There are 5 ways to get from Takamatsu to Matsusaka 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 Shin Osakatrain
- Take the train from Osaka-Namba to Matsusakatrain
4h 18m¥6,703–8,855Drive 304.8 km
cheapest- Drive from Takamatsu to Matsusakacar 304.8 km
4h 47m¥5,288–7,638Bus, train
- Take the bus from Ritsurin Garden to Minatomachi BT OCATbus
- Take the train from Osaka-Namba to Matsusakatrain Limited Express / ...
6h 18m¥7,400–8,100Night train, train
- Take the night train from Takamatsu to Ōsakanighttrain Sunrise Seto
- Take the train from Tsuruhashi to Matsusakatrain Limited Express / ...
5h 34m¥6,456–8,441Bus
- Take the bus from Ritsurin Koenmae to Kyōto Station Karasumaguchibus Takamatsu Express Kyoto
- Take the bus from Kyoto to Tsubus
7h 1m¥8,030–8,850
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Takamatsu to Matsusaka is to drive which costs ¥5000 - ¥8000 and takes 4h 47m.
The fastest way to get from Takamatsu to Matsusaka is to train which takes 4h 18m and costs ¥6500 - ¥9000.
No, there is no direct bus from Takamatsu to Matsusaka. However, there are services departing from Ritsurin Koenmae and arriving at Tsu via Kyoto. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 1m.
No, there is no direct train from Takamatsu to Matsusaka. However, there are services departing from Takamatsu(Kagawa) and arriving at Matsusaka via Okayama, Shin-Ōsaka Station and Osaka-Namba. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 18m.
The distance between Takamatsu and Matsusaka is 353 km. The road distance is 304.8 km.
The best way to get from Takamatsu to Matsusaka without a car is to train which takes 4h 18m and costs ¥6500 - ¥9000.
It takes approximately 4h 18m to get from Takamatsu to Matsusaka, including transfers.
Takamatsu to Matsusaka bus services, operated by JR Shikoku Bus, depart from Ritsurin Koenmae station.
Takamatsu to Matsusaka train services, operated by Japan Railways (JR), depart from Takamatsu(Kagawa) station.
The best way to get from Takamatsu to Matsusaka is to train which takes 4h 18m and costs ¥6500 - ¥9000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥8000 - ¥9000 and takes 7h 1m.
What companies run services between Takamatsu, Japan and Matsusaka, Japan?
You can take a train from Takamatsu(Kagawa) to Matsusaka via Okayama, Shin Osaka, Shin-Ōsaka Station, Namba, and Osaka-Namba in around 4h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ritsurin Koenmae to Matsusaka via Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi, Kyoto, Tsu, and Tsu in around 7h 1m.
- Phone
- (050) 2016-1603
- Website
- jrhokkaido.co.jp
Train from Takamatsu(Kagawa) to Okayama
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥1,200–1,700
- Website
- https://www.jrhokkaido.co.jp/global/index.html
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
- Website
- https://global.jr-central.co.jp/en/
- Website
- https://www.westjr.co.jp/global/en/
- Website
- https://www.jr-shikoku.co.jp/global/en/
- Website
- https://www.jrkyushu.co.jp/english/
- Phone
- 0570-00-4592
- Website
- jr-shikoku.co.jp
Train from Takamatsu(Kagawa) to Okayama
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- jr-shikoku.co.jp
- Phone
- 050-3772-3910
- Website
- jr-central.co.jp
Train from Okayama to Shin Osaka
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://global.jr-central.co.jp/en/
- Schedules at
- https://www.westjr.co.jp/global/en/
- Phone
- 0570-00-2486
- Website
- westjr.co.jp
Train from Okayama to Shin Osaka
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥2,300–3,300
- Schedules at
- westjr.co.jp
Night train from Takamatsu to Ōsaka
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥3,400–4,800
- Schedules at
- jorudan.co.jp
- Phone
- 050-3536-3957
- Website
- kintetsu.co.jp
Train from Osaka-Namba to Matsusaka
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥2,900–3,600
- Schedules at
- hyperdia.com
Train from Osaka-Namba to Matsusaka
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥2,900–3,600
- Schedules at
- hyperdia.com
Train from Tsuruhashi to Matsusaka
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥2,900–3,500
- Schedules at
- hyperdia.com
- Website
- footbus.co.jp
Bus from Ritsurin Garden to Minatomachi BT OCAT
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 52m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥4,500
- Schedules at
- willerexpress.com
- Phone
- 087-823-3083
- Website
- jr-shikokubus.co.jp
Bus from Ritsurin Koenmae to Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 33m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥5,050
- Schedules at
- jr-shikokubus.co.jp
- Phone
- 0594-22-0595
- Website
- sanco.co.jp
Bus from Kyoto to Tsu
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥2,600
- Schedules at
- sanco.co.jp
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More Questions & Answers
Takamatsu to Matsusaka bus services, operated by JR Shikoku Bus, arrive at Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi.
Takamatsu to Matsusaka train services, operated by Japan Railways (JR), arrive at Okayama station.
Yes, the driving distance between Takamatsu to Matsusaka is 305 km. It takes approximately 4h 47m to drive from Takamatsu to Matsusaka.
There are 174+ hotels available in Matsusaka.