There are 5 ways to get from Shikoku to Kurashiki by bus, train, car, or plane
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Bus
best- Take the bus from 田井 to 大杉駅前bus 大杉駅・医大病院線
- Take the bus from Otoyo to Aruki-minamibus Ryoma Express
3h 3m¥4,078–5,268Drive 160.6 km
cheapest- Drive from Matsuyama to Kurashikicar 160.6 km
2h 19m¥2,787–4,025Train
- Take the train from Osugi to Okayamatrain [187005] Ltd. Exp Nanpu 2
3h 55mFly from Kochi Airport, train
- Fly from Kochi Airport (KCZ) to Osaka International Airport (ITM)plane KCZ - ITM
- Take the train from Shin Osaka to Okayamatrain
2h 53m¥35,296–70,225Fly from Matsuyama Airport, train
- Fly from Matsuyama Airport (MYJ) to Osaka International Airport (ITM)plane MYJ - ITM
- Take the train from Shin Osaka to Okayamatrain
2h 58m¥14,643–26,883
Kochi Airport (KCZ) to Osaka International Airport (ITM) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Shikoku to Kurashiki is to drive which costs ¥2700 - ¥4100 and takes 2h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Shikoku to Kurashiki is to drive which takes 2h 19m and costs ¥2700 - ¥4100.
No, there is no direct bus from Shikoku to Kurashiki. However, there are services departing from 田井 and arriving at Aruki-minami via Otoyo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 3m.
No, there is no direct train from Shikoku to Kurashiki. However, there are services departing from Osugi and arriving at Kurashiki via Okayama. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 55m.
The distance between Shikoku and Kurashiki is 140 km. The road distance is 160.6 km.
The best way to get from Shikoku to Kurashiki without a car is to bus which takes 3h 3m and costs ¥4000 - ¥5500.
It takes approximately 3h 3m to get from Shikoku to Kurashiki, including transfers.
Shikoku to Kurashiki bus services, operated by Reihoku Kanko, depart from 田井 station.
Shikoku to Kurashiki train services, operated by JR SHIKOKU (Shikoku Railway Company), depart from Osugi station.
The best way to get from Shikoku to Kurashiki is to bus which takes 3h 3m and costs ¥4000 - ¥5500. Alternatively, you can train, which costs and takes 3h 55m.
What companies run services between Shikoku, Japan and Kurashiki, Japan?
You can take a bus from 田井 to Aruki-minami via 大杉駅前 and Otoyo in around 3h 3m. Alternatively, JR SHIKOKU (Shikoku Railway Company) operates a train from Osugi to Okayama every 4 hours, and the journey takes 2h 7m.
- Website
- ana.co.jp
Flights from Kochi Airport to Osaka International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥55,000–260,000
Flights from Matsuyama Airport to Osaka International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥45,000–200,000
- Website
- jal.com
Flights from Matsuyama Airport to Osaka International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥11,000–23,000
- Phone
- 0570-00-4592
- Website
- jr-shikoku.co.jp
Train from Osugi to Okayama
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Schedules at
- jr-shikoku.co.jp
- 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
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/
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/
- Website
- reihoku-kanko.net
Bus from 田井 to 大杉駅前
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥120–1,400
- Schedules at
- reihoku-kanko.net
- Phone
- 087-823-3083
- Website
- jr-shikokubus.co.jp
Bus from Otoyo to Aruki-minami
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ¥3,958
- Schedules at
- jr-shikokubus.co.jp
- Book at
- secure.j-bus.co.jp
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More Questions & Answers
Shikoku to Kurashiki bus services, operated by Reihoku Kanko, arrive at 大杉駅前 station.
Shikoku to Kurashiki train services, operated by JR SHIKOKU (Shikoku Railway Company), arrive at Okayama station.
Yes, the driving distance between Shikoku to Kurashiki is 161 km. It takes approximately 2h 19m to drive from Shikoku to Kurashiki.
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