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

The cheapest way to get from Kochi (State) to Kobe is to drive which costs ¥4200 - ¥6500 and takes 3h 34m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kochi (State) to Kobe is to train which takes 3h 13m and costs ¥8500 - ¥13000.

Is there a direct bus between Kochi (State) and Kobe?

No, there is no direct bus from Kochi (State) to Kobe. However, there are services departing from 後免西町 and arriving at Sannomiya BT via Harimayabashi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 45m.

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

No, there is no direct train from Kochi (State) to Kobe station. However, there are services departing from Gomen and arriving at Shin-Kōbe Station via Okayama. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 13m.

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

The distance between Kochi (State) and Kobe is 297 km. The road distance is 245.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Kochi (State) to Kobe without a car is to train which takes 3h 13m and costs ¥8500 - ¥13000.

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

It takes approximately 3h 13m to get from Kochi (State) to Kobe, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kochi (State) to Kobe bus from?

Kochi (State) to Kobe bus services, operated by JR Shikoku Bus, depart from Harimayabashi station.

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

Kochi (State) to Kobe train services, operated by Japan Railways Limited Express, depart from Gomen station.

Train or bus from Kochi (State) to Kobe?

The best way to get from Kochi (State) to Kobe is to train which takes 3h 13m and costs ¥8500 - ¥13000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥8100 and takes 5h 45m.

Where does the Kochi (State) to Kobe bus arrive?

Kochi (State) to Kobe bus services, operated by JR Shikoku Bus, arrive at Sannomiya BT station.

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

Kochi (State) to Kobe train services, operated by Japan Railways Limited Express, arrive at Okayama station.

Can I drive from Kochi (State) to Kobe?

Yes, the driving distance between Kochi (State) to Kobe is 246 km. It takes approximately 3h 34m to drive from Kochi (State) to Kobe.

Where can I stay near Kobe?

There are 290+ hotels available in Kobe.

Kochi (State) to Kobe - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, night bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Kochi (State) to Kobe by train, bus, night bus, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Gomen to Okayamatrain [187026] Ltd. Exp Nanpu 22 / ...
2. Take the train from Okayama to Shin-Kōbe Stationtrain Nozomi / ...
3h 13m
¥8,935–12,988
Drive 245.8 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Nankoku to Kobecar 245.8 km
3h 34m
¥4,201–6,068
Bus
1. Take the bus from Harimayabashi to Sannomiya BTbus
5h 45m
¥8,100
Night bus
1. Take the night bus from Harimayabashi to Shinki Bus Kobe Sannomiya BTnightbus Harbor Liner
5h 34m
¥6,722–6,838
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Gomennishimachi to Kazurashimabashihigashizumetrain
2. Fly from Kochi Airport (KCZ) to Osaka International Airport (ITM)plane KCZ - ITM
3h 47m
¥9,310–31,159

Kochi Airport (KCZ) to Osaka International Airport (ITM) flights

42Weekly Planes

45 minAverage Duration

¥7,632Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Kochi (State) to Kobe.

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Distance: 296.7 km
Duration: 3h 13m

What companies run services between Kochi (State), Japan and Kobe, Japan?

You can take a train from Gomen to Shin-Kōbe Station via Okayama in around 3h 13m. Alternatively, JR Shikoku Bus operates a bus from Harimayabashi to Sannomiya BT every 2 hours. Tickets cost ¥8,100 and the journey takes 4h 20m.

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