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How to get fromEhime to Iwakuniby ferry, train, car ferry, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Ehime to Iwakuni by ferry, train, car ferry, bus, or car

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  1. Ferry, train

    best
    1. Take the ferry from Matsuyama to Hiroshima Portferry ferry
    2. Take the train from Hiroshima to Iwakunitrain train San-yō Line Local
    4h 33m
    ¥8,640–10,267

  2. Car ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the carferry from Mitsuhama to Yanaicarferry car ferry
    5h 14m
    ¥4,140–4,360

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Matsuyama City Station to Fukuyama station frontbus bus
    2. Take the train from Fukuyama to Hiroshimatrain train
    3. Take the bus from Hiroshima BC to Iwakuni Shiyakushobus bus
    5h 15m
    ¥6,750–7,350

  4. Car ferry, drive

    1. Take the carferry from Mitsuhama to Ihotakoucarferry car ferry
    2. Drive from Ihotakou to Iwakunicar car
    2h 20m

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Matsuyama(Ehime) to Okayamatrain train
    2. Take the train from Okayama to Hiroshimatrain train
    3. Take the train from Hiroshima to Iwakunitrain train
    5h 1m

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  • Distance: 117.8 km
  • Duration: 4h 33m

What companies run services between Ehime, Japan and Iwakuni, Japan?

Boyo Ferry operates a car ferry from Mitsuhama to Yanai hourly. Tickets cost ¥3,660 and the journey takes 2h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Matsuyama(Ehime) to Iwakuni via Okayama and Hiroshima in around 5h 1m.

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