How to travel from Kōchi to Yokohama, Japan

The distance between Kōchi and Yokohama is around 757km (470 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 4h 40m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Kōchi to Yokohama 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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Bus and Plane

Take the bus to Takamatsu Chuo Interchange Bus Terminal and then to Matsushige then fly from Tokushima (TKS) to Tokyo Haneda (HND).

  • Duration4h 40m
  • Flight time1h 10m
  • Typical cost
    ¥28,475($210)
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Train

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

  • Duration5h 40m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    ¥23,545($170)
Operated by

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Bus via Ōsaka

Take the bus to Ōsaka and then to Yokohama.

  • Duration13h 10m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    ¥16,975($125)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Yokohama.

  • Duration9hrs
  • Distance765km (476 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Kōchi and Yokohama

There are several options for getting from Kōchi to Yokohama by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ¥15,195 ($110) and will take around 13h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥28,475 ($210).

The distance between Kōchi and Yokohama is around 757km (470 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 596km (371 miles)

It takes around 5h 40m to get from Kōchi and Yokohama by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 9hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Kōchi to Yokohama is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 4h 40m and will set you back approx ¥28,475 ($210).

The cheapest way to travel between Kōchi and Yokohama, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ¥15,195 ($110) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Kōchi and Yokohama. It typically takes around 5h 40m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Kōchi to Yokohama. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Okayama and Shin-Yokohama. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 5h 40m.

Japan Railways Limited Express and Japan Railways Shinkansen run train services between Kōchi and Yokohama. Trains depart hourly and will take around 5h 40m, 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 Yokohama. It typically takes around 13h 35m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Kōchi to Yokohama. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Buster Shinjuku and Haneda Airport Terminal 2. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 13h 35m.

JR Bus Kanto, JR Shikoku Bus and Kintetsu Bus run regular bus services between Kōchi and Yokohama. Buses run once daily and take around 13h 35m 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 Yokohama. We recommend that you take the bus to Takamatsu Chuo Interchange Bus Terminal and then to Matsushige then fly from Tokushima (TKS) to Tokyo Haneda (HND). instead which will take 4h 40m.

The closest major airport to Yokohama is Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND) (HND) which is approximately 18km (11 miles) from Yokohama. Narita International Airport (NRT) (NRT) and Ibaraki Airport (IBR) (IBR) 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 Yokohama. The distance is around 765km (476 miles) by road and it will take around 9hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Kōchi to Yokohama is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 40m and will usually cost around ¥23,545 ($170).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Kōchi and Yokohama

Transport options from Kōchi to Yokohama
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus and Plane
4h 40m
¥28,475($210)
hourly757km (470 miles)
Train
5h 40m
¥23,545($170)
hourly835km (519 miles)
Bus via Ōsaka + 1 similar
13h 10m
¥16,975($125)
twice daily794km (493 miles)
Bus13h 35m
¥15,195($110)
once daily837km (520 miles)
Drive
9hrs
¥11,090($81)
on demand765km (476 miles)

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Airports near Yokohama

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

HND
Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND)
International Airport
Distance
18km (11 miles) from Yokohama
NRT
Narita International Airport (NRT)
International Airport
Distance
77km (48 miles) from Yokohama
IBR
Ibaraki Airport (IBR)
Domestic Airport
Distance
108km (67 miles) from Yokohama