There are 3 ways to get from Kōchi Shi to Matsuyama by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Harimayabashi to Okaidobus Nangoku Express
2h 32m¥3,700Drive 113.8 km
cheapest- Drive from Kōchi Shi to Matsuyamacar 113.8 km
1h 51m¥1,970–2,845Train
- Take the train from Kochi(Kochi) to Tadotsutrain [187026] Ltd. Exp Nanpu 22 / ...
- Take the train from Tadotsu to Matsuyama(Ehime)train [186881] Ltd. Exp Shiokaze 13 / ...
3h 56m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kōchi Shi to Matsuyama is to drive which costs ¥1900 - ¥2900 and takes 1h 51m.
The fastest way to get from Kōchi Shi to Matsuyama is to drive which takes 1h 51m and costs ¥1900 - ¥2900.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Harimayabashi and arriving at Okaido. Services depart five times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 32m.
No, there is no direct train from Kōchi Shi to Matsuyama. However, there are services departing from Kochi(Kochi) and arriving at Matsuyama(Ehime) via Tadotsu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 56m.
The distance between Kōchi Shi and Matsuyama is 159 km. The road distance is 113.8 km.
The best way to get from Kōchi Shi to Matsuyama without a car is to bus which takes 2h 32m and costs ¥3700.
The bus from Harimayabashi to Okaido takes 2h 32m including transfers and departs five times a day.
Kōchi Shi to Matsuyama bus services, operated by JR Shikoku Bus, depart from Harimayabashi station.
Kōchi Shi to Matsuyama train services, operated by JR SHIKOKU (Shikoku Railway Company), depart from Kochi(Kochi) station.
The best way to get from Kōchi Shi to Matsuyama is to bus which takes 2h 32m and costs ¥3700. Alternatively, you can train, which costs and takes 3h 56m.
What companies run services between Kōchi Shi, Japan and Matsuyama, Japan?
JR Shikoku Bus operates a bus from Harimayabashi to Okaido 5 times a day. Tickets cost ¥3,700 and the journey takes 2h 32m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Kochi(Kochi) to Matsuyama(Ehime) via Tadotsu in around 3h 56m.
- Phone
- 0570-00-4592
- Website
- JR SHIKOKU (Shikoku Railway Company)
Train from Kochi(Kochi) to Tadotsu
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- JR SHIKOKU (Shikoku Railway Company)
Train from Tadotsu to Matsuyama(Ehime)
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- JR SHIKOKU (Shikoku Railway Company)
- Phone
- 087-823-3083
- Website
- jr-shikokubus.co.jp
Bus from Harimayabashi to Okaido
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 32m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥3,700
- Schedules at
- japanbusonline.com
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More Questions & Answers
Kōchi Shi to Matsuyama bus services, operated by JR Shikoku Bus, arrive at Okaido station.
Kōchi Shi to Matsuyama train services, operated by JR SHIKOKU (Shikoku Railway Company), arrive at Tadotsu station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kōchi Shi to Matsuyama is 114 km. It takes approximately 1h 51m to drive from Kōchi Shi to Matsuyama.
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