How to travel from Yokohama to Kōchi, Japan

The distance between Yokohama and Kōchi is around 644km (400 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 15m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Yokohama to Kōchi by train, plane, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Yokohama and then to Keikyu Kamata then fly from Tokyo Haneda (HND) to Kochi (KCZ).

  • Duration2h 15m
  • Flight time1h 20m
  • Typical cost
    ¥34,225($250)
Operated by

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3 similiar routes

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Train

Take the train to Okayama and then to Kochi(Kochi).

  • Duration5h 45m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    ¥23,545($170)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus via Ōsaka

Take the bus to Ōsaka and then to Harimayabashi.

  • Duration13h 5m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    ¥19,030($140)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Kōchi.

  • Duration9hrs
  • Distance780km (485 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Yokohama and Kōchi

There are several options for getting from Yokohama to Kōchi by train, plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ¥14,785 ($110) and will take around 15h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 2h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥34,225 ($250).

The distance between Yokohama and Kōchi is around 644km (400 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 596km (371 miles)

It takes around 2h 15m to get from Yokohama and Kōchi by train and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 9hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Yokohama to Kōchi is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 15m and will set you back approx ¥34,225 ($250).

The cheapest way to travel between Yokohama and Kōchi, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ¥14,785 ($110) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Yokohama and Kōchi. It typically takes around 5h 45m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Yokohama to Kōchi. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Shin-Yokohama and Okayama. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 5h 45m.

Japan Railways Shinkansen and Japan Railways Limited Express run train services between Yokohama and Kōchi. Trains depart hourly and will take around 5h 45m, 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 Yokohama and Kōchi. It typically takes around 15h 10m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Yokohama to Kōchi. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in 横浜駅改札口前_01, Tokyo Disneyland and Tokyo Disneyland. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 15h 10m.

JR Bus Kanto, Kintetsu Bus and JR Shikoku Bus run regular bus services between Yokohama and Kōchi. Buses run once daily and take around 15h 10m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Yokohama to Kōchi. We recommend that you take the train to Yokohama and then to Keikyu Kamata then fly from Tokyo Haneda (HND) to Kochi (KCZ). instead which will take 2h 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

Yes it is possible to drive from Yokohama and Kōchi. The distance is around 780km (485 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 Yokohama to Kōchi is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 2h 15m and will usually cost around ¥34,225 ($250).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Yokohama and Kōchi

Transport options from Yokohama to Kōchi
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 3 similar
2h 15m
¥34,225($250)
hourly644km (400 miles)
Train to Nippori, plane3h 35m
¥26,285($190)
hourly778km (483 miles)
Plane and Bus3h 55m
¥47,780($350)
every 2 hours750km (466 miles)
Fly to Tokushima (TKS), bus4h 30m
¥38,880($285)
hourly789km (490 miles)
Train
5h 45m
¥23,545($170)
hourly835km (519 miles)
Bus via Ōsaka + 1 similar
13h 5m
¥19,030($140)
twice daily800km (497 miles)
Bus15h 10m
¥14,785($110)
once daily901km (560 miles)
Drive
9hrs
¥11,365($83)
on demand780km (485 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