How to travel from Kōchi to Motobu, Japan
The distance between Kōchi and Motobu is around 1,274km (792 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 5hrs.
6 routes found
We've found 6 different ways to get from Kōchi to Motobu by plane, bus, train and ferry. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Motobu → Kōchi if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Bus
Fly from Kochi (KCZ) to Okinawa (OKA) then take the bus to 本部港.
- Duration5hrs
- Flight time2h 40m
- Typical cost¥21,220($155)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Train and Ferry
Take the train to Okayama and then to Kagoshima-Chuo then take a ferry to 本部旅客待合所.
- Duration1 day 4h
- Departs4 times a week
- Typical cost¥37,100($270)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Bus and Ferry
Take the bus to Matsuyama Inter Guchi then Hakata Bus Terminal and then to Kagoshima Honkou then take a ferry to 本部旅客待合所.
- Duration1 day 15h
- Departs3 times a week
- Typical cost¥30,530($225)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Kōchi and Motobu
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Kōchi to Motobu by plane, bus, train and ferry. The cheapest option is to fly and then take the bus which costs around ¥21,220 ($155) and will take around 5hrs.
The distance between Kōchi and Motobu is around 1,274km (792 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 939km (583 miles)
It takes around 5hrs to get from Kōchi and Motobu by plane and bus.
The quickest way to get from Kōchi to Motobu is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 5hrs and will set you back approx ¥21,220 ($155).
The cheapest way to travel between Kōchi and Motobu is to fly and then take the bus which will typically cost around ¥21,220 ($155) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Kōchi and Motobu. We recommend that you fly from Kochi (KCZ) to Okinawa (OKA) then take the bus to 本部港. instead which will take 5hrs.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Kōchi and Motobu. We recommend that you fly from Kochi (KCZ) to Okinawa (OKA) then take the bus to 本部港. instead which will take 5hrs.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Kōchi to Motobu. We recommend that you fly from Kochi (KCZ) to Okinawa (OKA) then take the bus to 本部港. instead which will take 5hrs.
The closest major airport to Motobu is Naha Airport (OKA) (OKA) which is approximately 58km (36 miles) from Motobu. Yoron Airport (RNJ) (RNJ) 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 Kōchi to Motobu. We recommend that you fly from Kochi (KCZ) to Okinawa (OKA) then take the bus to 本部港. instead which will take 5hrs.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Kōchi to Motobu is to fly and then take the bus which takes, on average, 5hrs and will usually cost around ¥21,220 ($155).
Compare travel optionsbetween Kōchi and Motobu
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Bus + 2 similar | 5hrs | ¥21,220($155) | every 2 hours | 1,274km (792 miles) |
| Train, Plane and Bus | 6h 35m | ¥30,940($225) | every 4 hours | 1,317km (818 miles) |
| Train to Tadotsu, plane and bus | 8h 10m | ¥35,320($260) | every 2 hours | 1,365km (848 miles) |
Train and Ferry + 1 similar | 1 day 4h | ¥37,100($270) | 4 times a week | 1,498km (931 miles) |
| Bus, Train and Ferry | 1 day 8h | ¥33,130($240) | 4 times a week | 1,583km (984 miles) |
Bus and Ferry | 1 day 15h | ¥30,530($225) | 3 times a week | 1,639km (1,019 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Kōchi and Motobu
Bus companies
Yanbaru Express
Ryobi Express
Nishitetsu
JR Shikoku Bus
Train operators
Airlines
Japan Transocean Air
Ferry operators
A Line
Marix Line
Airports near Motobu
The following major airports near Motobu offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.
Naha Airport (OKA)
- Distance
- 58km (36 miles) from Motobu
Yoron Airport (RNJ)
- Distance
- 65km (40 miles) from Motobu
Fukuoka Airport (FUK)
- Distance
- 807km (501 miles) from Motobu