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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Kumamoto to Kochi

Composite routes from Kumamoto to Kochi

Cheapest
7 h 4 min
Car
618 km.
from $33

Transport providers

Airlines

Japan Airlines

Website:
jal.com/
Plane from Kumamoto Airport to Kochi
Ave. Duration:
4h 25m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$82.57–$635.18
Plane from Fukuoka Airport to Kochi
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$88.93–$190.56

All Nippon Airways

Website:
ana.co.jp/
Plane from Kumamoto Airport to Kochi
Ave. Duration:
4h 20m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$120.68–$381.11

Train operators

Japan Railways Shinkansen

Phone:
050-2016-1603
Website:
jrhokkaido.co.jp/global/
Train from Kumamoto to Okayama
Ave. Duration:
2h 23m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$82.57–$120.68
Train from Kumamoto to Hiroshima
Ave. Duration:
1h 40m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$63.52–$95.28
Train from Kumamoto to Hakata
Ave. Duration:
48 min
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$26.68–$41.92

JR KYUSHU (Kyushu Railway Company)

Phone:
0570-04-1717
Website:
jrkyushu.co.jp/
Train from Kumamoto to Hakata
Ave. Duration:
2h 28m
Frequency:
Twice daily

Japan Railways Limited Express

Phone:
(050) 2016-1603
Website:
jrhokkaido.co.jp/global/
Train from Okayama to Gomen
Ave. Duration:
2h 15m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$35.57–$49.54

Bus operators

Chugoku JR Bus Company

Phone:
0570-666-012
Website:
chugoku-jrbus.co.jp/
Bus from Hiroshima Shinkansenguchi to Takamatsuchuo
Ave. Duration:
3h 13m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$30.98

JR Shikoku Bus

Website:
jr-shikokubus.co.jp/
Bus from Takamatsu Chuo Interchange Bus Terminal to Harimayabashi
Ave. Duration:
1h 57m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$29.47
Bus from Matsuyama Inter Guchi to Harimayabashi
Ave. Duration:
2h 14m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$27.96

Nishitetsu

Phone:
0570-00-1010
Website:
nishitetsu.jp/en/
Bus from Kumamoto Sakuramachi Bus Terminal to Hakata
Ave. Duration:
2h 14m
Frequency:
Every 5 minutes
Estimated price:
$17.79–$27.95

Iyotetsu

Website:
iyotetsu.co.jp
Bus from Hakata Bus Terminal to Matsuyama
Ave. Duration:
9h 40m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$53.36–$82.57

Other operators

Kokudou Kyuunishi Ferry

Phone:
(097) 575-1020
Website:
koku94.jp/
Other from Saganoseki to Misaki
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$8.24

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Kumamoto to Kochi (State)?

The cheapest way to get from Kumamoto to Kochi (State) is to drive and car ferry which costs $41.30 - $59.78 and takes 6h 13m.

What is the fastest way to get from Kumamoto to Kochi (State)?

The fastest way to get from Kumamoto to Kochi (State) is to train and fly which takes 4h 2m and costs $103.26 - $228.26 .

Is there a direct train between Kumamoto and Kochi (State)?

No, there is no direct train from Kumamoto to Kochi (State). However, there are services departing from Kumamoto and arriving at Gomen via Okayama. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 29m.

How far is it from Kumamoto to Kochi (State)?

The distance between Kumamoto and Kochi (State) is 658 km.

How do I travel from Kumamoto to Kochi (State) without a car?

The best way to get from Kumamoto to Kochi (State) without a car is to train which takes 5h 29m and costs $103.26 - $152.17 .

How long does it take to get from Kumamoto to Kochi (State)?

It takes approximately 5h 29m to get from Kumamoto to Kochi (State), including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kumamoto to Kochi (State) train from?

Kumamoto to Kochi (State) train services, operated by Japan Railways Shinkansen, depart from Kumamoto station.

Train, bus or fly from Kumamoto to Kochi (State)?

The best way to get from Kumamoto to Kochi (State) is to train which takes 5h 29m and costs $103.26 - $152.17 . Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $108.70 - $358.70 and takes 6h 9m, you could also bus, which costs $86.96 - $130.43 and takes 16h 57m.

What is the time difference between Kumamoto and Kochi (State)?

It is currently 18:22 at both, Kumamoto and Kochi (State).

Where does the Kumamoto to Kochi (State) train arrive?

Kumamoto to Kochi (State) train services, operated by Japan Railways Shinkansen, arrive at Okayama station.

Where can I stay near Kochi (State)?

There are 139+ hotels available in Kochi (State). Prices start at $18.88 per night.
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