Buses to Kochi
The cities within coach range, estimated times from distance, and who sells the tickets.
Coaches cover the ground rail does not, and in most countries they are the cheapest way between cities. Below are the cities within practical coach range of Kochi, with straight-line distance and an estimated time at typical coach speeds including stops.
| Route | Country | Distance | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kochi to Shinagawa | Japan | 50 km (31 mi) | about 1 h 9 min |
| Kochi to Niihama | Japan | 50 km (31 mi) | about 1 h 9 min |
| Kochi to Saijō | Japan | 52 km (32 mi) | about 1 h 11 min |
| Kochi to Imabari | Japan | 76 km (47 mi) | about 1 h 37 min |
| Kochi to Matsuyama | Japan | 78 km (48 mi) | about 1 h 39 min |
| Kochi to Marugame | Japan | 85 km (53 mi) | about 1 h 46 min |
| Kochi to Takamatsu | Japan | 99 km (62 mi) | about 2 h 2 min |
| Kochi to Onomichi | Japan | 101 km (63 mi) | about 2 h 4 min |
| Kochi to Fukuyama | Japan | 105 km (65 mi) | about 2 h 8 min |
| Kochi to Tokushima | Japan | 111 km (69 mi) | about 2 h 15 min |
| Kochi to Kurashiki | Japan | 117 km (73 mi) | about 2 h 21 min |
| Kochi to Kure | Japan | 117 km (73 mi) | about 2 h 21 min |
| Kochi to Tokyo | Japan | 612 km (380 mi) | about 11 h 13 min |
| Kochi to Yokohama | Japan | 598 km (372 mi) | about 10 h 59 min |
| Kochi to Osaka | Japan | 221 km (138 mi) | about 4 h 13 min |
| Kochi to Nagoya | Japan | 359 km (223 mi) | about 6 h 41 min |
| Kochi to Sapporo | Japan | 1,258 km (781 mi) | about 22 h 49 min |
| Kochi to Fukuoka | Japan | 289 km (179 mi) | about 5 h 26 min |
| Kochi to Kawasaki | Japan | 607 km (377 mi) | about 11 h 9 min |
| Kochi to Kobe | Japan | 198 km (123 mi) | about 3 h 48 min |
Distances are straight-line; road and rail routes run about 15–25% longer. Times are estimates from distance and typical speeds, not timetables.
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How are the journey times on this page worked out?
From straight-line distance and typical speeds for each mode, so they are estimates for planning, not timetables. Road and rail routes run 15–25% longer than the straight line.
Where these facts come from
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- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.