There are 5 ways to get from Matsuyama (Station) to Kyoto by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Matsuyama(Ehime) to Okayamatrain [186886] Ltd. Exp Shiokaze 14 / ...
- Take the train from Okayama to Shin Osakatrain Nozomi / ...
4h 19mDrive 357.2 km
cheapest- Drive from Matsuyama (Station) to Kyotocar 357.2 km
5h 8m¥6,153–8,887Bus via Matsuyama City Station
- Take the bus from Matsuyama City Station to Kyōto Station Karasumaguchibus
6h 12m¥7,350Fly, bus
- Fly from Matsuyama Airport (MYJ) to Osaka International Airport (ITM)plane MYJ - ITM
- Take the bus from Osaka Airport to Kyoto Station Hachijou gatebus
3h 20m¥12,940–25,240Bus
- Take the bus from Jr Matsuyama Station to Kyōto Station Karasumaguchibus
7h 16m¥7,350
Matsuyama Airport (MYJ) to Osaka International Airport (ITM) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Matsuyama (Station) to Kyoto is to bus via Matsuyama City Station which costs ¥7350 and takes 6h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Matsuyama (Station) to Kyoto is to fly and bus which takes 3h 20m and costs ¥12000 - ¥26000.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Matsuyama City Station station and arriving at Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi station. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 55m.
No, there is no direct train from Matsuyama (Station) to Kyoto. However, there are services departing from Matsuyama(Ehime) and arriving at Kyōto via Okayama and Shin-Ōsaka Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 19m.
The distance between Matsuyama (Station) and Kyoto is 411 km. The road distance is 357.2 km.
The best way to get from Matsuyama (Station) to Kyoto without a car is to train which takes 4h 19m and costs .
It takes approximately 4h 19m to get from Matsuyama (Station) to Kyoto, including transfers.
Matsuyama (Station) to Kyoto bus services, operated by Iyotetsu, depart from Matsuyama City Station.
Matsuyama (Station) to Kyoto train services, operated by JR SHIKOKU (Shikoku Railway Company), depart from Matsuyama(Ehime) station.
The best way to get from Matsuyama (Station) to Kyoto is to train which takes 4h 19m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus via Matsuyama City Station, which costs ¥7350 and takes 6h 12m.
What companies run services between Matsuyama (Station), Ehime, Japan and Kyoto, Japan?
You can take a train from Matsuyama(Ehime) to Kyōto via Okayama, Shin Osaka, and Shin-Ōsaka Station in around 4h 19m. Alternatively, Iyotetsu operates a bus from Matsuyama City Station to Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi twice daily. Tickets cost ¥7,350 and the journey takes 5h 55m.
- Phone
- 0570-00-4592
- Website
- JR SHIKOKU (Shikoku Railway Company)
Train from Matsuyama(Ehime) to Okayama
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 49m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- JR SHIKOKU (Shikoku Railway Company)
- Phone
- 050-3772-3910
- Website
- JR CENTRAL
Train from Okayama to Shin Osaka
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- JR CENTRAL
- Schedules at
- JR West Timetable & Route Finder
- Phone
- 0570-00-2486
- Website
- JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)
Train from Okayama to Shin Osaka
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥2,300–3,300
- Schedules at
- JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)
- Phone
- 089-948-3100
- Website
- iyotetsu.co.jp
Bus from Matsuyama City Station to Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ¥7,350
- Schedules at
- iyotetsu.co.jp
- Phone
- 06-6844-1124
- Website
- hankyu-kankobus.co.jp
Bus from Osaka Airport to Kyoto Station Hachijou gate
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥1,100–1,400
- Schedules at
- okkbus.co.jp
- Phone
- 087-823-3083
- Website
- jr-shikokubus.co.jp
Bus from Jr Matsuyama Station to Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 16m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥7,350
- Schedules at
- jr-shikokubus.co.jp
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More Questions & Answers
Matsuyama (Station) to Kyoto bus services, operated by Iyotetsu, arrive at Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi.
Matsuyama (Station) to Kyoto train services, operated by JR SHIKOKU (Shikoku Railway Company), arrive at Okayama station.
Yes, the driving distance between Matsuyama (Station) to Kyoto is 357 km. It takes approximately 5h 8m to drive from Matsuyama (Station) to Kyoto.
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