There are 6 ways to get from Kobe to Ōzu by bus, train, car, plane, or ferry
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Kobe Sannomiya to Ozu Eigyoshobus
6h 35m¥8,550Drive 326.6 km
cheapest- Drive from Kobe to Ōzucar 326.6 km
4h 21m¥4,966–7,173Train
- Take the train from Shin Kobe to Okayamatrain
- Take the train from Okayama to Matsuyama(Ehime)train
- Take the train from Matsuyama(Ehime) to Iyo-Ozutrain
6h 43mFly to Matsuyama Airport, train
- Fly from Osaka International Airport (ITM) to Matsuyama Airport (MYJ)plane ITM - MYJ
- Take the train from Matsuyama(Ehime) to Iyo-Ozutrain
5h 25mBus, train
- Take the bus from Sannomiya BT to Jr Matsuyama Stationbus
- Take the train from Matsuyama(Ehime) to Iyo-Ozutrain [186940] Ltd. Exp Uwakai 1 / ...
7h 43mFly to Oita Airport, ferry
- Fly from Osaka International Airport (ITM) to Oita Airport (OIT)plane ITM - OIT
- Take the ferry from 別府港［宇和島運輸］ to 八幡浜港ferry
7h 54m¥31,780–40,960
Osaka International Airport (ITM) to Matsuyama Airport (MYJ) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kobe to Ōzu is to drive which costs ¥4900 - ¥7500 and takes 4h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Kobe to Ōzu is to drive which takes 4h 21m and costs ¥4900 - ¥7500.
No, there is no direct bus from Kobe to Ōzu. However, there are services departing from Kobe Sannomiya and arriving at 柚木 via 大洲駅前. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 35m.
No, there is no direct train from Kobe to Ōzu. However, there are services departing from Shin Kobe and arriving at Iyo-Ozu via Okayama and Matsuyama(Ehime). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 43m.
The distance between Kobe and Ōzu is 337 km. The road distance is 326.6 km.
The best way to get from Kobe to Ōzu without a car is to bus which takes 6h 35m and costs ¥8550.
It takes approximately 6h 35m to get from Kobe to Ōzu, including transfers.
Kobe to Ōzu bus services, operated by Uwajima bus, depart from Kobe Sannomiya station.
Kobe to Ōzu train services, operated by JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company), depart from Shin Kobe station.
The best way to get from Kobe to Ōzu is to bus which takes 6h 35m and costs ¥8550. Alternatively, you can train, which costs and takes 6h 43m.
What companies run services between Kobe, Japan and Ōzu, Ehime, Japan?
Uwajima bus operates a bus from Kobe Sannomiya to Ozu Eigyosho twice daily. Tickets cost ¥8,550 and the journey takes 5h 27m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Shin Kobe to 臥龍の湯前 via Okayama, Matsuyama(Ehime), Iyo-Ozu, and 大洲駅前 in around 6h 43m.
- Website
- ana.co.jp
Flights from Osaka International Airport to Matsuyama Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥33,500–34,500
Flights from Osaka International Airport to Oita Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥44,000–80,000
- Website
- jal.com
Flights from Osaka International Airport to Matsuyama Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥12,000–34,500
Flights from Osaka International Airport to Oita Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥22,000–26,000
- Phone
- 050-3772-3910
- Website
- JR CENTRAL
Train from Shin Kobe to Okayama
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- JR CENTRAL
- Schedules at
- JR West Timetable & Route Finder
- Phone
- 0570-00-2486
- Website
- JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)
Train from Shin Kobe to Okayama
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥1,900–2,800
- Schedules at
- JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)
- Phone
- 0570-00-4592
- Website
- JR SHIKOKU (Shikoku Railway Company)
Train from Okayama to Matsuyama(Ehime)
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 44m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- JR SHIKOKU (Shikoku Railway Company)
Train from Matsuyama(Ehime) to Iyo-Ozu
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- JR SHIKOKU (Shikoku Railway Company)
Train from Matsuyama(Ehime) to Iyo-Ozu
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- JR SHIKOKU (Shikoku Railway Company)
Train from Matsuyama(Ehime) to Iyo-Ozu
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- JR SHIKOKU (Shikoku Railway Company)
- Phone
- 0895-22-2200
- Website
- uwajima-bus.co.jp
Bus from Kobe Sannomiya to Ozu Eigyosho
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 27m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ¥8,550
- Schedules at
- uwajima-bus.co.jp
- Phone
- 087-823-3083
- Website
- jr-shikokubus.co.jp
Bus from Sannomiya BT to Jr Matsuyama Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 21m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥5,500–7,500
- Schedules at
- jr-shikokubus.co.jp
- Website
- uwajimaunyu.co.jp
Ferry from 別府港［宇和島運輸］ to 八幡浜港
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥3,100–4,800
- Schedules at
- uwajimaunyu.co.jp
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Booking & Getting There
Kobe to Ōzu bus services, operated by Uwajima bus, arrive at Ozu Eigyosho station.
Kobe to Ōzu train services, operated by JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company), arrive at Okayama station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kobe to Ōzu is 327 km. It takes approximately 4h 21m to drive from Kobe to Ōzu.
There are 31+ hotels available in Ōzu.