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How to get fromShōdo Shima (Island) to Matsuyamaby car ferry, train, bus, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Shōdo Shima (Island) to Matsuyama by car ferry, train, bus, or car

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  1. Car ferry, train

    best
    1. Take the carferry from Shodoshima to Takamatsu Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry Takamatsu Port
    2. Take the train from Takamatsu(Kagawa) to Matsuyama(Ehime)train train [186919] Ltd. Exp Ishizuchi 15 / ...
    4h 20m

  2. Car ferry, drive

    cheapest
    1. Take the carferry from Tonosho Ferry Terminal to Uno Portcarferry car ferry
    2. Drive from Uno to Matsuyamacar car
    3h 25m
    ¥4,160–5,898

  3. Car ferry, bus

    1. Take the carferry from Shodoshima to Takamatsu Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry Takamatsu Port
    2. Take the bus from Takamatsu Station to Matsuyama City Stationbus bus Bocchan Express
    4h 30m
    ¥4,928–5,093

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Map of how to get from Shōdo Shima (Island) to Matsuyama.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 217.2 km
  • Duration: 4h 20m

What companies run services between Shōdo Shima (Island), Japan and Matsuyama, Japan?

There is no direct connection from Shōdo Shima (Island) to Matsuyama. However, you can take the car ferry to Takamatsu Ferry Terminal, walk to Takamatsu(Kagawa), then take the train to Matsuyama(Ehime). Alternatively, you can take a car ferry from Shodoshima to Matsuyama City Station via Takamatsu Ferry Terminal and Takamatsu Station in around 4h 30m.

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