How to travel from Obihiro to Kōchi, Japan

The distance between Obihiro and Kōchi is around 1,499km (931 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 4h 5m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Obihiro to Kōchi by plane, bus, train, car and ferry. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out KōchiObihiro if you're planning a return trip.

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Fly

Fly from Obihiro (OBO) to Kochi (KCZ).

  • Duration4h 5m
  • Flight time3hrs
  • Typical cost
    ¥30,530($225)
Operated byJapan Airlines+ 2 others

3 similiar routes

We’ve grouped similar routes together, click the arrows to see the other options.

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Train

Take the train to Minami-Chitose, Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto, Tokyo then Okayama and then to Kochi(Kochi).

  • Duration15h 20m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    ¥53,390($390)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Minami-Chitose Station then take the train to Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto and then to Tokyo then take the bus to Harimayabashi.

  • Duration22h 30m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ¥31,485($230)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Car and Ferry

Drive to Otaru then take a ferry to Maizuru then drive to Kōchi.

  • Duration1 day 4h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ¥26,830($195)
Operated by

Multiple operators

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Obihiro and Kōchi

There are several options for getting from Obihiro to Kōchi by plane, bus, train, car and ferry. The cheapest option is to fly and then take the bus which costs around ¥22,725 ($165) and will take around 6hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 4h 5m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥30,530 ($225).

The distance between Obihiro and Kōchi is around 1,499km (931 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,337km (831 miles)

It takes around 4h 5m to get from Obihiro and Kōchi by plane.

The quickest way to get from Obihiro to Kōchi is to fly which takes around 4h 5m and will set you back approx ¥30,530 ($225).

The cheapest way to travel between Obihiro and Kōchi is to fly and then take the bus which will typically cost around ¥22,725 ($165) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Obihiro and Kōchi. It typically takes around 15h 20m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Obihiro to Kōchi. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Minami-Chitose, Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto, Tokyo and Okayama. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 15h 20m.

Japan Railways Limited Express and Japan Railways Shinkansen run train services between Obihiro and Kōchi. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 15h 20m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Obihiro and Kōchi. We recommend that you fly from Obihiro (OBO) to Kochi (KCZ). instead which will take 4h 5m.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Obihiro and Kōchi. Flights depart from Obihiro (OBO) and arrive at Kochi (KCZ) - via Tokyo Haneda (HND). The flight takes around 3hrs.

There is no direct flight from Obihiro to Kōchi. There is however a flight that goes via Tokyo Haneda (HND). This services will take at least 4h 5m (not including layover time).

The flight from Obihiro to Kōchi typically takes around 3hrs. Flights depart from Obihiro (OBO) and and arrive into Kochi (KCZ).

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 Obihiro to Kōchi. We recommend that you fly from Obihiro (OBO) to Kochi (KCZ). instead which will take 4h 5m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Obihiro to Kōchi is to fly which takes, on average, 4h 5m and will usually cost around ¥30,530 ($225).

How do I get from Obihiro to Kōchi

Compare travel optionsbetween Obihiro and Kōchi

Transport options from Obihiro to Kōchi
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 3 similar
4h 5m
¥30,530($225)
every 4 hours1,499km (931 miles)
Bus and Plane5h 35m
¥33,950($250)
twice daily1,649km (1,025 miles)
Train and Plane5h 40m
¥35,870($260)
every 2 hours1,618km (1,005 miles)
Plane and Bus6hrs
¥22,725($165)
every 4 hours1,623km (1,008 miles)
Train
15h 20m
¥53,390($390)
every 4 hours2,102km (1,306 miles)
Bus and Train
22h 30m
¥31,485($230)
once daily2,061km (1,281 miles)
Car and Ferry
1 day 4h
¥26,830($195)
once daily1,655km (1,028 miles)

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Airports near Kōchi

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

KCZ
Kochi Ryoma Airport (KCZ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
13km (8 miles) from Kōchi
KIX
Kansai International Airport (KIX)
International Airport
Distance
184km (115 miles) from Kōchi
FUK
Fukuoka Airport (FUK)
International Airport
Distance
287km (178 miles) from Kōchi