The distance between Kōfu and Tottori is around 580km (360 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 40m.
We've found 9 different ways to get from Kōfu 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.
👋 Also check out Tottori → Kōfu if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Shinjuku(Jr) then fly from Tokyo Haneda (HND) to Tottori (TTJ).
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Take the train to Hachioji then Himeji and then to Tottori.
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Take the bus to Kyōto and then to Tottori.
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There are several options for getting from Kōfu to Tottori by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ¥11,500 ($84) and will take around 10hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥22,725 ($165).
The distance between Kōfu and Tottori is around 580km (360 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 394km (245 miles)
It takes around 6h 15m to get from Kōfu and Tottori by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 45m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Kōfu to Tottori is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 40m and will set you back approx ¥22,725 ($165).
The cheapest way to travel between Kōfu and Tottori, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ¥11,500 ($84) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Kōfu and Tottori. It typically takes around 6h 15m and departs every 3 hours.
There are no direct train services that runs from Kōfu to Tottori. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Hachioji, Shin-Yokohama, Himeji and Kamigori. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 6h 15m.
Japan Railways Limited Express, Japan Railways (JR) and Japan Railways Shinkansen run train services between Kōfu and Tottori. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 6h 15m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Kōfu and Tottori. It typically takes around 10hrs and departs every 20 mins.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Kōfu to Tottori. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Kyōto. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 10hrs.
Kintetsu Bus, Nihon Kotsu and Fujikyuko Express Bus run regular bus services between Kōfu and Tottori. Buses run every 20 mins and take around 10hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Kōfu to Tottori. We recommend that you take the train to Shinjuku(Jr) then fly from Tokyo Haneda (HND) to Tottori (TTJ). instead which will take 3h 40m.
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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Kōfu and Tottori. The distance is around 584km (363 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 45m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Kōfu to Tottori is to take the train which takes, on average, 6h 15m and will usually cost around ¥22,040 ($160).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train and Plane + 3 similar | 3h 40m | ¥22,725($165) | 5 times a day | 666km (414 miles) |
Train to Shiojiri, plane | 4h 40m | ¥40,110($295) | 5 times a day | 580km (360 miles) |
Train to Shinjuku(Jr), plane | 4h 55m | ¥32,310($235) | every 4 hours | 843km (524 miles) |
Train, Plane and Bus | 5h 55m | ¥19,030($140) | every 20 mins | 735km (457 miles) |
Train + 1 similar | 6h 15m | ¥22,040($160) | every 3 hours | 815km (506 miles) |
Train via Shizuoka | 7h 35m | ¥19,440($140) | 4 times a day | 683km (424 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 10hrs | ¥11,500($84) | every 20 mins | 731km (455 miles) |
Bus via Kintetsu Namba West Gate | 15h 15m | ¥11,910($87) | once daily | 704km (437 miles) |
Drive | 6h 45m | ¥8,760($64) | on demand | 584km (363 miles) |
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The following major airports near Tottori offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.