The distance between Itsukushima and Kōchi is around 221km (137 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a ferry and then take the train which takes around 3h 55m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Itsukushima to Kōchi by ferry, train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Kōchi → Itsukushima if you're planning a return trip.
Take a ferry to Miyajimaguchi then take the train to Okayama and then to Kochi(Kochi).
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Take a ferry to Hiroshima Port and then to Matsuyama then take the bus to Harimayabashi.
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Take a ferry to Miyajimaguchi then drive to Kure then take a ferry to Matsuyama then drive to Kōchi.
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There are several options for getting from Itsukushima to Kōchi by ferry, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take a ferry and then drive which costs around ¥6,980 ($51) and will take around 4h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a ferry and then take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥11,775 ($86).
The distance between Itsukushima and Kōchi is around 221km (137 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 138km (86 miles)
It takes around 3h 55m to get from Itsukushima and Kōchi by ferry and train.
The quickest way to get from Itsukushima to Kōchi is to take a ferry and then take the train which takes around 3h 55m and will set you back approx ¥11,775 ($86).
The cheapest way to travel between Itsukushima and Kōchi is to take a ferry and then drive which will typically cost around ¥6,980 ($51) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Itsukushima and Kōchi. We recommend that you take a ferry to Miyajimaguchi then take the train to Okayama and then to Kochi(Kochi). instead which will take 3h 55m.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Itsukushima and Kōchi. We recommend that you take a ferry to Miyajimaguchi then take the train to Okayama and then to Kochi(Kochi). instead which will take 3h 55m.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Itsukushima to Kōchi. We recommend that you take a ferry to Miyajimaguchi then take the train to Okayama and then to Kochi(Kochi). instead which will take 3h 55m.
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.
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Itsukushima to Kōchi. We recommend that you take a ferry to Miyajimaguchi then take the train to Okayama and then to Kochi(Kochi). instead which will take 3h 55m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Itsukushima to Kōchi is to take a ferry and then take the train which takes, on average, 3h 55m and will usually cost around ¥11,775 ($86).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Ferry and Train | 3h 55m | ¥11,775($86) | hourly | 346km (215 miles) |
Ferry and Bus + 1 similar | 4h 55m | ¥14,785($110) | 5 times a day | 245km (153 miles) |
Ferry to Miyajimaguchi, bus | 5h 25m | ¥7,805($57) | 5 times a day | 351km (218 miles) |
Ferry and Car | 4h 35m | ¥6,980($51) | hourly | 221km (137 miles) |
JR Miyajima Ferry
Miyajima Matsudai Kisen
Setonaikaikisen
JR Shikoku Bus
Ryobi Express
The following major airports near Kōchi offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.