How to travel from Kōchi to Asago, Japan

The distance between Kōchi and Asago is around 308km (191 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2h 20m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Kōchi to Asago 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 AsagoKōchi if you're planning a return trip.

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Fly

Fly from Kochi (KCZ) to Toyooka (TJH).

  • Duration2h 20m
  • Flight time1h 20m
  • Typical cost
    ¥21,080($155)
Operated byAll Nippon Airways+ 1 others
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Train

Take the train to Okayama then Himeji and then to Wadayama.

  • Duration3h 50m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    ¥10,680($78)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Sannomiya BT and then to Wadayama Station.

  • Duration6h 35m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    ¥11,500($84)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Asago.

  • Duration3h 50m
  • Distance308km (191 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Kōchi and Asago

There are several options for getting from Kōchi to Asago by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ¥9,585 ($70) and will take around 4h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 2h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥21,080 ($155).

The distance between Kōchi and Asago is around 308km (191 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 231km (143 miles)

It takes around 3h 50m to get from Kōchi and Asago by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Kōchi to Asago is to fly which takes around 2h 20m and will set you back approx ¥21,080 ($155).

The cheapest way to travel between Kōchi and Asago, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around ¥9,585 ($70) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Kōchi and Asago. It typically takes around 3h 50m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Kōchi to Asago. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Okayama and Himeji. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 3h 50m.

Japan Railways Limited Express and Japan Railways Shinkansen run train services between Kōchi and Asago. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 3h 50m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Kōchi and Asago. It typically takes around 6h 35m and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Kōchi to Asago. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Sannomiya BT and Kobe-Sannomiya(Hankyu). These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 6h 35m.

JR Shikoku Bus and Zentan Bus run regular bus services between Kōchi and Asago. Buses run every 20 mins and take around 6h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Kōchi and Asago. Flights depart from Kochi (KCZ) and arrive at Toyooka (TJH) - via Osaka Itami (ITM). The flight takes around 1h 20m.

There is no direct flight from Kōchi to Asago. There is however a flight that goes via Osaka Itami (ITM). This services will take at least 2h 20m (not including layover time).

The flight from Kōchi to Asago typically takes around 1h 20m. Flights depart from Kochi (KCZ) and and arrive into Toyooka (TJH).

The closest major airport to Asago is Tajima Airport (TJH) (TJH) which is approximately 20km (13 miles) from Asago. Tottori Airport (TTJ) (TTJ) and Kansai International Airport (KIX) (KIX) 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 Kōchi and Asago. The distance is around 308km (191 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Kōchi to Asago is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 50m and will usually cost around ¥10,680 ($78).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Kōchi and Asago

Transport options from Kōchi to Asago
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly
2h 20m
¥21,080($155)
hourly361km (224 miles)
Train + 1 similar
3h 50m
¥10,680($78)
twice daily320km (199 miles)
Train via Okayama4h 25m
¥9,585($70)
hourly320km (199 miles)
Bus
6h 35m
¥11,500($84)
every 20 mins378km (235 miles)
Drive
3h 50m
¥4,655($34)
on demand308km (191 miles)

Top Carriersoperating between Kōchi and Asago

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Airports near Asago

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

TJH
Tajima Airport (TJH)
Domestic Airport
Distance
20km (13 miles) from Asago
TTJ
Tottori Airport (TTJ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
65km (41 miles) from Asago
KIX
Kansai International Airport (KIX)
International Airport
Distance
107km (66 miles) from Asago