How to travel from Hyuga to Kōchi, Japan
The distance between Hyuga and Kōchi is around 400km (249 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 5m.
7 routes found
We've found 7 different ways to get from Hyuga to Kōchi by train, ferry, 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 → Hyuga if you're planning a return trip.
Train and Plane
Take the train to Miyazaki Airport then fly from Miyazaki (KMI) to Kochi (KCZ).
- Duration3h 5m
- Flight time1h 45m
- Typical cost¥27,925($205)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Train
Take the train to Oita, Kokura then Okayama and then to Kochi(Kochi).
- Duration7h 50m
- Departsevery 4 hours
- Typical cost¥22,450($165)
Multiple train operators
Train, Ferry and Bus
Take the train to Usuki(Oita) then take a ferry to 八幡浜港 then take the train to Matsuyama(Ehime) then take the bus to Harimayabashi.
- Duration8h 25m
- Departs5 times a day
- Typical cost¥11,635($85)
Multiple operators
Bus and Train
Take the bus to Hakata Bus Terminal then take the train to Okayama then take the bus to Harimaya Bridge BT.
- Duration9hrs
- Departs4 times a day
- Typical cost¥20,535($150)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Car and Ferry
Drive to Yanai then take a ferry to Mitsuhama then drive to Kōchi.
- Duration9h 25m
- Departshourly
- Typical cost¥11,500($84)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Hyuga and Kōchi
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Hyuga to Kōchi by train, ferry, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to drive and then take a ferry which costs around ¥11,500 ($84) and will take around 9h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 5m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥27,925 ($205).
The distance between Hyuga and Kōchi is around 400km (249 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 219km (136 miles)
It takes around 7h 50m to get from Hyuga and Kōchi by train.
The quickest way to get from Hyuga to Kōchi is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 5m and will set you back approx ¥27,925 ($205).
The cheapest way to travel between Hyuga and Kōchi is to drive and then take a ferry which will typically cost around ¥11,500 ($84) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Hyuga and Kōchi. It typically takes around 7h 50m and departs every 4 hours.
There are no direct train services that runs from Hyuga to Kōchi. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Oita, Kokura and Okayama. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 7h 50m.
Japan Railways Limited Express and Japan Railways Shinkansen run train services between Hyuga and Kōchi. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 7h 50m, 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 Hyuga and Kōchi. We recommend that you take the train to Miyazaki Airport then fly from Miyazaki (KMI) to Kochi (KCZ). instead which will take 3h 5m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Hyuga to Kōchi. We recommend that you take the train to Miyazaki Airport then fly from Miyazaki (KMI) to Kochi (KCZ). instead which will take 3h 5m.
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 Hyuga to Kōchi. We recommend that you take the train to Oita, Kokura then Okayama and then to Kochi(Kochi). instead which will take 7h 50m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Hyuga to Kōchi is to take the train which takes, on average, 7h 50m and will usually cost around ¥22,450 ($165).
Compare travel optionsbetween Hyuga and Kōchi
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train and Plane + 1 similar | 3h 5m | ¥27,925($205) | hourly | 792km (492 miles) |
| Train to Hakata, Fly | 5h 60m | ¥26,420($195) | once daily | 661km (411 miles) |
Train | 7h 50m | ¥22,450($165) | every 4 hours | 789km (490 miles) |
Train, Ferry and Bus | 8h 25m | ¥11,635($85) | 5 times a day | 400km (249 miles) |
Bus and Train + 1 similar | 9hrs | ¥20,535($150) | 4 times a day | 838km (521 miles) |
| Train and Bus | 14h 25m | ¥19,305($140) | 3 times a week | 816km (507 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 9h 25m | ¥11,500($84) | hourly | 582km (362 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Hyuga and Kōchi
Bus companies
JR Shikoku Bus
Nishitetsu
Ryobi Express
Iyotetsu
Train operators
Ferry operators
Uwajima Ferry
Boyo Ferry
Airlines
Airports near Kōchi
The following major airports near Kōchi offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.
Kochi Ryoma Airport (KCZ)
- Distance
- 13km (8 miles) from Kōchi
Kansai International Airport (KIX)
- Distance
- 184km (115 miles) from Kōchi
Fukuoka Airport (FUK)
- Distance
- 287km (178 miles) from Kōchi