What is the cheapest way to get from Shikoku to Kyushu?

The cheapest way to get from Shikoku to Kyushu is to drive and car ferry which costs ¥4400 - ¥6000 and takes 4h 23m.

What is the fastest way to get from Shikoku to Kyushu?

The fastest way to get from Shikoku to Kyushu is to drive and car ferry which takes 4h 23m and costs ¥4400 - ¥6000.

Is there a direct bus between Shikoku and Kyushu?

No, there is no direct bus from Shikoku to Kyushu. However, there are services departing from 田井 and arriving at Uchinomaki via Kochi Station, Matsuyama IC, Hakata Bus Terminal and Minamioguni Yakuba Mae. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Shikoku and Kyushu?

No, there is no direct train from Shikoku to Kyushu. However, there are services departing from Osugi and arriving at Aso(Kumamoto) via Okayama, Kumamoto and Higoozu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 55m.

How far is it from Shikoku to Kyushu?

The distance between Shikoku and Kyushu is 752 km.

How do I travel from Shikoku to Kyushu without a car?

The best way to get from Shikoku to Kyushu without a car is to bus and train which takes 10h 21m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Shikoku to Kyushu?

It takes approximately 10h 21m to get from Shikoku to Kyushu, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Shikoku to Kyushu bus from?

Shikoku to Kyushu bus services, operated by JR Shikoku Bus, depart from Kochi Station.

Where do I catch the Shikoku to Kyushu train from?

Shikoku to Kyushu train services, operated by JR SHIKOKU (Shikoku Railway Company), depart from Osugi station.

Train or bus from Shikoku to Kyushu?

The best way to get from Shikoku to Kyushu is to train which takes 10h 55m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 21h 20m.

Where does the Shikoku to Kyushu bus arrive?

Shikoku to Kyushu bus services, operated by JR Shikoku Bus, arrive at Matsuyama Inter Guchi station.

Where does the Shikoku to Kyushu train arrive?

Shikoku to Kyushu train services, operated by JR SHIKOKU (Shikoku Railway Company), arrive at Okayama station.

Where can I stay near Kyushu?

There are 538+ hotels available in Kyushu.

Shikoku to Kyushu - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and car ferry

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

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Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Otoyo to Okayamabus
2. Take the train from Okayama to Hakata Fukuokatrain
3. Take the bus from Hakata Bus Terminal to Mashiki ICbus
4. Take the bus from Mashiki IC to Aso Stationbus
10h 21m
Drive, car ferry
cheapest
1. Drive from Matsuyama to Misakicar
2. Take the carferry from Misaki to Saganosekicarferry
3. Drive from Saganoseki to Kyushucar
4h 23m
¥4,396–6,009
Train
1. Take the train from Osugi to Okayamatrain [187005] Ltd. Exp Nanpu 2
2. Take the train from Okayama to Kumamototrain Sakura
10h 55m
Bus
1. Take the bus from Kochi Station to Matsuyama Inter Guchibus
2. Take the bus from Matsuyama IC to Hakata Bus Terminalbus
3. Take the bus from Hakata Bus Terminal to Minamioguni-Machi Yakuba-Maebus
21h 20m

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Distance: 752.2 km
Duration: 10h 21m

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

You can take a bus from 田井 to Kyushu via 大杉駅前, Osugi, Okayama, Kumamoto, Higoozu, Aso(Kumamoto), Aso Sta., and Uchinomaki in around 10h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 田井 to Kyushu via 大杉駅前, Osugi, Kochi(Kochi), Kochi Station, Matsuyama IC, Hakata Bus Terminal, Minamioguni Yakuba Mae, and Uchinomaki in around 21h 20m.

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