There are 7 ways to get from Osaka to Shikoku by plane, train, bus, 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¥32,439–70,510Drive 315.3 km
cheapest- Drive from Osaka to Matsuyamacar 315.3 km
4h 34m¥5,470–7,901Train
- Take the train from Shin Osaka to Okayamatrain Sakura / ...
- Take the train from Okayama to Osugitrain [187019] Ltd. Exp Nanpu 21
5h 57mBus
- Take the bus from Ōsaka to Takamatsu Chuo Interbus
- Take the bus from Takamatsu Chuo Interchange Bus Terminal to Otoyobus Kuroshio Express
7h 12m¥8,520–9,800Fly to Matsuyama Airport
- Fly from Osaka International Airport (ITM) to Matsuyama Airport (MYJ)plane ITM - MYJ
2h 10m¥11,439–23,510Bus via Tokushima
- Take the bus from Ōsaka to Matsushigebus
- Take the bus from Matsushige to Takamatsu central ICbus
- Take the bus from Takamatsu Chuo Interchange Bus Terminal to Otoyobus
7h 27m¥9,970–11,250Bus, train
- Take the bus from Ōsaka to Tokushima Stationbus
- Take the train from Tokushima to Awa-Ikedatrain
- Take the train from Awa-Ikeda to Osugitrain
8h 27m
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 ¥32000 - ¥75000.
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 7h 12m.
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 train which takes 5h 57m and costs .
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 ¥32000 - ¥75000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs and takes 5h 57m, you could also bus, which costs ¥8500 - ¥10000 and takes 7h 12m.
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 subway from Shin-Ōsaka Station to 田井 via Nishinakajima-Minamigata, Shin Osaka, Okayama, Osugi, and 大杉駅前 in around 5h 57m.
- Website
- ana.co.jp
Flights from Osaka International Airport to Kochi Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥65,000–300,000
Flights from Osaka International Airport to Matsuyama Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥43,000–190,000
- Website
- jal.com
Flights from Osaka International Airport to Matsuyama Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥11,000–23,000
- Phone
- 0570-00-2486
- Website
- westjr.co.jp
Train from Shin Osaka to Okayama
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥2,300–3,300
- Schedules at
- westjr.co.jp
- Phone
- 050-3772-3910
- Website
- jr-central.co.jp
Train from Shin Osaka to Okayama
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://global.jr-central.co.jp/en/
- Schedules at
- https://www.westjr.co.jp/global/en/
- Phone
- 0570-00-4592
- Website
- jr-shikoku.co.jp
Train from Okayama to Osugi
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Schedules at
- jr-shikoku.co.jp
Train from Tokushima to Awa-Ikeda
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- jr-shikoku.co.jp
Train from Awa-Ikeda to Osugi
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- jr-shikoku.co.jp
- Website
- footbus.co.jp
Bus from Ōsaka to Takamatsu Chuo Inter
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥4,500
- Schedules at
- willerexpress.com
- Phone
- 087-823-3083
- Website
- jr-shikokubus.co.jp
Bus from Takamatsu Chuo Interchange Bus Terminal to Otoyo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥3,900
- Schedules at
- japanbusonline.com
Bus from Ōsaka to Matsushige
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 32m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥3,800
- Schedules at
- jr-shikokubus.co.jp
Bus from Takamatsu Chuo Interchange Bus Terminal to Otoyo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥3,900
- Schedules at
- japanbusonline.com
Bus from Ōsaka to Tokushima Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 43m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥3,800
- Schedules at
- jr-shikokubus.co.jp
- Website
- tokubus.co.jp
Bus from Matsushige to Takamatsu central IC
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥2,150
- Schedules at
- tokubus.co.jp
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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.
There are 143+ hotels available in Shikoku.