There are 4 ways to get from Hiroshima to Shikokuchūō by train, bus, car ferry, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Hiroshima to Okayamatrain Sakura / ...
- Take the train from Okayama to Iyo-Mishimatrain [186881] Ltd. Exp Shiokaze 13 / ...
2h 47mDrive 205.7 km
cheapest- Drive from Hiroshima to Shikokuchūōcar 205.7 km
3h 15m¥3,562–5,145Bus
- Take the bus from Hiroshima Shinkansenguchi to Takamatsuchuo IC BTbus Setouchi Express
- Take the bus from Takamatsu Chuo Interchange Bus Terminal to Mishima Kawanoe ICbus Bocchan Express
5h 21mCar ferry, train
- Take the carferry from Hiroshima Port to Matsuyamacarferry
- Take the train from Matsuyama(Ehime) to Iyo-Mishimatrain [186913] Ltd. Exp Ishizuchi 14 / ...
6h 54m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Hiroshima to Shikokuchūō is to drive which costs ¥3500 - ¥5500 and takes 3h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Hiroshima to Shikokuchūō is to drive which takes 3h 15m and costs ¥3500 - ¥5500.
No, there is no direct bus from Hiroshima to Shikokuchūō. However, there are services departing from Hiroshima Shinkansenguchi and arriving at Mishima Kawanoe IC via Takamatsu Chuo Interchange Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 21m.
No, there is no direct train from Hiroshima to Shikokuchūō. However, there are services departing from Hiroshima and arriving at Iyo-Mishima via Okayama. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 47m.
The distance between Hiroshima and Shikokuchūō is 242 km. The road distance is 205.7 km.
The best way to get from Hiroshima to Shikokuchūō without a car is to train which takes 2h 47m and costs .
It takes approximately 2h 47m to get from Hiroshima to Shikokuchūō, including transfers.
Hiroshima to Shikokuchūō bus services, operated by JR Bus Chugoku, depart from Hiroshima Shinkansenguchi station.
Hiroshima to Shikokuchūō train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), depart from Hiroshima station.
The best way to get from Hiroshima to Shikokuchūō is to train which takes 2h 47m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 5h 21m.
What companies run services between Hiroshima, Japan and Shikokuchūō, Japan?
You can take a train from Hiroshima to Iyo-Mishima via Okayama in around 2h 47m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Hiroshima Shinkansenguchi to Mishima Kawanoe IC via Takamatsuchuo IC BT and Takamatsu Chuo Interchange Bus Terminal in around 5h 21m.
- Phone
- 0570-00-2486
- Website
- JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)
Train from Hiroshima to Okayama
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥2,100–3,000
- Schedules at
- JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)
- Phone
- 050-3772-3910
- Website
- JR CENTRAL
Train from Hiroshima to Okayama
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- 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 Iyo-Mishima
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- JR SHIKOKU (Shikoku Railway Company)
Train from Matsuyama(Ehime) to Iyo-Mishima
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- JR SHIKOKU (Shikoku Railway Company)
- Phone
- 0570-010-666
- Website
- chugoku-jrbus.co.jp
Bus from Hiroshima Shinkansenguchi to Takamatsuchuo IC BT
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 13m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥4,100
- Schedules at
- chugoku-jrbus.co.jp.e.aec.hp.transer.com
- Phone
- 087-823-3083
- Website
- jr-shikokubus.co.jp
Bus from Takamatsu Chuo Interchange Bus Terminal to Mishima Kawanoe IC
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Schedules at
- japanbusonline.com
- Phone
- 082-253-1212
- [email protected]
- Website
- setonaikaikisen.co.jp
Car ferry from Hiroshima Port to Matsuyama
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥4,500–10,453
- Schedules at
- setonaikaikisen.co.jp
- Adult
- ¥4,500
- Vehicle under 6m
- ¥9,300
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More Questions & Answers
Hiroshima to Shikokuchūō bus services, operated by JR Bus Chugoku, arrive at Takamatsuchuo IC BT station.
Hiroshima to Shikokuchūō train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), arrive at Okayama station.
Yes, the driving distance between Hiroshima to Shikokuchūō is 206 km. It takes approximately 3h 15m to drive from Hiroshima to Shikokuchūō.
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