There are 5 ways to get from Shikoku to Tanabe by plane, train, bus, or car
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Fly, train
best- Fly from Kochi Airport (KCZ) to Osaka International Airport (ITM)plane KCZ - ITM
- Take the train from Tennōji to Kii-Tanabetrain
4h 28m¥37,197–69,958Drive 440.6 km
cheapest- Drive from Matsuyama to Tanabecar 440.6 km
6h 4m¥7,632–11,024Train
- Take the train from Osugi to Okayamatrain
- Take the train from Okayama to Shin Osakatrain
- Take the train from Shin-Ōsaka Station to Kii-Tanabetrain
7h 39mBus
- Take the bus from Otoyo to Takamatsu Chuo Interchange Bus Terminalbus
- Take the bus from Takamatsu Chuo Inter to Minatomachi BT OCATbus
- Take the bus from JR Namba to Tanabe City Hallbus
11h 6m¥11,520–14,510Train, bus
- Take the train from Osugi to Okayamatrain
- Take the bus from Okayama Station West Exit to Osaka Station JR Express BTbus
- Take the train from Ōsaka to Kii-Tanabetrain
10h 39m
Kochi Airport (KCZ) to Osaka International Airport (ITM) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Shikoku to Tanabe is to drive which costs ¥7500 - ¥11000 and takes 6h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Shikoku to Tanabe is to fly and train which takes 4h 28m and costs ¥37000 - ¥70000.
No, there is no direct bus from Shikoku to Tanabe. However, there are services departing from 田井 and arriving at Tanabe City Hall via Otoyo, Takamatsu Chuo Inter and JR Namba. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 6m.
No, there is no direct train from Shikoku to Tanabe. However, there are services departing from Osugi and arriving at Kii-Tanabe via Okayama and Shin-Ōsaka Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 39m.
The distance between Shikoku and Tanabe is 389 km. The road distance is 440.6 km.
The best way to get from Shikoku to Tanabe without a car is to train which takes 7h 39m and costs .
It takes approximately 4h 28m to get from Shikoku to Tanabe, including transfers.
Shikoku to Tanabe bus services, operated by JR Shikoku Bus, depart from Otoyo station.
Shikoku to Tanabe train services, operated by JR SHIKOKU (Shikoku Railway Company), depart from Osugi station.
The best way to get from Shikoku to Tanabe is to train which takes 7h 39m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥11000 - ¥15000 and takes 11h 6m.
What companies run services between Shikoku, Japan and Tanabe, Wakayama, Japan?
You can take a bus from 田井 to Kii-Tanabe via 大杉駅前, Osugi, Okayama, Shin Osaka, and Shin-Ōsaka Station in around 7h 39m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 田井 to Tanabe City Hall via 大杉駅前, Otoyo, Takamatsu Chuo Interchange Bus Terminal, Takamatsu Chuo Inter, and JR Namba in around 11h 6m.
- Website
- ana.co.jp
Flights from Kochi Airport to Osaka International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥100,000–360,000
- Phone
- 0570-00-2486
- Website
- jr-odekake.net
Train from Tennōji to Kii-Tanabe
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥2,200–3,200
- Schedules at
- jorudan.co.jp
Train from Okayama to Shin Osaka
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥2,300–3,300
- Schedules at
- JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)
Train from Shin-Ōsaka Station to Kii-Tanabe
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 23m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥2,400–3,500
- Schedules at
- jorudan.co.jp
Train from Ōsaka to Kii-Tanabe
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥2,400–3,400
- Schedules at
- jorudan.co.jp
- Phone
- 0570-00-4592
- Website
- JR SHIKOKU (Shikoku Railway Company)
Train from Osugi to Okayama
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Schedules at
- JR SHIKOKU (Shikoku Railway Company)
Train from Osugi to Okayama
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Schedules at
- JR SHIKOKU (Shikoku Railway Company)
- Phone
- 050-3772-3910
- Website
- JR CENTRAL
Train from Okayama to Shin Osaka
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- JR CENTRAL
- Schedules at
- JR West Timetable & Route Finder
- 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
- ¥3,900
- Schedules at
- japanbusonline.com
- Website
- footbus.co.jp
Bus from Takamatsu Chuo Inter to Minatomachi BT OCAT
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥4,500
- Schedules at
- willerexpress.com
- Website
- meikobus.jp
Bus from JR Namba to Tanabe City Hall
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 52m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥3,000–4,800
- Schedules at
- meikobus.jp
- Phone
- 0570-010-666
- Website
- chugoku-jrbus.co.jp
Bus from Okayama Station West Exit to Osaka Station JR Express BT
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥3,400
- Schedules at
- chugoku-jrbus.co.jp.e.aec.hp.transer.com
- Book at
- kousokubus.net
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Shikoku to Tanabe bus services, operated by JR Shikoku Bus, arrive at Takamatsu Chuo Interchange Bus Terminal station.
Shikoku to Tanabe train services, operated by JR SHIKOKU (Shikoku Railway Company), arrive at Okayama station.
Yes, the driving distance between Shikoku to Tanabe is 441 km. It takes approximately 6h 4m to drive from Shikoku to Tanabe.
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