There are 3 ways to get from Maiko to Takamatsu by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Kosoku Maiko to Ritsurin Koenmaebus Takamatsu Express Kobe
2h 16m¥4,500–7,000Drive 147.1 km
cheapest- Drive from Maiko to Takamatsucar 147.1 km
2h 4m¥2,530–3,655Train
- Take the train from Nishi Akashi to Okayamatrain Hikari / ...
- Take the train from Okayama to Takamatsu(Kagawa)train [31514] Marine-Liner 21 / ...
2h 57m
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Maiko to Takamatsu is to drive which costs ¥2500 - ¥3700 and takes 2h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Maiko to Takamatsu is to drive which takes 2h 4m and costs ¥2500 - ¥3700.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Kosoku Maiko and arriving at Ritsurin Koenmae. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 16m.
No, there is no direct train from Maiko to Takamatsu. However, there are services departing from Maiko and arriving at Takamatsu(Kagawa) via Nishi Akashi and Okayama. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 57m.
The distance between Maiko and Takamatsu is 257 km. The road distance is 147.1 km.
The best way to get from Maiko to Takamatsu without a car is to bus which takes 2h 16m and costs ¥4500 - ¥7000.
The bus from Kosoku Maiko to Ritsurin Koenmae takes 2h 16m including transfers and departs hourly.
Maiko to Takamatsu bus services, operated by JR Shikoku Bus, depart from Kosoku Maiko station.
Maiko to Takamatsu train services, operated by JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company), depart from Nishi Akashi station.
The best way to get from Maiko to Takamatsu is to bus which takes 2h 16m and costs ¥4500 - ¥7000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs and takes 2h 57m.
What companies run services between Maiko, Japan and Takamatsu, Japan?
JR Shikoku Bus operates a bus from Kosoku Maiko to Ritsurin Koenmae hourly. Tickets cost ¥4,500–7,000 and the journey takes 2h 16m. Takamatsu Express also services this route twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Maiko to Takamatsu(Kagawa) via Nishi-Akashi, Nishi Akashi, and Okayama in around 2h 57m.
- Phone
- 050-3772-3910
- Website
- JR CENTRAL
Train from Nishi Akashi to Okayama
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- JR CENTRAL
- Schedules at
- JR West Timetable & Route Finder
- Phone
- 087-823-3083
- Website
- jr-shikokubus.co.jp
Bus from Kosoku Maiko to Ritsurin Koenmae
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 16m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥4,500–7,000
- Schedules at
- japanbusonline.com
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Booking & Getting There
Maiko to Takamatsu bus services, operated by JR Shikoku Bus, arrive at Ritsurin Koenmae station.
Maiko to Takamatsu train services, operated by JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company), arrive at Okayama station.
Yes, the driving distance between Maiko to Takamatsu is 147 km. It takes approximately 2h 4m to drive from Maiko to Takamatsu.
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