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There are 6 ways to get from Kyoto to Shikokuchūō by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train via Osaka

    best
    1. Take the train from Shin Osaka to Okayamatrain train Sakura / ...
    2. Take the train from Okayama to Iyo-Mishimatrain train Ltd. Exp Shiokaze 11
    3h 13m

  2. Drive  279.7 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Kyoto to Shikokuchūōcar car 279.7 km
    3h 56m
    ¥4,253–6,143

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi to Mishima Kawanoe ICbus bus
    5h 25m
    ¥5,500–7,500

  4. Bus, fly to Matsuyama Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Kyoto Station Hachijou gate to Osaka Itami Airport South Terminalbus bus
    2. Fly from Osaka International Airport (ITM) to Matsuyama Airport (MYJ)plane plane ITM - MYJ
    3. Take the train from Matsuyama(Ehime) to Iyo-Mishimatrain train
    5h 1m

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Kyoto to Okayamatrain train Hikari / ...
    2. Take the train from Okayama to Iyo-Mishimatrain train Ltd. Exp Shiokaze 11
    4h 11m

  6. Bus, fly to Kochi Airport

    1. Take the bus from Kyoto Station Hachijou gate to Osaka Itami Airport South Terminalbus bus
    2. Fly from Osaka International Airport (ITM) to Kochi Airport (KCZ)plane plane ITM - KCZ
    3. Take the bus from Harimayabashi to Mishima-Kawanoe Interbus bus
    5h 43m
    ¥38,233–70,576

Osaka International Airport (ITM) to Matsuyama Airport (MYJ) flights

Calendar63Weekly Planes
Duration52 minAverage Duration
Ticket¥12,031Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 297.1 km
  • Duration: 3h 13m

What companies run services between Kyoto, Japan and Shikokuchūō, Japan?

You can take a train from Kyōto to Iyo-Mishima via Shin-Ōsaka Station, Shin Osaka, and Okayama in around 3h 13m. Alternatively, JR Shikoku Bus operates a bus from Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi to Mishima Kawanoe IC twice daily. Tickets cost ¥5,500–7,500 and the journey takes 5h 25m.

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