How to travel from Kōchi to Tottori, Japan

The distance between Kōchi and Tottori is around 287km (178 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 20m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Kōchi to Tottori by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Plane and Train

Fly from Kochi (KCZ) to Toyooka (TJH) then take the train to Tottori.

  • Duration3h 20m
  • Flight time1h 20m
  • Typical cost
    ¥24,370($180)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Train

Take the train to Okayama then Kamigori and then to Tottori.

  • Duration4h 35m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    ¥8,625($63)
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Bus

Take the bus to Sannomiya BT and then to Tottori.

  • Duration7hrs
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    ¥11,365($83)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Tottori.

  • Duration3h 45m
  • Distance287km (178 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Kōchi and Tottori

There are several options for getting from Kōchi to Tottori by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ¥8,625 ($63) and will take around 4h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥24,370 ($180).

The distance between Kōchi and Tottori is around 287km (178 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 223km (139 miles)

It takes around 4h 35m to get from Kōchi and Tottori by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 45m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Kōchi to Tottori is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 20m and will set you back approx ¥24,370 ($180).

The cheapest way to travel between Kōchi and Tottori, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around ¥8,625 ($63) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Kōchi and Tottori. It typically takes around 4h 35m and departs every 3 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Kōchi to Tottori. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Okayama and Kamigori. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 4h 35m.

Japan Railways Limited Express and Japan Railways (JR) run train services between Kōchi and Tottori. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 4h 35m, 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 Tottori. It typically takes around 7hrs and departs 4 times a day.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Kōchi to Tottori. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Sannomiya BT. These services run 4 times a day and will take a minimum of 7hrs.

JR Shikoku Bus and Nihon Kotsu run regular bus services between Kōchi and Tottori. Buses run 4 times a day and take around 7hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Kōchi to Tottori. We recommend that you fly from Kochi (KCZ) to Toyooka (TJH) then take the train to Tottori. instead which will take 3h 20m.

The closest major airport to Tottori is Tottori Airport (TTJ) (TTJ) which is approximately 6km (4 miles) from Tottori. Kansai International Airport (KIX) (KIX) and Chubu Centrair International Airport (NGO) (NGO) 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 Tottori. The distance is around 287km (178 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 45m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Kōchi to Tottori is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 35m and will usually cost around ¥8,625 ($63).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Kōchi and Tottori

Transport options from Kōchi to Tottori
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train
3h 20m
¥24,370($180)
once daily422km (262 miles)
Train
4h 35m
¥8,625($63)
every 3 hours321km (199 miles)
Bus
7hrs
¥11,365($83)
4 times a day439km (273 miles)
Drive
3h 45m
¥4,380($32)
on demand287km (178 miles)

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Airports near Tottori

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

TTJ
Tottori Airport (TTJ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
6km (4 miles) from Tottori
KIX
Kansai International Airport (KIX)
International Airport
Distance
150km (93 miles) from Tottori
NGO
Chubu Centrair International Airport (NGO)
International Airport
Distance
245km (152 miles) from Tottori