There are 5 ways to get from Kyoto to Matsuyama by train, bus, night bus, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Shin Osaka to Okayamatrain Sakura / ...
- Take the train from Okayama to Matsuyama(Ehime)train Ltd. Exp Shiokaze 11
4h 41mNight bus
cheapest- Take the nightbus from Kyoto Station Hachijyo Gate G2 to Matsuyama Ichiban Chonightbus Jh7153
9h 9m¥3,900–11,000Bus
- Take the bus from Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi to Matsuyama City Stationbus
5h 54m¥6,500–9,500Drive 360.8 km
- Drive from Kyoto to Matsuyamacar 360.8 km
5h¥6,189–8,939Bus, fly
- Take the bus from Kyoto Station Hachijou gate to Osaka Itami Airport South Terminalbus
- Fly from Osaka International Airport (ITM) to Matsuyama Airport (MYJ)plane ITM - MYJ
3h 19m¥12,982–25,225
Osaka International Airport (ITM) to Matsuyama Airport (MYJ) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kyoto to Matsuyama is to bus which costs ¥6500 - ¥9500 and takes 5h 54m.
The fastest way to get from Kyoto to Matsuyama is to bus and fly which takes 3h 19m and costs ¥13000 - ¥26000.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi station and arriving at Matsuyama City Station station. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 54m.
No, there is no direct train from Kyoto to Matsuyama. However, there are services departing from Kyōto and arriving at Matsuyama(Ehime) via Shin Osaka and Okayama. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 41m.
The distance between Kyoto and Matsuyama is 414 km. The road distance is 360.8 km.
The best way to get from Kyoto to Matsuyama without a car is to train which takes 4h 41m and costs .
It takes approximately 4h 41m to get from Kyoto to Matsuyama, including transfers.
Kyoto to Matsuyama bus services, operated by Iyotetsu, depart from Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi.
Kyoto to Matsuyama train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), depart from Shin Osaka station.
The best way to get from Kyoto to Matsuyama is to train which takes 4h 41m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥6500 - ¥9500 and takes 5h 54m.
What companies run services between Kyoto, Japan and Matsuyama, Japan?
You can take a train from Kyōto to Matsuyama(Ehime) via Shin-Ōsaka Station, Shin Osaka, and Okayama in around 4h 41m. Alternatively, Iyotetsu operates a bus from Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi to Matsuyama City Station twice daily. Tickets cost ¥7,350 and the journey takes 5h 54m. JR Shikoku Bus also services this route twice daily.
- Phone
- 0570-00-2486
- Website
- JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)
Train from Shin Osaka to Okayama
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥2,300–3,300
- Schedules at
- JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)
- Phone
- 050-3772-3910
- Website
- JR CENTRAL
Train from Shin Osaka to Okayama
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- 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 Matsuyama(Ehime)
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 44m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- JR SHIKOKU (Shikoku Railway Company)
- Phone
- 089-948-3100
- Website
- iyotetsu.co.jp
Bus from Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi to Matsuyama City Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 54m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ¥7,350
- Schedules at
- iyotetsu.co.jp
- Phone
- 087-823-3083
- Website
- jr-shikokubus.co.jp
Bus from Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi to Matsuyama City Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 17m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ¥6,500–9,500
- Schedules at
- jr-shikokubus.co.jp
- [email protected]
- Website
- Willer Express
Night bus from Kyoto Station Hachijyo Gate G2 to Matsuyama Ichiban Cho
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥3,900–11,000
- Website
- Willer Express
- Phone
- 06-6844-1124
- Website
- hankyu-kankobus.co.jp
Bus from Kyoto Station Hachijou gate to Osaka Itami Airport South Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥1,200–1,600
- Schedules at
- www-hankyu-kankobus-co-jp-e.athp.transer.com
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Booking & Getting There
Kyoto to Matsuyama bus services, operated by Iyotetsu, arrive at Matsuyama City Station.
Kyoto to Matsuyama train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), arrive at Okayama station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kyoto to Matsuyama is 361 km. It takes approximately 5h to drive from Kyoto to Matsuyama.
There are 192+ hotels available in Matsuyama.