There are 3 ways to get from Matsuyama(Ehime) to Kochi (State) by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Jr Matsuyama Station to Harimayabashibus Nangoku Express
3h 35m¥4,020–4,150Drive 126 km
cheapest- Drive from Matsuyama(Ehime) to Nankokucar 126 km
2h¥2,186–3,157Train
- Take the train from Matsuyama(Ehime) to Tadotsutrain [186913] Ltd. Exp Ishizuchi 14 / ...
- Take the train from Tadotsu to Gomentrain [187012] Ltd. Exp Nanpu 5 / ...
4h 10m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Matsuyama(Ehime) to Kochi (State) is to drive which costs ¥2100 - ¥3200 and takes 2h.
The fastest way to get from Matsuyama(Ehime) to Kochi (State) is to drive which takes 2h and costs ¥2100 - ¥3200.
No, there is no direct bus from Matsuyama(Ehime) station to Kochi (State). However, there are services departing from Jr Matsuyama Station and arriving at Harimayabashi via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 35m.
No, there is no direct train from Matsuyama(Ehime) to Kochi (State). However, there are services departing from Matsuyama(Ehime) and arriving at Gomen via Tadotsu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 10m.
The distance between Matsuyama(Ehime) and Kochi (State) is 170 km. The road distance is 126 km.
The best way to get from Matsuyama(Ehime) to Kochi (State) without a car is to bus which takes 3h 35m and costs ¥4000 - ¥4200.
It takes approximately 3h 35m to get from Matsuyama(Ehime) to Kochi (State), including transfers.
Matsuyama(Ehime) to Kochi (State) bus services, operated by JR Shikoku Bus, depart from Jr Matsuyama Station.
Matsuyama(Ehime) to Kochi (State) train services, operated by JR SHIKOKU (Shikoku Railway Company), depart from Matsuyama(Ehime) station.
The best way to get from Matsuyama(Ehime) to Kochi (State) is to bus which takes 3h 35m and costs ¥4000 - ¥4200. Alternatively, you can train, which costs and takes 4h 10m.
What companies run services between Matsuyama(Ehime), Japan and Kochi (State), Japan?
JR Shikoku Bus operates a bus from Jr Matsuyama Station to Harimayabashi 5 times a day. Tickets cost ¥3,700 and the journey takes 2h 46m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Matsuyama(Ehime) to Gomen via Tadotsu in around 4h 10m.
- Phone
- 0570-00-4592
- Website
- jr-shikoku.co.jp
Train from Matsuyama(Ehime) to Tadotsu
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- jr-shikoku.co.jp
Train from Tadotsu to Gomen
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- jr-shikoku.co.jp
- Phone
- 087-823-3083
- Website
- jr-shikokubus.co.jp
Bus from Jr Matsuyama Station to Harimayabashi
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 46m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥3,700
- Schedules at
- japanbusonline.com
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More Questions & Answers
Matsuyama(Ehime) to Kochi (State) bus services, operated by JR Shikoku Bus, arrive at Harimayabashi station.
Matsuyama(Ehime) to Kochi (State) train services, operated by JR SHIKOKU (Shikoku Railway Company), arrive at Tadotsu station.
Yes, the driving distance between Matsuyama(Ehime) to Kochi (State) is 126 km. It takes approximately 2h to drive from Matsuyama(Ehime) to Kochi (State).
There are 145+ hotels available in Kochi (State).