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How to get fromShikoku to Hiroshimaby car ferry, train, or bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Shikoku to Hiroshima by car ferry, train, or bus

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  1. Car ferry

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    1. Take the car ferry from Matsuyama to Kurecarferry car ferry
    2h 29m
    ¥7,125–8,931

  2. Train

    1. Take the train from Osugi to Okayamatrain train [187005] Ltd. Exp Nanpu 2
    2. Take the train from Okayama to Hiroshimatrain train Sakura / ...
    4h 29m

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Otoyo to Takamatsu Chuo Interchange Bus Terminalbus bus Kuroshio Express
    2. Take the bus from Takamatsuchuo IC BT to Hiroshima Shinkansenguchibus bus Setouchi Express
    6h 42m
    ¥8,120–9,310

  4. Train via Mihara

    1. Take the train from Osugi to Kojimatrain train
    2. Take the train from Kurashiki to Miharatrain train
    3. Take the train from Mihara to Yokogawatrain train
    8h 40m

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  • Distance: 85.1 km
  • Duration: 2h 29m

What companies run services between Shikoku, Japan and Hiroshima, Japan?

Setonaikaikisen operates a car ferry from Matsuyama to Kure hourly. Tickets cost ¥6,500–8,000 and the journey takes 1h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 田井 to Hiroshima via 大杉駅前, Osugi, and Okayama in around 4h 29m.

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