There are 4 ways to get from Shikoku to Matsuyama by bus, train, or taxi
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Bus via Kan’onji
best- Take the bus from Otoyo to Kosoku Kanonjibus Kuroshio Express
- Take the bus from Kosoku Kanonji to Okaidobus Bocchan Express
4h 43m¥4,720–7,610Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Kochi Station to Okaidobus Nangoku Express
5h 23m¥3,720–6,110Train
- Take the train from Osugi to Tadotsutrain [187005] Ltd. Exp Nanpu 2 / ...
- Take the train from Tadotsu to Matsuyama(Ehime)train Ltd. Exp Shiokaze 11 / ...
4h 54mTaxi, train
- Take the taxi from Shikoku to Niihamataxi
- Take the train from Niihama to Matsuyama(Ehime)train Ltd. Exp Shiokaze 11 / ...
2h 16m
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Shikoku to Matsuyama is to bus which costs ¥3700 - ¥6500 and takes 5h 23m.
The fastest way to get from Shikoku to Matsuyama is to bus via Kan’onji which takes 4h 43m and costs ¥4700 - ¥8000.
No, there is no direct bus from Shikoku to Matsuyama. However, there are services departing from 田井 and arriving at Okaido via Otoyo and Kosoku Kanonji. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 43m.
No, there is no direct train from Shikoku to Matsuyama. However, there are services departing from Osugi and arriving at Matsuyama(Ehime) via Tadotsu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 54m.
The distance between Shikoku and Matsuyama is 175 km.
The best way to get from Shikoku to Matsuyama without a car is to bus via Kan’onji which takes 4h 43m and costs ¥4700 - ¥8000.
It takes approximately 4h 43m to get from Shikoku to Matsuyama, including transfers.
Shikoku to Matsuyama bus services, operated by JR Shikoku Bus, depart from Otoyo station.
Shikoku to Matsuyama train services, operated by JR SHIKOKU (Shikoku Railway Company), depart from Osugi station.
The best way to get from Shikoku to Matsuyama is to bus via Kan’onji which takes 4h 43m and costs ¥4700 - ¥8000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs and takes 4h 54m.
What companies run services between Shikoku, Japan and Matsuyama, Japan?
You can take a bus from 田井 to Okaido via 大杉駅前, Otoyo, and Kosoku Kanonji in around 4h 43m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 田井 to Matsuyama(Ehime) via 大杉駅前, Osugi, and Tadotsu in around 4h 54m.
- Phone
- 0570-00-4592
- Website
- JR SHIKOKU (Shikoku Railway Company)
Train from Osugi to Tadotsu
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Schedules at
- JR SHIKOKU (Shikoku Railway Company)
Train from Tadotsu to Matsuyama(Ehime)
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Schedules at
- JR SHIKOKU (Shikoku Railway Company)
Train from Niihama to Matsuyama(Ehime)
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Schedules at
- JR SHIKOKU (Shikoku Railway Company)
- Phone
- 087-823-3083
- Website
- jr-shikokubus.co.jp
Bus from Otoyo to Kosoku Kanonji
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥1,800–2,500
- Schedules at
- japanbusonline.com
Bus from Kosoku Kanonji to Okaido
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥2,800–3,800
- Schedules at
- japanbusonline.com
Bus from Kochi Station to Okaido
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 37m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥3,600–4,800
- Schedules at
- japanbusonline.com
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Estimated price
- ¥26,000–32,000
Uber
- Website
- uber.com
GO
- Website
- go.goinc.jp
Tosa Hire Co.,Ltd.
- Website
- tosa-taxi.com
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Booking & Getting There
Shikoku to Matsuyama bus services, operated by JR Shikoku Bus, arrive at Kosoku Kanonji station.
Shikoku to Matsuyama train services, operated by JR SHIKOKU (Shikoku Railway Company), arrive at Tadotsu station.
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