There are 5 ways to get from Kyoto to Uwajima by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Shin Osaka to Okayamatrain
- Take the train from Okayama to Matsuyama(Ehime)train
- Take the train from Matsuyama(Ehime) to Uwajimatrain
7h 7mDrive 440.5 km
cheapest- Drive from Kyoto to Uwajimacar 440.5 km
5h 54m¥7,642–11,038Bus via Matsuyama
- Take the bus from Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi to Matsuyama City Stationbus
- Take the bus from Matsuyamashi-eki to Uwajima-ekibus
8h 40m¥9,550Fly, train
- Fly from Osaka International Airport (ITM) to Matsuyama Airport (MYJ)plane ITM - MYJ
- Take the train from Matsuyama(Ehime) to Uwajimatrain
5h 15mBus
- Take the bus from Shin-Ōsaka Station to Uwajima Bus Centerbus
10h 9m¥10,222–10,463
Osaka International Airport (ITM) to Matsuyama Airport (MYJ) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kyoto to Uwajima is to drive which costs ¥7500 - ¥11000 and takes 5h 54m.
The fastest way to get from Kyoto to Uwajima is to drive which takes 5h 54m and costs ¥7500 - ¥11000.
No, there is no direct bus from Kyoto station to Uwajima. However, there are services departing from Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi and arriving at Uwajima-eki via Matsuyamashi-eki. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 40m.
No, there is no direct train from Kyoto to Uwajima. However, there are services departing from Kyōto and arriving at Uwajima via Shin Osaka, Okayama and Matsuyama(Ehime). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 7m.
The distance between Kyoto and Uwajima is 511 km. The road distance is 440.5 km.
The best way to get from Kyoto to Uwajima without a car is to train which takes 7h 7m and costs .
It takes approximately 7h 7m to get from Kyoto to Uwajima, including transfers.
Kyoto to Uwajima bus services, operated by Iyotetsu, depart from Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi.
Kyoto to Uwajima train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), depart from Shin Osaka station.
The best way to get from Kyoto to Uwajima is to train which takes 7h 7m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus via Matsuyama, which costs ¥9550 and takes 8h 40m.
What companies run services between Kyoto, Japan and Uwajima, Japan?
You can take a train from Kyōto to Uwajima via Shin-Ōsaka Station, Shin Osaka, Okayama, and Matsuyama(Ehime) in around 7h 7m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi to Uwajima-eki via Matsuyama City Station and Matsuyamashi-eki in around 8h 40m.
- Phone
- 0570-00-2486
- Website
- westjr.co.jp
Train from Shin Osaka to Okayama
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥2,300–3,300
- Schedules at
- westjr.co.jp
- Phone
- 050-3772-3910
- Website
- jr-central.co.jp
Train from Shin Osaka to Okayama
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://global.jr-central.co.jp/en/
- Schedules at
- https://www.westjr.co.jp/global/en/
- Phone
- 0570-00-4592
- Website
- jr-shikoku.co.jp
Train from Okayama to Matsuyama(Ehime)
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 41m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- jr-shikoku.co.jp
Train from Matsuyama(Ehime) to Uwajima
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- jr-shikoku.co.jp
Train from Matsuyama(Ehime) to Uwajima
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- jr-shikoku.co.jp
- 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
- 0895-22-2200
- Website
- uwajima-bus.co.jp
Bus from Matsuyamashi-eki to Uwajima-eki
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥2,200
- Schedules at
- uwajima-bus.co.jp
Bus from Shin-Ōsaka Station to Uwajima Bus Center
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 38m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥9,600
- Schedules at
- uwajima-bus.co.jp
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More Questions & Answers
Kyoto to Uwajima bus services, operated by Iyotetsu, arrive at Matsuyama City Station.
Kyoto to Uwajima train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), arrive at Okayama station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kyoto to Uwajima is 441 km. It takes approximately 5h 54m to drive from Kyoto to Uwajima.
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