There are 4 ways to get from Awaji Island to Iya Valley by bus, train, or car
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Seidanshichi to Tokushima Stationbus
- Take the train from Tokushima to Awa-Ikedatrain
- Take the bus from 阿波池田駅前 to 西祖谷局前bus 祖谷線
6h 11mDrive 130.4 km
cheapest- Drive from Minamiawaji to Iya Valleycar 130.4 km
2h 2m¥2,264–3,270Bus
- Take the bus from Kosoku Awaji Shichi to Takamatsu Chuo Interbus
- Take the bus from Takamatsu Chuo Interchange Bus Terminal to Otoyobus Kuroshio Express
6h 33m¥8,510–9,200Bus, train via Takamatsu
- Take the bus from Kosoku Awaji Shichi to Kencho-doribus
- Take the train from Kawaramachi to Kotoden-Kotohiratrain
- Take the bus from 阿波池田駅前 to 西祖谷局前bus 祖谷線
6h 34m¥5,160–6,650
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Awaji Island to Iya Valley is to drive which costs ¥2200 - ¥3300 and takes 2h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Awaji Island to Iya Valley is to drive which takes 2h 2m and costs ¥2200 - ¥3300.
No, there is no direct bus from Awaji Island to Iya Valley. However, there are services departing from Kosoku Awaji Shichi and arriving at 祖谷大橋 via Takamatsu Chuo Interchange Bus Terminal and 大歩危橋. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 33m.
The distance between Awaji Island and Iya Valley is 153 km. The road distance is 130.4 km.
The best way to get from Awaji Island to Iya Valley without a car is to bus and train which takes 6h 11m and costs .
It takes approximately 6h 11m to get from Awaji Island to Iya Valley, including transfers.
Awaji Island to Iya Valley bus services, operated by Takamatsu Express, depart from Kosoku Awaji Shichi station.
Awaji Island to Iya Valley bus services, operated by Takamatsu Express, arrive at Takamatsu Chuo Inter station.
Yes, the driving distance between Awaji Island to Iya Valley is 130 km. It takes approximately 2h 2m to drive from Awaji Island to Iya Valley.
There are 51+ hotels available in Iya Valley.
What companies run services between Awaji Island, Hyōgo, Japan and Iya Valley, Japan?
You can take a bus from Kosoku Awaji Shichi to Iya Valley via Takamatsu Chuo Inter, Takamatsu Chuo Interchange Bus Terminal, Otoyo, Osugi, Oboke, 大歩危橋, and 祖谷大橋 in around 6h 33m.
- Phone
- 0570-00-4592
- Website
- jr-shikoku.co.jp
Train from Tokushima to Awa-Ikeda
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- jr-shikoku.co.jp
- Website
- kotoden.co.jp
Train from Kawaramachi to Kotoden-Kotohira
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥550–750
- Schedules at
- kotoden.co.jp
- [email protected]
- Website
- awaji-kotsu.co.jp
Bus from Seidanshichi to Tokushima Station
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,690
- Schedules at
- awaji-kotsu.co.jp
- Website
- yonkoh.co.jp
Bus from 阿波池田駅前 to 西祖谷局前
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥110–1,400
- Schedules at
- yonkoh.co.jp
Bus from 阿波池田駅前 to 西祖谷局前
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥110–1,400
- Schedules at
- yonkoh.co.jp
- Website
- footbus.co.jp
Bus from Kosoku Awaji Shichi to Takamatsu Chuo Inter
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥4,500
- Schedules at
- willerexpress.com
Bus from Kosoku Awaji Shichi to Kencho-dori
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥4,500
- Schedules at
- willerexpress.com
- Phone
- 087-823-3083
- Website
- jr-shikokubus.co.jp
Bus from Takamatsu Chuo Interchange Bus Terminal to Otoyo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥3,900
- Schedules at
- japanbusonline.com
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