The distance between Kōchi and Kudamatsu is around 225km (140 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 55m.
We've found 5 different ways to get from Kōchi to Kudamatsu by train, bus, ferry, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Kudamatsu → Kōchi if you're planning a return trip.
Fly from Kochi (KCZ) to Fukuoka (FUK) then take the train to Tokuyama.
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Take the train to Okayama and then to Tokuyama.
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Take the bus to Okayama then take the train to Tokuyama.
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Take the bus to Ōtemachi then take a ferry to Hiroshima Port then take the bus to Iwakuni then take the train to Kudamatsu.
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Drive to Mitsuhama then take a ferry to Ihotakou then drive to Kudamatsu.
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There are several options for getting from Kōchi to Kudamatsu by train, bus, ferry, car and plane. The cheapest option is to drive and then take a ferry which costs around ¥3,150 ($23) and will take around 4h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥20,535 ($150).
The distance between Kōchi and Kudamatsu is around 225km (140 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 162km (101 miles)
It takes around 3h 35m to get from Kōchi and Kudamatsu by train.
The quickest way to get from Kōchi to Kudamatsu is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 55m and will set you back approx ¥20,535 ($150).
The cheapest way to travel between Kōchi and Kudamatsu is to drive and then take a ferry which will typically cost around ¥3,150 ($23) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Kōchi and Kudamatsu. It typically takes around 3h 35m and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Kōchi to Kudamatsu. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Okayama and Tokuyama. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 3h 35m.
Japan Railways Limited Express and Japan Railways Shinkansen run train services between Kōchi and Kudamatsu. Trains depart hourly and will take around 3h 35m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Kōchi and Kudamatsu. We recommend that you fly from Kochi (KCZ) to Fukuoka (FUK) then take the train to Tokuyama. instead which will take 2h 55m.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Kōchi to Kudamatsu. We recommend that you fly from Kochi (KCZ) to Fukuoka (FUK) then take the train to Tokuyama. instead which will take 2h 55m.
The closest major airport to Kudamatsu is Iwakuni Kintaikyo Airport (IWK) (IWK) which is approximately 36km (22 miles) from Kudamatsu. Yamaguchi Ube Airport (UBJ) (UBJ) 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 Kōchi to Kudamatsu. We recommend that you take the train to Okayama and then to Tokuyama. instead which will take 3h 35m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Kōchi to Kudamatsu is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 35m and will usually cost around ¥11,910 ($87).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Plane and Train | 2h 55m | ¥20,535($150) | hourly | 490km (305 miles) |
Train | 3h 35m | ¥11,910($87) | hourly | 413km (257 miles) |
Bus and Train | 3h 40m | ¥10,680($78) | 5 times a day | 431km (268 miles) |
Bus, Ferry and Train | 8h 25m | ¥10,680($78) | 5 times a day | 362km (225 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 4h 15m | ¥3,150($23) | every 20 mins | 225km (140 miles) |
Ryobi Express
JR Shikoku Bus
Iwakuni Bus
Setonaikaikisen
Boyo Ferry
The following major airports near Kudamatsu offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.