There are 3 ways to get from Aki to Matsuyama by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from 商工会議所前 to はりまや橋bus L1>T1 高知-安芸線 / ...
- Take the bus from Harimayabashi to Okaidobus Nangoku Express
4h 57m¥3,730–6,040Drive 150.5 km
cheapest- Drive from Aki to Matsuyamacar 150.5 km
2h 29m¥2,582–3,730Train
- Take the train from Gomen to Tadotsutrain [187026] Ltd. Exp Nanpu 22 / ...
- Take the train from Tadotsu to Matsuyama(Ehime)train Ltd. Exp Shiokaze 11 / ...
5h 12m
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Aki to Matsuyama is to drive which costs ¥2500 - ¥3800 and takes 2h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Aki to Matsuyama is to drive which takes 2h 29m and costs ¥2500 - ¥3800.
No, there is no direct bus from Aki to Matsuyama. However, there are services departing from 商工会議所前 and arriving at Okaido via Harimayabashi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 57m.
No, there is no direct train from Aki to Matsuyama. However, there are services departing from Aki-General-Hospital and arriving at Matsuyama(Ehime) via Gomen and Tadotsu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 12m.
The distance between Aki and Matsuyama is 197 km. The road distance is 150.5 km.
The best way to get from Aki to Matsuyama without a car is to bus which takes 4h 57m and costs ¥3700 - ¥6500.
It takes approximately 4h 57m to get from Aki to Matsuyama, including transfers.
Aki to Matsuyama bus services, operated by Kochi Tobu Transportation, depart from 商工会議所前 station.
Aki to Matsuyama train services, operated by JR SHIKOKU (Shikoku Railway Company), depart from Gomen station.
The best way to get from Aki to Matsuyama is to bus which takes 4h 57m and costs ¥3700 - ¥6500. Alternatively, you can train, which costs and takes 5h 12m.
What companies run services between Aki, Kochi, Japan and Matsuyama, Japan?
You can take a bus from 商工会議所前 to Okaido via はりまや橋 and Harimayabashi in around 4h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Aki-General-Hospital to Matsuyama(Ehime) via Gomen and Tadotsu in around 5h 12m.
- Phone
- 0570-00-4592
- Website
- JR SHIKOKU (Shikoku Railway Company)
Train from Gomen to Tadotsu
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- JR SHIKOKU (Shikoku Railway Company)
Train from Tadotsu to Matsuyama(Ehime)
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Schedules at
- JR SHIKOKU (Shikoku Railway Company)
- Website
- Kochi Tobu Transportation
Bus from 商工会議所前 to はりまや橋
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥130–1,300
- Schedules at
- Kochi Tobu Transportation
- Phone
- 087-823-3083
- Website
- jr-shikokubus.co.jp
Bus from Harimayabashi to Okaido
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 32m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥3,600–4,800
- Schedules at
- japanbusonline.com
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Booking & Getting There
Aki to Matsuyama bus services, operated by Kochi Tobu Transportation, arrive at はりまや橋 station.
Aki to Matsuyama train services, operated by JR SHIKOKU (Shikoku Railway Company), arrive at Tadotsu station.
Yes, the driving distance between Aki to Matsuyama is 151 km. It takes approximately 2h 29m to drive from Aki to Matsuyama.
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