There are 3 ways to get from Matsuyama to Kochi Chuo IC by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Okaido to Kochi Chuo ICbus Nangoku Express
2h 16m¥3,700Drive 118.3 km
cheapest- Drive from Matsuyama to Kochi Chuo ICcar 118.3 km
1h 53m¥2,057–2,970Train
- Take the train from Matsuyama(Ehime) to Tadotsutrain [186913] Ltd. Exp Ishizuchi 14 / ...
- Take the train from Tadotsu to Gomentrain [187012] Ltd. Exp Nanpu 5 / ...
5h 9m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Matsuyama to Kochi Chuo IC is to drive which costs ¥2000 - ¥3000 and takes 1h 53m.
The fastest way to get from Matsuyama to Kochi Chuo IC is to drive which takes 1h 53m and costs ¥2000 - ¥3000.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Okaido and arriving at Kochi Chuo IC. Services depart five times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 16m.
No, there is no direct train from Matsuyama to Kochi Chuo IC. However, there are services departing from Matsuyama(Ehime) and arriving at Tosa-Ikku via Tadotsu and Gomen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 9m.
The distance between Matsuyama and Kochi Chuo IC is 153 km. The road distance is 118.3 km.
The best way to get from Matsuyama to Kochi Chuo IC without a car is to bus which takes 2h 16m and costs ¥3700.
The bus from Okaido to Kochi Chuo IC takes 2h 16m including transfers and departs five times a day.
Matsuyama to Kochi Chuo IC bus services, operated by JR Shikoku Bus, depart from Okaido station.
Matsuyama to Kochi Chuo IC train services, operated by JR SHIKOKU (Shikoku Railway Company), depart from Matsuyama(Ehime) station.
The best way to get from Matsuyama to Kochi Chuo IC is to bus which takes 2h 16m and costs ¥3700. Alternatively, you can train, which costs and takes 5h 9m.
What companies run services between Matsuyama, Japan and Kochi Chuo IC, Japan?
JR Shikoku Bus operates a bus from Okaido to Kochi Chuo IC 5 times a day. Tickets cost ¥3,700 and the journey takes 2h 16m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Matsuyama(Ehime) to Kochi Chuo IC via Tadotsu, Gomen, and Tosa-Ikku in around 5h 9m.
- Phone
- 0570-00-4592
- Website
- jr-shikoku.co.jp
Train from Matsuyama(Ehime) to Tadotsu
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- jr-shikoku.co.jp
Train from Tadotsu to Gomen
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- jr-shikoku.co.jp
- Phone
- 087-823-3083
- Website
- jr-shikokubus.co.jp
Bus from Okaido to Kochi Chuo IC
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 16m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥3,700
- Schedules at
- japanbusonline.com
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More Questions & Answers
Matsuyama to Kochi Chuo IC bus services, operated by JR Shikoku Bus, arrive at Kochi Chuo IC station.
Matsuyama to Kochi Chuo IC train services, operated by JR SHIKOKU (Shikoku Railway Company), arrive at Tadotsu station.
Yes, the driving distance between Matsuyama to Kochi Chuo IC is 118 km. It takes approximately 1h 53m to drive from Matsuyama to Kochi Chuo IC.
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