There are 5 ways to get from Shirahama to Shikoku by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Shirahama to Shin-Ōsaka Stationtrain
- Take the train from Shin Osaka to Okayamatrain
- Take the train from Okayama to Osugitrain
9h 20mDrive 452.9 km
cheapest- Drive from Shirahama to Matsuyamacar 452.9 km
6h 15m¥7,867–11,363Bus via Tokushima
- Take the bus from Shirahama-sanbashi to JR Nambabus
- Take the bus from Namba Station, Osaka to Bus Port Matsushigebus
- Take the bus from Matsushige to Takamatsu central ICbus
- Take the bus from Takamatsu Chuo Interchange Bus Terminal to Otoyobus
11h 22m¥12,670–15,832Train, fly
- Take the train from Shirahama to Tennōjitrain
- Fly from Osaka International Airport (ITM) to Kochi Airport (KCZ)plane ITM - KCZ
5h 41m¥35,467–74,702Bus
- Take the bus from Shirahama-sanbashi to JR Nambabus
- Take the bus from Minatomachi BT OCAT to Takamatsu Chuo Interbus
- Take the bus from Takamatsu Chuo Interchange Bus Terminal to Otoyobus
11h 34m¥11,520–14,682
Osaka International Airport (ITM) to Kochi Airport (KCZ) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Shirahama to Shikoku is to drive which costs ¥7500 - ¥12000 and takes 6h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Shirahama to Shikoku is to train and fly which takes 5h 41m and costs ¥35000 - ¥75000.
No, there is no direct bus from Shirahama to Shikoku. However, there are services departing from Shirahama-sanbashi and arriving at 田井 via Namba Station, Osaka, Matsushige, Takamatsu Chuo Interchange Bus Terminal and 大杉駅前. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 22m.
No, there is no direct train from Shirahama to Shikoku. However, there are services departing from Shirahama and arriving at Osugi via Shin Osaka and Okayama. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 20m.
The distance between Shirahama and Shikoku is 499 km. The road distance is 452.9 km.
The best way to get from Shirahama to Shikoku without a car is to train which takes 9h 20m and costs .
It takes approximately 9h 20m to get from Shirahama to Shikoku, including transfers.
Shirahama to Shikoku bus services, operated by Meiko Bus, depart from Shirahama-sanbashi station.
Shirahama to Shikoku train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), depart from Shirahama station.
The best way to get from Shirahama to Shikoku is to train which takes 9h 20m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus via Tokushima, which costs ¥12000 - ¥16000 and takes 11h 22m.
What companies run services between Shirahama, Wakayama, Japan and Shikoku, Japan?
You can take a bus from Sokkosho-mae to 田井 via Shirahama Sta., Shirahama, Shin-Ōsaka Station, Shin Osaka, Okayama, Osugi, and 大杉駅前 in around 9h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Shirahama-sanbashi to 田井 via Namba Station, Osaka, Bus Port Matsushige, Matsushige, Takamatsu central IC, Takamatsu Chuo Interchange Bus Terminal, Otoyo, and 大杉駅前 in around 11h 22m.
- Website
- ana.co.jp
Flights from Osaka International Airport to Kochi Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥65,000–300,000
- Phone
- 0570-00-2486
- Website
- jr-odekake.net
Train from Shirahama to Shin-Ōsaka Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥2,600–3,700
- Schedules at
- jorudan.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 Shirahama to Tennōji
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥2,400–3,400
- Schedules at
- jorudan.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/
- Phone
- 0570-00-4592
- Website
- jr-shikoku.co.jp
Train from Okayama to Osugi
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Schedules at
- jr-shikoku.co.jp
- Website
- meikobus.jp
Bus from Shirahama-sanbashi to JR Namba
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥3,000–4,900
- Schedules at
- meikobus.jp
Bus from Shirahama-sanbashi to JR Namba
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥3,000–4,900
- Schedules at
- meikobus.jp
- Phone
- 0570-064-188
- Website
- kousokubus.jp
Bus from Namba Station, Osaka to Bus Port Matsushige
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥3,500
- Schedules at
- kousokubus.jp
- Website
- tokubus.co.jp
Bus from Matsushige to Takamatsu central IC
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥2,150
- Schedules at
- tokubus.co.jp
- Phone
- 087-823-3083
- Website
- jr-shikokubus.co.jp
Bus from Takamatsu Chuo Interchange Bus Terminal to Otoyo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥3,900
- Schedules at
- japanbusonline.com
Bus from Takamatsu Chuo Interchange Bus Terminal to Otoyo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥3,900
- Schedules at
- japanbusonline.com
- Website
- footbus.co.jp
Bus from Minatomachi BT OCAT to Takamatsu Chuo Inter
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥4,500
- Schedules at
- willerexpress.com
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More Questions & Answers
Shirahama to Shikoku bus services, operated by Meiko Bus, arrive at JR Namba station.
Shirahama to Shikoku train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), arrive at Shin-Ōsaka Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Shirahama to Shikoku is 453 km. It takes approximately 6h 15m to drive from Shirahama to Shikoku.
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