There are 7 ways to get from Osaka to Shikoku by plane, bus, train, or car
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Fly to Kochi Airport
best- Fly from Osaka International Airport (ITM) to Kochi Airport (KCZ)plane ITM - KCZ
2h 5m¥36,439–65,510Drive 315.3 km
cheapest- Drive from Osaka to Matsuyamacar 315.3 km
4h 34m¥5,275–7,619Bus
- Take the bus from Ōsaka to Takamatsu Chuo Interbus
- Take the bus from Takamatsu Chuo Interchange Bus Terminal to Otoyobus Kuroshio Express
5h 49m¥7,520–9,800Train
- Take the train from Shin Osaka to Okayamatrain Sakura / ...
- Take the train from Okayama to Osugitrain [187019] Ltd. Exp Nanpu 21
5h 57mFly to Matsuyama Airport
- Fly from Osaka International Airport (ITM) to Matsuyama Airport (MYJ)plane ITM - MYJ
2h 10m¥11,439–23,510Train, bus
- Take the train from Ōsaka to Maikotrain
- Take the bus from Kosoku Maiko to Takamatsuchuo Inter-Bus Terminalbus
- Take the bus from Takamatsu Chuo Interchange Bus Terminal to Otoyobus
6h 50m¥8,268–13,338Train via Akashi
- Take the train from Kitashinchi to Nishi-Akashitrain
- Take the train from Nishi Akashi to Okayamatrain
- Take the train from Okayama to Osugitrain
7h 39m
Osaka International Airport (ITM) to Kochi Airport (KCZ) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Osaka to Shikoku is to drive which costs ¥5000 - ¥8000 and takes 4h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Osaka to Shikoku is to fly which takes 2h 5m and costs ¥36000 - ¥70000.
No, there is no direct bus from Osaka to Shikoku. However, there are services departing from Ōsaka and arriving at 田井 via Takamatsu Chuo Interchange Bus Terminal and 大杉駅前. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 49m.
No, there is no direct train from Osaka station to Shikoku. However, there are services departing from Shin-Ōsaka Station and arriving at Osugi via Shin Osaka and Okayama. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 57m.
The distance between Osaka and Shikoku is 224 km. The road distance is 315.3 km.
The best way to get from Osaka to Shikoku without a car is to bus which takes 5h 49m and costs ¥7500 - ¥10000.
It takes approximately 2h 5m to get from Osaka to Shikoku, including transfers.
Osaka to Shikoku bus services, operated by Takamatsu Express, depart from Ōsaka station.
Osaka to Shikoku train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), depart from Shin Osaka station.
The best way to get from Osaka to Shikoku is to fly which takes 2h 5m and costs ¥36000 - ¥70000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥7500 - ¥10000 and takes 5h 49m, you could also train, which costs and takes 5h 57m.
What companies run services between Osaka, Japan and Shikoku, Japan?
All Nippon Airways flies from Osaka International Airport (ITM) to Kochi Airport (KCZ) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ōsaka to 田井 via Takamatsu Chuo Inter, Takamatsu Chuo Interchange Bus Terminal, Otoyo, and 大杉駅前 in around 5h 49m.
- Website
- ana.co.jp
Flights from Osaka International Airport to Kochi Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥39,000–90,000
Flights from Osaka International Airport to Matsuyama Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥27,000–65,000
- Phone
- 0570-00-2486
- Website
- JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)
Train from Shin Osaka to Okayama
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥2,300–3,300
- Schedules at
- JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)
Train from Ōsaka to Maiko
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥750–1,100
- Schedules at
- JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)
Train from Kitashinchi to Nishi-Akashi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥1,000–1,500
- Schedules at
- JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)
- Website
- footbus.co.jp
Bus from Ōsaka to Takamatsu Chuo Inter
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥4,500
- Schedules at
- willerexpress.com
Bus from Kosoku Maiko to Takamatsuchuo Inter-Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ¥4,500
- Schedules at
- willerexpress.com
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More Questions & Answers
Osaka to Shikoku bus services, operated by Takamatsu Express, arrive at Takamatsu Chuo Inter station.
Osaka to Shikoku train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), arrive at Okayama station.
Yes, the driving distance between Osaka to Shikoku is 315 km. It takes approximately 4h 34m to drive from Osaka to Shikoku.
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