There are 3 ways to get from Shikoku to Awaji Island by bus, car, plane, or train
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Otoyo to Takamatsu Chuo Interchange Bus Terminalbus Kuroshio Express
- Take the bus from Takamatsu Chuo Inter to Kosoku Awaji Shichibus
5h 10m¥6,971–9,261Drive 214.6 km
cheapest- Drive from Matsuyama to Minamiawajicar 214.6 km
3h 8m¥3,676–5,309Fly, train, bus
- Fly from Kochi Airport (KCZ) to Osaka International Airport (ITM)plane KCZ - ITM
- Take the train from Sannomiya to Maikotrain
- Take the bus from Kosoku Maiko to Kosoku Awaji Shichibus
3h 27m
Kochi Airport (KCZ) to Osaka International Airport (ITM) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Shikoku to Awaji Island is to drive which costs ¥3600 - ¥5500 and takes 3h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Shikoku to Awaji Island is to drive which takes 3h 8m and costs ¥3600 - ¥5500.
No, there is no direct bus from Shikoku to Awaji Island. However, there are services departing from 田井 and arriving at Kosoku Awaji Shichi via Otoyo and Takamatsu Chuo Inter. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 10m.
The distance between Shikoku and Awaji Island is 266 km. The road distance is 214.6 km.
The best way to get from Shikoku to Awaji Island without a car is to bus which takes 5h 10m and costs ¥6500 - ¥9500.
It takes approximately 5h 10m to get from Shikoku to Awaji Island, including transfers.
Shikoku to Awaji Island bus services, operated by JR Shikoku Bus, depart from Otoyo station.
Shikoku to Awaji Island bus services, operated by JR Shikoku Bus, arrive at Takamatsu Chuo Interchange Bus Terminal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Shikoku to Awaji Island is 215 km. It takes approximately 3h 8m to drive from Shikoku to Awaji Island.
There are 338+ hotels available in Awaji Island.
What companies run services between Shikoku, Japan and Awaji Island, Hyōgo, Japan?
You can take a bus from 田井 to Kosoku Awaji Shichi via 大杉駅前, Otoyo, Takamatsu Chuo Interchange Bus Terminal, and Takamatsu Chuo Inter in around 5h 10m.
- Website
- ana.co.jp
Flights from Kochi Airport to Osaka International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥55,000–180,000
- Phone
- 0570-00-2486
- Website
- JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)
Train from Sannomiya to Maiko
- Ave. Duration
- 18 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥300–430
- Schedules at
- JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)
- Phone
- 087-823-3083
- Website
- jr-shikokubus.co.jp
Bus from Otoyo to Takamatsu Chuo Interchange Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥2,900–4,000
- Schedules at
- japanbusonline.com
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