How to travel from Motobu to Kōchi, Japan
The distance between Motobu and Kōchi is around 1,363km (847 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 5h 15m.
7 routes found
We've found 7 different ways to get from Motobu to Kōchi by bus, plane, train and ferry. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Kōchi → Motobu if you're planning a return trip.
Bus and Plane
Take the bus to 那覇空港国内線ターミナル then fly from Okinawa (OKA) to Kochi (KCZ).
- Duration5h 15m
- Flight time2h 40m
- Typical cost¥26,560($195)
Multiple operators
3 similiar routes
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Ferry and Train
Take a ferry to 鹿児島新港 新港待合所 then take the train to Okayama and then to Kochi(Kochi).
- Duration1 day 5h
- Departs5 times a week
- Typical cost¥37,100($270)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Ferry and Bus
Take a ferry to 鹿児島新港 新港待合所 then take the bus to Hakata Bus Terminal then Matsuyama IC and then to Harimayabashi.
- Duration1 day 16h
- Departs3 times a week
- Typical cost¥31,215($230)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Motobu and Kōchi
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Motobu to Kōchi by bus, plane, train and ferry. The cheapest option is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which costs around ¥23,135 ($170) and will take around 7h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 5h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥26,560 ($195).
The distance between Motobu and Kōchi is around 1,363km (847 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 939km (583 miles)
It takes around 5h 15m to get from Motobu and Kōchi by bus and plane.
The quickest way to get from Motobu to Kōchi is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 5h 15m and will set you back approx ¥26,560 ($195).
The cheapest way to travel between Motobu and Kōchi is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which will typically cost around ¥23,135 ($170) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Motobu and Kōchi. We recommend that you take the bus to 那覇空港国内線ターミナル then fly from Okinawa (OKA) to Kochi (KCZ). instead which will take 5h 15m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Motobu and Kōchi. We recommend that you take the bus to 那覇空港国内線ターミナル then fly from Okinawa (OKA) to Kochi (KCZ). instead which will take 5h 15m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Motobu to Kōchi. We recommend that you take the bus to 那覇空港国内線ターミナル then fly from Okinawa (OKA) to Kochi (KCZ). instead which will take 5h 15m.
The closest major airport to Kōchi is Kochi Ryoma Airport (KCZ) (KCZ) which is approximately 13km (8 miles) from Kōchi. Kansai International Airport (KIX) (KIX) 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 Motobu to Kōchi. We recommend that you take the bus to 那覇空港国内線ターミナル then fly from Okinawa (OKA) to Kochi (KCZ). instead which will take 5h 15m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Motobu to Kōchi is to take the bus and then fly which takes, on average, 5h 15m and will usually cost around ¥26,560 ($195).
Compare travel optionsbetween Motobu and Kōchi
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bus and Plane + 3 similar | 5h 15m | ¥26,560($195) | every 3 hours | 1,533km (953 miles) |
| Bus to 那覇空港国内線ターミナル, plane | 6h 25m | ¥29,705($215) | every 3 hours | 1,369km (851 miles) |
| Bus to 那覇空港国内線ターミナル, plane and train | 7h 10m | ¥23,135($170) | every 3 hours | 1,409km (875 miles) |
| Bus, Plane and Train | 8h 5m | ¥31,075($225) | every 3 hours | 1,363km (847 miles) |
Ferry and Train + 1 similar | 1 day 5h | ¥37,100($270) | 5 times a week | 1,499km (931 miles) |
| Ferry, Bus and Train | 1 day 8h | ¥33,130($240) | 5 times a week | 1,615km (1,004 miles) |
Ferry and Bus | 1 day 16h | ¥31,215($230) | 3 times a week | 1,691km (1,051 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Motobu and Kōchi
Bus companies
Yanbaru Express
Karry Kanko
JR Shikoku Bus
Nishitetsu
Ryobi Express
Train operators
Airlines
Japan Transocean Air
Solaseed Air
Ferry operators
A Line
Marix Line
Airports near Kōchi
The following major airports near Kōchi offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.
Kochi Ryoma Airport (KCZ)
- Distance
- 13km (8 miles) from Kōchi
Kansai International Airport (KIX)
- Distance
- 184km (115 miles) from Kōchi
Fukuoka Airport (FUK)
- Distance
- 287km (178 miles) from Kōchi