

There are several options for getting from Hakodate to Kōchi by plane, train, bus, ferry and car. The cheapest option is to take a ferry and then drive which costs around ¥24,095 ($175) and will take around 19h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 2h 60m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥39,700 ($290).

The distance between Hakodate and Kōchi is around 1,144km (711 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,109km (689 miles)

It takes around 2h 60m to get from Hakodate and Kōchi by plane.

The quickest way to get from Hakodate to Kōchi is to fly which takes around 2h 60m and will set you back approx ¥39,700 ($290).

The cheapest way to travel between Hakodate and Kōchi is to take a ferry and then drive which will typically cost around ¥24,095 ($175) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Hakodate and Kōchi. It typically takes around 10h 25m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Hakodate to Kōchi. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto, Tokyo and Okayama. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 10h 25m.

Japan Railways Shinkansen and Japan Railways Limited Express run train services between Hakodate and Kōchi. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 10h 25m, 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 Hakodate and Kōchi. We recommend that you fly from Hakodate (HKD) to Kochi (KCZ). instead which will take 2h 60m.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Hakodate and Kōchi. Flights depart from Hakodate (HKD) and arrive at Kochi (KCZ) - via Osaka Itami (ITM). The flight takes around 2h 20m.

There is no direct flight from Hakodate to Kōchi. There is however a flight that goes via Osaka Itami (ITM). This services will take at least 2h 60m (not including layover time).

The flight from Hakodate to Kōchi typically takes around 2h 20m. Flights depart from Hakodate (HKD) and and arrive into Kochi (KCZ).

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

No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Hakodate to Kōchi. We recommend that you fly from Hakodate (HKD) to Kochi (KCZ). instead which will take 2h 60m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Hakodate to Kōchi is to fly which takes, on average, 2h 60m and will usually cost around ¥39,700 ($290).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Hakodate and Kōchi

Transport options from Hakodate to Kōchi
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly
2h 60m
¥39,700($290)
hourly1,144km (711 miles)
Train
10h 25m
¥48,325($355)
every 4 hours1,691km (1,051 miles)
Ferry and Bus
1 day 4h
¥28,885($210)
once daily1,648km (1,024 miles)
Train and Bus
17h 45m
¥37,100($270)
once daily1,662km (1,033 miles)
Ferry and Car
19h 40m
¥24,095($175)
twice daily1,499km (932 miles)

Top Carriersoperating between Hakodate and Kōchi

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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