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How to get fromMatsuyama to Hikoneby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 9 ways to get from Matsuyama to Hikone by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Matsuyama(Ehime) to Okayamatrain train
    2. Take the train from Okayama to Shin Osakatrain train
    3. Take the train from Shin Osaka to Maibaratrain train
    5h 23m

  2. Drive  412.5 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Matsuyama to Hikonecar car 412.5 km
    5h 59m
    ¥7,047–10,178

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Matsuyama City Station to Kyōto Station Karasumaguchibus bus
    2. Take the bus from Kyoto Chuo Entrance to Meishin Tagabus bus
    8h 15m
    ¥10,150

  4. Fly Matsuyama Airport to Osaka International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Matsuyama Airport (MYJ) to Osaka International Airport (ITM)plane plane MYJ - ITM
    2. Take the train from Shin Osaka to Maibaratrain train
    3. Take the train from Maibara to Minamihikonetrain train
    4h 42m
    ¥13,951–26,881

  5. Train via Kyoto

    1. Take the train from Matsuyama(Ehime) to Okayamatrain train
    2. Take the train from Okayama to Kyototrain train
    3. Take the train from Kyōto to Minamihikonetrain train
    6h 19m

  6. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Jr Matsuyama Station to Kyōto Station Karasumaguchibus bus
    2. Take the train from Kyōto to Minamihikonetrain train [21747] Jr Biwako
    8h 36m
    ¥8,250–11,299

  7. Fly Matsuyama Airport to Chūbu Centrair International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Matsuyama Airport (MYJ) to Chūbu Centrair International Airport (NGO)plane plane MYJ - NGO
    2. Take the train from Nagoya to Maibaratrain train
    4h 48m
    ¥13,501–35,231

  8. Bus to Kochi Airport, fly to Osaka International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Okaido to Harimayabashibus bus
    2. Fly from Kochi Airport (KCZ) to Osaka International Airport (ITM)plane plane KCZ - ITM
    3. Take the train from Shin Osaka to Maibaratrain train
    7h 29m
    ¥40,588–73,649

  9. Bus to Kochi Airport, fly to Komaki Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Okaido to Harimayabashibus bus
    2. Fly from Kochi Airport (KCZ) to Komaki Airport (NKM)plane plane KCZ - NKM
    3. Take the train from Nagoya to Maibaratrain train
    7h 49m
    ¥23,038–67,999

Matsuyama Airport (MYJ) to Osaka International Airport (ITM) flights

Calendar63Weekly Planes
Duration52 minAverage Duration
Ticket¥11,864Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 487.8 km
  • Duration: 5h 23m

What companies run services between Matsuyama, Japan and Hikone, Japan?

You can take a train from Matsuyama(Ehime) to Minamihikone via Okayama, Shin Osaka, and Maibara in around 5h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Matsuyama City Station to Meishin Taga via Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi and Kyoto Chuo Entrance in around 8h 15m.

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