What is the cheapest way to get from Matsuyama (Station) to Kurashiki?

The cheapest way to get from Matsuyama (Station) to Kurashiki is to drive which costs ¥2700 - ¥4000 and takes 2h 21m.

What is the fastest way to get from Matsuyama (Station) to Kurashiki?

The fastest way to get from Matsuyama (Station) to Kurashiki is to drive which takes 2h 21m and costs ¥2700 - ¥4000.

Is there a direct bus between Matsuyama (Station) and Kurashiki?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Matsuyama and arriving at Arukiminami. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 55m.

Is there a direct train between Matsuyama (Station) and Kurashiki?

No, there is no direct train from Matsuyama (Station) to Kurashiki. However, there are services departing from Matsuyama(Ehime) and arriving at Kurashiki via Okayama. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 12m.

How far is it from Matsuyama (Station) to Kurashiki?

The distance between Matsuyama (Station) and Kurashiki is 187 km. The road distance is 160.2 km.

How do I travel from Matsuyama (Station) to Kurashiki without a car?

The best way to get from Matsuyama (Station) to Kurashiki without a car is to bus which takes 2h 55m and costs ¥4800.

How long does it take to get from Matsuyama (Station) to Kurashiki?

The bus from Matsuyama to Arukiminami takes 2h 55m including transfers and departs four times a day.

Where do I catch the Matsuyama (Station) to Kurashiki bus from?

Matsuyama (Station) to Kurashiki bus services, operated by JR Shikoku Bus, depart from Matsuyama station.

Where do I catch the Matsuyama (Station) to Kurashiki train from?

Matsuyama (Station) to Kurashiki train services, operated by JR SHIKOKU (Shikoku Railway Company), depart from Matsuyama(Ehime) station.

Train or bus from Matsuyama (Station) to Kurashiki?

The best way to get from Matsuyama (Station) to Kurashiki is to bus which takes 2h 55m and costs ¥4800. Alternatively, you can train, which costs and takes 3h 12m.

Where does the Matsuyama (Station) to Kurashiki bus arrive?

Matsuyama (Station) to Kurashiki bus services, operated by JR Shikoku Bus, arrive at Arukiminami station.

Where does the Matsuyama (Station) to Kurashiki train arrive?

Matsuyama (Station) to Kurashiki train services, operated by JR SHIKOKU (Shikoku Railway Company), arrive at Okayama station.

Can I drive from Matsuyama (Station) to Kurashiki?

Yes, the driving distance between Matsuyama (Station) to Kurashiki is 160 km. It takes approximately 2h 21m to drive from Matsuyama (Station) to Kurashiki.

Where can I stay near Kurashiki?

There are 345+ hotels available in Kurashiki.

Matsuyama (Station) to Kurashiki - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Matsuyama (Station) to Kurashiki by bus, train, or car

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Matsuyama to Arukiminamibus Madonna Express
2h 55m
¥4,800
Drive 160.2 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Matsuyama (Station) to Kurashikicar 160.2 km
2h 21m
¥2,773–4,005
Train
1. Take the train from Matsuyama(Ehime) to Okayamatrain [186886] Ltd. Exp Shiokaze 14 / ...
3h 12m
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Jr Matsuyama Station to Fukuyama station frontbus
2. Take the train from Fukuyama to Kurashikitrain San-yō Line Local
4h
¥4,950–5,250

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Distance: 186.7 km
Duration: 2h 55m

What companies run services between Matsuyama (Station), Ehime, Japan and Kurashiki, Japan?

JR Shikoku Bus operates a bus from Matsuyama to Arukiminami 4 times a day. Tickets cost ¥4,800 and the journey takes 2h 55m. Alternatively, JR SHIKOKU (Shikoku Railway Company) operates a train from Matsuyama(Ehime) to Okayama hourly, and the journey takes 2h 49m.

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