There are 6 ways to get from Hirakata to Shikoku by train, plane, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, fly to Kochi Airport
best- Take the train from Hirakatashi to Kadomashitrain
- Fly from Osaka International Airport (ITM) to Kochi Airport (KCZ)plane ITM - KCZ
2h 47m¥32,845–71,010Drive 337.8 km
cheapest- Drive from Hirakata to Matsuyamacar 337.8 km
4h 45m¥5,868–8,476Train
- Take the train from Shin Osaka to Okayamatrain Sakura / ...
- Take the train from Okayama to Osugitrain [187019] Ltd. Exp Nanpu 21
6h 18mBus via Shichijo
- Take the bus from Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi to Takamatsu Chuo Interchange Bus Terminalbus Takamatsu Express Kyoto
- Take the bus from Takamatsu Chuo Interchange Bus Terminal to Otoyobus Kuroshio Express
8h 32m¥9,428–10,787Train, fly to Matsuyama Airport
- Take the train from Hirakatashi to Kadomashitrain
- Fly from Osaka International Airport (ITM) to Matsuyama Airport (MYJ)plane ITM - MYJ
2h 52m¥11,845–24,010Bus
- Take the bus from Ōsaka to Takamatsu Chuo Interbus
- Take the bus from Takamatsu Chuo Interchange Bus Terminal to Otoyobus Kuroshio Express
8h 46m¥8,958–10,360
Osaka International Airport (ITM) to Kochi Airport (KCZ) flights
Questions & Answers
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 47m and costs ¥32000 - ¥75000.
No, there is no direct bus from Hirakata station to Shikoku. However, there are services departing from Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi and arriving at 田井 via Takamatsu Chuo Interchange Bus Terminal and 大杉駅前. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 32m.
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 247 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 47m to get from Hirakata to Shikoku, including transfers.
Hirakata to Shikoku bus services, operated by JR Shikoku Bus, depart from Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi.
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 via Shichijo, which costs ¥9000 - ¥11000 and takes 8h 32m.
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 Shichijo, Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi, Takamatsu Chuo Interchange Bus Terminal, Otoyo, and 大杉駅前 in around 8h 32m.
- Website
- ana.co.jp
Flights from Osaka International Airport to Kochi Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥65,000–300,000
Flights from Osaka International Airport to Matsuyama Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥43,000–190,000
- Website
- jal.com
Flights from Osaka International Airport to Matsuyama Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥11,000–23,000
- Phone
- 06-6945-4560
- Website
- keihan.co.jp
Train from Hirakatashi to Kadomashi
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥290–360
- Website
- https://www.keihan.co.jp/travel/en/
- Schedules at
- https://japantravel.navitime.com/en/area/jp/route/
Train from Hirakatashi to Kadomashi
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥290–360
- Website
- https://www.keihan.co.jp/travel/en/
- Schedules at
- https://japantravel.navitime.com/en/area/jp/route/
- Phone
- 0570-00-2486
- Website
- westjr.co.jp
Train from Shin Osaka to Okayama
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥2,300–3,300
- Schedules at
- westjr.co.jp
- Phone
- 050-3772-3910
- Website
- jr-central.co.jp
Train from Shin Osaka to Okayama
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://global.jr-central.co.jp/en/
- Schedules at
- https://www.westjr.co.jp/global/en/
- Phone
- 0570-00-4592
- Website
- jr-shikoku.co.jp
Train from Okayama to Osugi
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Schedules at
- jr-shikoku.co.jp
- Phone
- 087-823-3083
- Website
- jr-shikokubus.co.jp
Bus from Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi to Takamatsu Chuo Interchange Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 19m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥5,050
- Schedules at
- 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
Bus from Takamatsu Chuo Interchange Bus Terminal to Otoyo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥3,900
- Schedules at
- japanbusonline.com
- Website
- footbus.co.jp
Bus from Ōsaka to Takamatsu Chuo Inter
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥4,500
- Schedules at
- willerexpress.com
Want to know more about travelling around Japan
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Travel Insider: Top Japan travel tips by Beatrix Holland
Read the travel guide
More Questions & Answers
Hirakata to Shikoku bus services, operated by JR Shikoku Bus, arrive at Takamatsu Chuo Interchange Bus Terminal 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.
There are 145+ hotels available in Shikoku.


















