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How to get fromShōdoshima to Matsuyamaby car ferry, train, bus, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Shōdoshima to Matsuyama by car ferry, train, bus, or car

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  1. Car ferry, train

    best
    1. Take the car ferry 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 32m

  2. Car ferry, drive

    cheapest
    1. Take the car ferry from Shodoshima to Takamatsu Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry Takamatsu Port
    2. Drive from Takamatsu Ferry Terminal to Matsuyamacar car
    3h 13m
    ¥3,362–4,834

  3. Car ferry, bus

    1. Take the car ferry 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 43m
    ¥5,428–5,724

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  • Distance: 226.5 km
  • Duration: 4h 32m

What companies run services between Shōdoshima, Japan and Matsuyama, Japan?

There is no direct connection from Shōdoshima to Matsuyama. However, you can take the taxi to Shodoshima, take the car ferry to Takamatsu Ferry Terminal, walk to Takamatsu(Kagawa), then take the train to Matsuyama(Ehime). Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Shōdoshima to Matsuyama City Station via Shodoshima, Takamatsu Ferry Terminal, and Takamatsu Station in around 4h 43m.

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