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How to get fromMatsuyama to Kōchi Shiby bus, train, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Matsuyama to Kōchi Shi by bus, train, or car

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Okaido to Harimayabashibus bus Nangoku Express
    2h 32m
    ¥3,700

  2. Drive 113.7 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Matsuyama to Kōchi Shicar car 113.7 km
    1h 51m
    ¥1,971–2,846

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Matsuyama(Ehime) to Tadotsutrain train [186913] Ltd. Exp Ishizuchi 14 / ...
    2. Take the train from Tadotsu to Kochi(Kochi)train train [187012] Ltd. Exp Nanpu 5 / ...
    4h 19m

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  • Distance: 156.7 km
  • Duration: 2h 32m

What companies run services between Matsuyama, Japan and Kōchi Shi, Japan?

JR Shikoku Bus operates a bus from Okaido to Harimayabashi 5 times a day. Tickets cost ¥3,700 and the journey takes 2h 32m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Matsuyama(Ehime) to Kochi(Kochi) via Tadotsu in around 4h 19m.

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