all cited services are reserved-seat services
Daytime And Night highway bus
Kyoto/Osaka/Kobe to Kochi/Susaki bus rules
Kyoto Station / Osaka Station JR Express Bus Terminal / Sannomiya Bus Terminal Kochi Station Bus Terminal / Susaki Station
Applies only to West Japan JR Bus-operated departures.Joint operators may use different baggage, pet and wheelchair rules. Confirm the operating company shown for the selected departure before relying on this row.
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What to do before boarding
Highway Bus Net WEB boarding ticket shown on a phone, printed WEB ticket, or issued paper ticket
Reach the correct stop about 10 minutes before departure with your ticket ready.
Joint operators may use different baggage, pet and wheelchair rules. Confirm the operating company shown for the selected departure before relying on this row.
Boarding steps
From booking to the platform
- Select Kyoto/Osaka/Kobe to Kochi/Susaki.Check the company operating the exact departure.
- Follow the reservation rule.all cited services are reserved-seat services.
- Prepare the stated ticket.Highway Bus Net WEB boarding ticket shown on a phone, printed WEB ticket, or issued paper ticket.
- Find the correct stop before departure.Reserve the selected Kochi Express or Keihanshin Dream Kochi departure, show the WEB or paper ticket, and reach the selected stop about 10 minutes early. Verify whether the departure is daytime or night before bringing a pet.
Baggage check
What can travel with you?
SuitcaseConditions apply
A suitcase must fit the 150 cm total-dimensions trunk limit. Large travel suitcases may still be refused when they are treated as oversized.
BicycleNot accepted
Not accepted, including folding bicycles.
StrollerConditions apply
No separate guarantee is published; a folded stroller must fit the applicable 150 cm trunk limit and available space.
WheelchairConditions apply
Contact the operating company in advance so trunk fit can be checked. Electric wheelchairs can be accepted only on limited vehicles.
Skis / snowboardNot accepted
Skis and snowboards are not accepted.
PetNot accepted
On West Japan JR Bus-operated daytime departures only, a pet in a case of about 90 cm total dimensions is accepted. Ordinary pets are not accepted on night departures; assistance dogs are allowed.
Restricted or prohibited itemsDo not place valuables, fragile goods, precision equipment, perishables or mobile batteries in the trunk. Oversized suitcases, skis, snowboards and bicycles are refused.
Bus stops
Confirm the terminal before travel
Official sources
Verify the latest rule
Checked 2026-07-29. Vehicle assignments and operator rules can change.