There are 5 ways to get from Takamatsu to Kinosakionsen by train, bus, night train, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Takamatsu(Kagawa) to Okayamatrain
- Take the train from Okayama to Himejitrain
- Take the train from Himeji to Kinosakionsentrain
4h 26m¥4,033–5,725Night train, train
cheapest- Take the nighttrain from Takamatsu to Himejinighttrain Sunrise Seto
- Take the train from Himeji to Kinosakionsentrain Hamakaze / ...
4h 33m¥3,644–5,175Bus
- Take the bus from Ritsurin Koenmae to Sannomiya BTbus Takamatsu Express Kobe
- Take the bus from Kobe-Sannomiya(Hankyu) to Kinosaki Onsen-ekibus
6h 57m¥8,614Drive 251.7 km
- Drive from Takamatsu to Kinosakionsencar 251.7 km
4h 3m¥4,356–6,292Bus, train
- Take the bus from Ritsurin Garden to Ōsakabus
- Take the train from Ōsaka to Kinosakionsentrain Konotori / ...
7h 31m¥7,200–8,300
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Takamatsu to Kinosakionsen is to night train and train which costs ¥3600 - ¥5500 and takes 4h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Takamatsu to Kinosakionsen is to drive which takes 4h 3m and costs ¥4300 - ¥6500.
No, there is no direct bus from Takamatsu to Kinosakionsen. However, there are services departing from Ritsurin Koenmae and arriving at Kinosaki Onsen-eki via Kobe-Sannomiya(Hankyu). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 57m.
No, there is no direct train from Takamatsu to Kinosakionsen. However, there are services departing from Takamatsu(Kagawa) and arriving at Kinosakionsen via Okayama, Tegara and Himeji. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 26m.
The distance between Takamatsu and Kinosakionsen is 253 km. The road distance is 251.7 km.
The best way to get from Takamatsu to Kinosakionsen without a car is to train which takes 4h 26m and costs ¥4000 - ¥6000.
It takes approximately 4h 26m to get from Takamatsu to Kinosakionsen, including transfers.
Takamatsu to Kinosakionsen bus services, operated by JR Shikoku Bus, depart from Ritsurin Koenmae station.
Takamatsu to Kinosakionsen train services, operated by Japan Railways (JR), depart from Takamatsu(Kagawa) station.
The best way to get from Takamatsu to Kinosakionsen is to train which takes 4h 26m and costs ¥4000 - ¥6000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥8614 and takes 6h 57m.
What companies run services between Takamatsu, Japan and Kinosakionsen, Japan?
You can take a train from Takamatsu(Kagawa) to Kinosakionsen via Okayama, Himeji, Tegara, Sanyohimeji, and Himeji in around 4h 26m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ritsurin Koenmae to Kinosaki Onsen-eki via Sannomiya BT and Kobe-Sannomiya(Hankyu) in around 6h 57m.
- Phone
- (050) 2016-1603
- Website
- JR HOKKAIDO
Train from Takamatsu(Kagawa) to Okayama
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥1,200–1,700
- Website
- JR HOKKAIDO
- Website
- JR EAST
- Website
- JR CENTRAL
- Website
- JR WEST
- Website
- JR SHIKOKU
- Website
- JR KYUSHU
- Phone
- 0570-00-4592
- Website
- JR SHIKOKU (Shikoku Railway Company)
Train from Takamatsu(Kagawa) to Okayama
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- JR SHIKOKU (Shikoku Railway Company)
- Phone
- 0570-00-2486
- Website
- JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)
Train from Okayama to Himeji
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥1,100–1,600
- Schedules at
- JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)
Train from Himeji to Kinosakionsen
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,500–2,200
- Schedules at
- jorudan.co.jp
Night train from Takamatsu to Himeji
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥2,100–3,000
- Schedules at
- jorudan.co.jp
Train from Himeji to Kinosakionsen
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,500–2,200
- Schedules at
- jorudan.co.jp
Train from Ōsaka to Kinosakionsen
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 44m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥2,700–3,800
- Book at
- e5489.jr-odekake.net
- Phone
- 050-3772-3910
- Website
- JR CENTRAL
Train from Okayama to Himeji
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- JR CENTRAL
- Schedules at
- JR West Timetable & Route Finder
- Phone
- 087-823-3083
- Website
- jr-shikokubus.co.jp
Bus from Ritsurin Koenmae to Sannomiya BT
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 43m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥4,500
- Schedules at
- japanbusonline.com
- Phone
- 079-662-2133
- Website
- zentanbus.co.jp
Bus from Kobe-Sannomiya(Hankyu) to Kinosaki Onsen-eki
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 8m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ¥4,114
- Schedules at
- zentanbus.co.jp
- Website
- footbus.co.jp
Bus from Ritsurin Garden to Ōsaka
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 47m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥4,500
- Schedules at
- willerexpress.com
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More Questions & Answers
Takamatsu to Kinosakionsen bus services, operated by JR Shikoku Bus, arrive at Sannomiya BT station.
Takamatsu to Kinosakionsen train services, operated by Japan Railways (JR), arrive at Okayama station.
Yes, the driving distance between Takamatsu to Kinosakionsen is 252 km. It takes approximately 4h 3m to drive from Takamatsu to Kinosakionsen.
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