There are 6 ways to get from Hirakata to Shikoku by train, plane, bus, or car
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Train, fly to Matsuyama Airport
best- Take the train from Hirakatashi to Kadomashitrain
- Fly from Osaka International Airport (ITM) to Matsuyama Airport (MYJ)plane ITM - MYJ
2h 52m¥12,845–24,010Drive 337.8 km
cheapest- Drive from Hirakata to Matsuyamacar 337.8 km
4h 45m¥5,814–8,398Train
- Take the train from Shin Osaka to Okayamatrain Sakura / ...
- Take the train from Okayama to Osugitrain [187019] Ltd. Exp Nanpu 21
6h 18mBus
- Take the bus from Ōsaka to Takamatsu Chuo Interbus
- Take the bus from Takamatsu Chuo Interchange Bus Terminal to Otoyobus Kuroshio Express
7h 23m¥7,958–10,360Train, fly to Kochi Airport
- Take the train from Hirakatashi to Kadomashitrain
- Fly from Osaka International Airport (ITM) to Kochi Airport (KCZ)plane ITM - KCZ
2h 52m¥34,845–66,010Train, bus
- Take the train from Kyobashi(Osaka) to Maikotrain
- Take the bus from Kosoku Maiko to Takamatsuchuo Inter-Bus Terminalbus
- Take the bus from Takamatsu Chuo Interchange Bus Terminal to Otoyobus
7h 52m¥8,848–14,100
Osaka International Airport (ITM) to Matsuyama Airport (MYJ) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Hirakata to Shikoku is to drive which costs ¥5500 - ¥8500 and takes 4h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Hirakata to Shikoku is to train and fly which takes 2h 52m and costs ¥12000 - ¥24000.
No, there is no direct bus from Hirakata to Shikoku. However, there are services departing from Ōsaka and arriving at 田井 via Takamatsu Chuo Interchange Bus Terminal and 大杉駅前. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 23m.
No, there is no direct train from Hirakata to Shikoku. However, there are services departing from Hirakatashi and arriving at Osugi via Yodoyabashi, Shin Osaka and Okayama. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 18m.
The distance between Hirakata and Shikoku is 306 km. The road distance is 337.8 km.
The best way to get from Hirakata to Shikoku without a car is to train which takes 6h 18m and costs .
It takes approximately 2h 52m to get from Hirakata to Shikoku, including transfers.
Hirakata to Shikoku bus services, operated by Takamatsu Express, depart from Ōsaka station.
Hirakata to Shikoku train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), depart from Shin Osaka station.
The best way to get from Hirakata to Shikoku is to train which takes 6h 18m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥7500 - ¥11000 and takes 7h 23m.
What companies run services between Hirakata, Japan and Shikoku, Japan?
You can take a train from Hirakatashi to 田井 via Yodoyabashi, Yodoyabashi, Shin-Ōsaka Station, Shin Osaka, Okayama, Osugi, and 大杉駅前 in around 6h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Hirakatashi to 田井 via Kyōbashi, Ōsaka, Ōsaka, Takamatsu Chuo Inter, Takamatsu Chuo Interchange Bus Terminal, Otoyo, and 大杉駅前 in around 7h 23m.
- Website
- ana.co.jp
Flights from Osaka International Airport to Matsuyama Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥38,000–75,000
Flights from Osaka International Airport to Kochi Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥34,000–35,500
- Website
- jal.com
Flights from Osaka International Airport to Matsuyama Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥12,000–75,000
- Phone
- 06-6945-4560
- Website
- Keihan Electric Railway
Train from Hirakatashi to Kadomashi
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥290–360
- Website
- Keihan Electric Railway
- Schedules at
- Japan Travel by NAVITIME
Train from Hirakatashi to Kadomashi
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥290–360
- Website
- Keihan Electric Railway
- Schedules at
- Japan Travel by NAVITIME
- Phone
- 0570-00-2486
- Website
- JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)
Train from Shin Osaka to Okayama
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥2,300–3,300
- Schedules at
- JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)
Train from Kyobashi(Osaka) to Maiko
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥1,000–1,400
- Schedules at
- JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)
- Phone
- 050-3772-3910
- Website
- JR CENTRAL
Train from Shin Osaka to Okayama
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- JR CENTRAL
- Schedules at
- JR West Timetable & Route Finder
- Phone
- 0570-00-4592
- Website
- JR SHIKOKU (Shikoku Railway Company)
Train from Okayama to Osugi
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Schedules at
- JR SHIKOKU (Shikoku Railway Company)
- Website
- footbus.co.jp
Bus from Ōsaka to Takamatsu Chuo Inter
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥4,500
- Schedules at
- willerexpress.com
Bus from Kosoku Maiko to Takamatsuchuo Inter-Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- 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
- ¥2,900–3,900
- Schedules at
- japanbusonline.com
Bus from Kosoku Maiko to Takamatsuchuo Inter-Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥4,500–7,000
- Schedules at
- japanbusonline.com
Bus from Takamatsu Chuo Interchange Bus Terminal to Otoyo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥2,900–3,900
- Schedules at
- japanbusonline.com
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Booking & Getting There
Hirakata to Shikoku bus services, operated by Takamatsu Express, arrive at Takamatsu Chuo Inter station.
Hirakata to Shikoku train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), arrive at Okayama station.
Yes, the driving distance between Hirakata to Shikoku is 338 km. It takes approximately 4h 45m to drive from Hirakata to Shikoku.
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