There are 6 ways to get from Matsuyama to Kyoto (State) 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 Kyototrain Hikari / ...
5h 11mDrive 355.9 km
cheapest- Drive from Matsuyama to Kyotocar 355.9 km
5h 7m¥5,464–7,892Bus
- Take the bus from Matsuyama City Station to Kyōto Station Karasumaguchibus
6h 7m¥7,580–7,610Fly from Matsuyama Airport, 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 38m¥14,111–25,441Bus via Jr Matsuyama Station
- Take the bus from Jr Matsuyama Station to Kyōto Station Karasumaguchibus
7h 28m¥7,580–10,259Bus to Kochi Airport, fly, bus
- Take the bus from Okaido to Harimayabashibus
- Fly from Kochi Airport (KCZ) to Osaka International Airport (ITM)plane KCZ - ITM
- Take the bus from Osaka Airport to Kyoto Station Hachijou gatebus
6h 25m¥39,748–77,209
Matsuyama Airport (MYJ) to Osaka International Airport (ITM) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Matsuyama to Kyoto (State) is to drive which costs ¥5000 - ¥8000 and takes 5h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Matsuyama to Kyoto (State) is to fly and bus which takes 3h 38m and costs ¥14000 - ¥26000.
No, there is no direct bus from Matsuyama station to Kyoto (State) station. However, there are services departing from Matsuyama City Station and arriving at Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 7m.
No, there is no direct train from Matsuyama to Kyoto (State). However, there are services departing from Matsuyama(Ehime) and arriving at Marutamachi via Okayama and Kyoto. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 11m.
The distance between Matsuyama and Kyoto (State) is 418 km. The road distance is 355.9 km.
The best way to get from Matsuyama to Kyoto (State) without a car is to train which takes 5h 11m and costs .
It takes approximately 5h 11m to get from Matsuyama to Kyoto (State), including transfers.
Matsuyama to Kyoto (State) bus services, operated by Iyotetsu, depart from Matsuyama City Station.
Matsuyama to Kyoto (State) train services, operated by JR SHIKOKU (Shikoku Railway Company), depart from Matsuyama(Ehime) station.
The best way to get from Matsuyama to Kyoto (State) is to train which takes 5h 11m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥7580 - ¥7610 and takes 6h 7m.
What companies run services between Matsuyama, Japan and Kyoto (State), Japan?
You can take a train from Matsuyama(Ehime) to Marutamachi via Okayama, Kyoto, and Kyoto in around 5h 11m. 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.
- Website
- ana.co.jp
Flights from Matsuyama Airport to Osaka International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥41,000–75,000
Flights from Kochi Airport to Osaka International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥34,000–35,500
- Website
- jal.com
Flights from Matsuyama Airport to Osaka International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥12,000–75,000
- 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 Kyoto
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- JR CENTRAL
- Schedules at
- JR West Timetable & Route Finder
- 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
- ¥1,200–1,500
- Schedules at
- www-hankyu-kankobus-co-jp-e.athp.transer.com
Bus from Osaka Airport to Kyoto Station Hachijou gate
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥1,200–1,500
- Schedules at
- www-hankyu-kankobus-co-jp-e.athp.transer.com
- 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
- ¥7,000–10,000
- 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
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Booking & Getting There
Matsuyama to Kyoto (State) bus services, operated by Iyotetsu, arrive at Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi.
Matsuyama to Kyoto (State) train services, operated by JR SHIKOKU (Shikoku Railway Company), arrive at Okayama station.
Yes, the driving distance between Matsuyama to Kyoto (State) is 356 km. It takes approximately 5h 7m to drive from Matsuyama to Kyoto (State).
There are 3781+ hotels available in Kyoto (State).