There are 4 ways to get from Matsuyama to Shikoku by bus, train, or taxi
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Bus via Kan’onji
best- Take the bus from Okaido to Kosoku Kanonjibus Bocchan Express
- Take the bus from Kosoku Kanonji to Otoyobus Kuroshio Express
4h 46m¥5,408–8,461Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Okaido to Kochi Stationbus Nangoku Express
5h 31m¥3,708–6,124Train
- Take the train from Matsuyama(Ehime) to Tadotsutrain Ltd. Exp Shiokaze 11 / ...
- Take the train from Tadotsu to Osugitrain [187019] Ltd. Exp Nanpu 21 / ...
5h 56mTrain, taxi
- Take the train from Matsuyama(Ehime) to Niihamatrain Ltd. Exp Shiokaze 11 / ...
- Take the taxi from Niihama to Shikokutaxi
2h 16m
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Matsuyama to Shikoku is to bus which costs ¥3700 - ¥6500 and takes 5h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Matsuyama to Shikoku is to bus via Kan’onji which takes 4h 46m and costs ¥5000 - ¥8500.
No, there is no direct bus from Matsuyama to Shikoku. However, there are services departing from Okaido and arriving at 田井 via Kosoku Kanonji and 大杉駅前. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 46m.
No, there is no direct train from Matsuyama to Shikoku. However, there are services departing from Matsuyama(Ehime) and arriving at Osugi via Tadotsu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 56m.
The distance between Matsuyama and Shikoku is 211 km.
The best way to get from Matsuyama to Shikoku without a car is to bus via Kan’onji which takes 4h 46m and costs ¥5000 - ¥8500.
It takes approximately 4h 46m to get from Matsuyama to Shikoku, including transfers.
Matsuyama to Shikoku bus services, operated by JR Shikoku Bus, depart from Okaido station.
Matsuyama to Shikoku train services, operated by JR SHIKOKU (Shikoku Railway Company), depart from Matsuyama(Ehime) station.
The best way to get from Matsuyama to Shikoku is to bus via Kan’onji which takes 4h 46m and costs ¥5000 - ¥8500. Alternatively, you can train, which costs and takes 5h 56m.
What companies run services between Matsuyama, Japan and Shikoku, Japan?
You can take a bus from Okaido to 田井 via Kosoku Kanonji, Otoyo, and 大杉駅前 in around 4h 46m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Matsuyama(Ehime) to 田井 via Tadotsu, Osugi, and 大杉駅前 in around 5h 56m.
- Phone
- 0570-00-4592
- Website
- JR SHIKOKU (Shikoku Railway Company)
Train from Matsuyama(Ehime) to Tadotsu
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Schedules at
- JR SHIKOKU (Shikoku Railway Company)
Train from Tadotsu to Osugi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Schedules at
- JR SHIKOKU (Shikoku Railway Company)
Train from Matsuyama(Ehime) to Niihama
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Schedules at
- JR SHIKOKU (Shikoku Railway Company)
- Phone
- 087-823-3083
- Website
- jr-shikokubus.co.jp
Bus from Okaido to Kosoku Kanonji
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥3,300–4,500
- Schedules at
- japanbusonline.com
Bus from Kosoku Kanonji to Otoyo
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥1,900–2,600
- Schedules at
- japanbusonline.com
Bus from Okaido to Kochi Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 37m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥3,500–4,800
- Schedules at
- japanbusonline.com
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Estimated price
- ¥26,000–32,000
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Booking & Getting There
Matsuyama to Shikoku bus services, operated by JR Shikoku Bus, arrive at Kosoku Kanonji station.
Matsuyama to Shikoku train services, operated by JR SHIKOKU (Shikoku Railway Company), arrive at Tadotsu station.
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