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How to get fromHiroshima to Shikokuby car ferry, train, or bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Hiroshima to Shikoku by car ferry, train, or bus

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  1. Car ferry

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    1. Take the car ferry from Kure to Matsuyamacarferry car ferry
    2h 31m
    ¥7,120–8,916

  2. Train

    1. Take the train from Hiroshima to Okayamatrain train Sakura / ...
    2. Take the train from Okayama to Osugitrain train [187019] Ltd. Exp Nanpu 21
    5h 22m

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Hiroshima Shinkansenguchi to Takamatsuchuo IC BTbus bus Setouchi Express
    2. Take the bus from Takamatsu Chuo Interchange Bus Terminal to Otoyobus bus Kuroshio Express
    6h 45m
    ¥8,120–9,400

  4. Train via Onomichi

    1. Take the train from Yokogawa to Itozakitrain train
    2. Take the train from Itozaki to Kurashikitrain train
    3. Take the train from Kojima to Osugitrain train
    8h 34m

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  • Distance: 84.9 km
  • Duration: 2h 31m

What companies run services between Hiroshima, Japan and Shikoku, Japan?

Setonaikaikisen operates a car ferry from Kure to Matsuyama hourly. Tickets cost ¥6,500–8,000 and the journey takes 1h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Hiroshima to 田井 via Okayama, Osugi, and 大杉駅前 in around 5h 22m.

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