How to travel from Kōchi to Mine, Japan

The distance between Kōchi and Mine is around 423km (263 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 35m.

5 routes found

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

🚀 Fastest
1
plane
+
train
+

Plane and Train

Fly from Kochi (KCZ) to Fukuoka (FUK) then take the train to Asa.

  • Duration2h 35m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    ¥19,305($140)
Operated by

Multiple operators

2
train
+
train
+

Train

Take the train to Okayama and then to Shin-Yamaguchi.

  • Duration4h 10m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    ¥15,880($115)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

💰 Cheapest
3
bus
+
train
+

Bus and Train

Take the bus to Okayama then take the train to Shin-Yamaguchi.

  • Duration4h 15m
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    ¥14,650($105)
Operated by

Multiple operators

1 similiar route

We’ve grouped similar routes together, click the arrows to see the other options.

4
car
+

Drive

Drive to Mine.

  • Duration4h 50m
  • Distance423km (263 miles)
Get turn-by-turn directions

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Kōchi and Mine

There are several options for getting from Kōchi to Mine by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around ¥14,650 ($105) 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 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥19,305 ($140).

The distance between Kōchi and Mine is around 423km (263 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 226km (140 miles)

It takes around 4h 10m to get from Kōchi and Mine by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Kōchi to Mine is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 35m and will set you back approx ¥19,305 ($140).

The cheapest way to travel between Kōchi and Mine, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around ¥14,650 ($105) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Kōchi and Mine. It typically takes around 4h 10m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Kōchi to Mine. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Okayama, Shin-Yamaguchi and Asa. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 4h 10m.

Japan Railways Limited Express and Japan Railways Shinkansen run train services between Kōchi and Mine. Trains depart hourly and will take around 4h 10m, 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 Kōchi and Mine. We recommend that you fly from Kochi (KCZ) to Fukuoka (FUK) then take the train to Asa. instead which will take 2h 35m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Kōchi to Mine. We recommend that you fly from Kochi (KCZ) to Fukuoka (FUK) then take the train to Asa. instead which will take 2h 35m.

The closest major airport to Mine is Yamaguchi Ube Airport (UBJ) (UBJ) which is approximately 27km (17 miles) from Mine. Kitakyushu Airport (KKJ) (KKJ) and Fukuoka Airport (FUK) (FUK) 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 Mine. The distance is around 423km (263 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Kōchi to Mine is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 10m and will usually cost around ¥15,880 ($115).

How do I get from Kōchi to Mine

Compare travel optionsbetween Kōchi and Mine

Transport options from Kōchi to Mine
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train
2h 35m
¥19,305($140)
every 3 hours437km (271 miles)
Train
4h 10m
¥15,880($115)
every 3 hours490km (304 miles)
Bus and Train + 1 similar
4h 15m
¥14,650($105)
5 times a day508km (316 miles)
Bus to Matsuyama Inter Guchi, train11h 30m
¥15,060($110)
3 times a week632km (393 miles)
Drive
4h 50m
¥6,435($47)
on demand423km (263 miles)

Top Carriersoperating between Kōchi and Mine

Bus companies

Train operators

Airlines

Airports near Mine

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

UBJ
Yamaguchi Ube Airport (UBJ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
27km (17 miles) from Mine
KKJ
Kitakyushu Airport (KKJ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
39km (24 miles) from Mine
FUK
Fukuoka Airport (FUK)
International Airport
Distance
96km (59 miles) from Mine