There are 8 ways to get from Matsuyama to Gifu by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Matsuyama(Ehime) to Okayamatrain Ltd. Exp Shiokaze 11
- Take the train from Okayama to Nagoyatrain Hikari / ...
6h 10mBus
cheapest- Take the bus from Matsuyama City Station to Meitetsu Bus Centerbus
8h 28m¥7,550–12,700Drive 477.3 km
- Drive from Matsuyama to Gifucar 477.3 km
6h 39m¥8,154–11,777Fly Matsuyama Airport to Chūbu Centrair International Airport, train
- Fly from Matsuyama Airport (MYJ) to Chūbu Centrair International Airport (NGO)plane MYJ - NGO
- Take the train from Central Japan International Airport to Meitetsu Gifutrain
3h 54m¥12,771–33,971Bus, train
- Take the bus from Okaido to Ōsakabus
- Take the train from Ōsaka to Gifutrain Hida 25
9h 6mFly Matsuyama Airport to Osaka International Airport, train
- Fly from Matsuyama Airport (MYJ) to Osaka International Airport (ITM)plane MYJ - ITM
- Take the train from Shin Osaka to Nagoyatrain
4h 57mBus to Kochi Airport, fly to Komaki Airport
- Take the bus from Okaido to Harimayabashibus
- Fly from Kochi Airport (KCZ) to Komaki Airport (NKM)plane KCZ - NKM
6h 48m¥22,408–66,939Bus to Kochi Airport, fly to Chūbu Centrair International Airport, train
- Take the bus from Okaido to Harimayabashibus
- Fly from Kochi Airport (KCZ) to Chūbu Centrair International Airport (NGO)plane KCZ - NGO
- Take the train from Central Japan International Airport to Meitetsu Gifutrain
6h 41m¥22,408–71,739
Matsuyama Airport (MYJ) to Chūbu Centrair International Airport (NGO) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Matsuyama to Gifu is to drive which costs ¥8000 - ¥12000 and takes 6h 39m.
The fastest way to get from Matsuyama to Gifu is to fly and train which takes 3h 54m and costs ¥12000 - ¥34000.
No, there is no direct bus from Matsuyama station to Gifu. However, there are services departing from Matsuyama City Station and arriving at Meitetsu Bus Center via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 28m.
No, there is no direct train from Matsuyama to Gifu. However, there are services departing from Matsuyama(Ehime) and arriving at Meitetsu Gifu via Okayama and Meitetsu Nagoya. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 10m.
The distance between Matsuyama and Gifu is 580 km. The road distance is 477.3 km.
The best way to get from Matsuyama to Gifu without a car is to train which takes 6h 10m and costs .
It takes approximately 6h 10m to get from Matsuyama to Gifu, including transfers.
Matsuyama to Gifu bus services, operated by Meitetsu Bus, depart from Matsuyama City Station.
Matsuyama to Gifu train services, operated by JR SHIKOKU (Shikoku Railway Company), depart from Matsuyama(Ehime) station.
The best way to get from Matsuyama to Gifu is to train which takes 6h 10m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥7500 - ¥13000 and takes 8h 28m.
What companies run services between Matsuyama, Japan and Gifu, Japan?
You can take a train from Matsuyama(Ehime) to Meitetsu Gifu via Okayama, Nagoya, and Meitetsu Nagoya in around 6h 10m. Alternatively, Meitetsu Bus operates a bus from Matsuyama City Station to Meitetsu Bus Center once daily. Tickets cost ¥7,000–12,000 and the journey takes 7h 55m.
- Website
- ana.co.jp
Flights from Matsuyama Airport to Osaka International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥41,000–80,000
- Website
- jal.com
Flights from Matsuyama Airport to Osaka International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥11,000–80,000
Flights from Kochi Airport to Komaki Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥17,000–60,000
Flights from Kochi Airport to Chūbu Centrair International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥17,000–65,000
- Website
- fujidream.co.jp
Flights from Kochi Airport to Komaki Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥17,000–60,000
Flights from Kochi Airport to Chūbu Centrair International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥17,000–65,000
- Website
- ibexair.co.jp
Flights from Matsuyama Airport to Chūbu Centrair International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥11,000–32,000
- Phone
- 0570-00-4592
- Website
- JR SHIKOKU (Shikoku Railway Company)
Train from Matsuyama(Ehime) to Okayama
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 46m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- JR SHIKOKU (Shikoku Railway Company)
- Phone
- 050-3772-3910
- Website
- JR CENTRAL
Train from Okayama to Nagoya
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- JR CENTRAL
- Schedules at
- JR West Timetable & Route Finder
Train from Ōsaka to Gifu
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- JR CENTRAL
- Schedules at
- JR West Timetable & Route Finder
Train from Shin Osaka to Nagoya
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Website
- JR CENTRAL
- Schedules at
- JR West Timetable & Route Finder
- Phone
- 0570-00-1270
- Website
- Meitetsu Nagoya Railroad
Train from Central Japan International Airport to Meitetsu Gifu
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥1,100–1,300
- Website
- Meitetsu Nagoya Railroad
Train from Central Japan International Airport to Meitetsu Gifu
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥1,100–1,300
- Website
- Meitetsu Nagoya Railroad
- Phone
- 052-582-5151
- Website
- meitetsu-bus.co.jp
Bus from Matsuyama City Station to Meitetsu Bus Center
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥7,000–12,000
- Schedules at
- meitetsu-bus.co.jp
- Phone
- 087-823-3083
- Website
- jr-shikokubus.co.jp
Bus from Okaido to Ōsaka
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 8m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥6,500–9,000
- Schedules at
- jr-shikokubus.co.jp
Bus from Okaido to Harimayabashi
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 32m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥3,500–4,700
- Schedules at
- japanbusonline.com
Bus from Okaido to Harimayabashi
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 32m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥3,500–4,700
- Schedules at
- japanbusonline.com
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Booking & Getting There
Matsuyama to Gifu bus services, operated by Meitetsu Bus, arrive at Meitetsu Bus Center station.
Matsuyama to Gifu train services, operated by JR SHIKOKU (Shikoku Railway Company), arrive at Okayama station.
Yes, the driving distance between Matsuyama to Gifu is 477 km. It takes approximately 6h 39m to drive from Matsuyama to Gifu.
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