There are 4 ways to get from Tokushima to Dōgo Onsen by bus, train, or car
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Bus via Dogoonsen
best- Take the bus from Tokushima Daigaku-mae to Okaidobus Yoshino-gawa Express
3h 41m¥4,960Drive 183.4 km
cheapest- Drive from Tokushima to Dōgo Onsencar 183.4 km
2h 40m¥3,179–4,591Train
- Take the train from Tokushima to Takamatsu(Kagawa)train [34254] JR Kotoku / ...
- Take the train from Takamatsu(Kagawa) to Matsuyama(Ehime)train [186919] Ltd. Exp Ishizuchi 15 / ...
5h 53mBus
- Take the bus from Tokushima Daigaku-mae to Okaidobus Yoshino-gawa Express
3h 49m¥4,800
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Tokushima to Dōgo Onsen is to drive which costs ¥3100 - ¥4600 and takes 2h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Tokushima to Dōgo Onsen is to drive which takes 2h 40m and costs ¥3100 - ¥4600.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Tokushima Daigaku-mae and arriving at Okaido. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 21m.
No, there is no direct train from Tokushima to Dōgo Onsen. However, there are services departing from Tokushima and arriving at Dogoonsen via Takamatsu(Kagawa) and Jr Matsuyama Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 53m.
The distance between Tokushima and Dōgo Onsen is 199 km. The road distance is 183.4 km.
The best way to get from Tokushima to Dōgo Onsen without a car is to bus via Dogoonsen which takes 3h 41m and costs ¥4960.
It takes approximately 3h 41m to get from Tokushima to Dōgo Onsen, including transfers.
Tokushima to Dōgo Onsen bus services, operated by JR Shikoku Bus, depart from Tokushima Daigaku-mae station.
Tokushima to Dōgo Onsen train services, operated by JR SHIKOKU (Shikoku Railway Company), depart from Tokushima station.
The best way to get from Tokushima to Dōgo Onsen is to bus via Dogoonsen which takes 3h 41m and costs ¥4960. Alternatively, you can train, which costs and takes 5h 53m.
What companies run services between Tokushima, Japan and Dōgo Onsen, Japan?
JR Shikoku Bus operates a bus from Tokushima Daigaku-mae to Okaido every 4 hours. Tickets cost ¥4,800 and the journey takes 3h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Tokushima to Dōgo Onsen via Takamatsu(Kagawa), Matsuyama(Ehime), Jr Matsuyama Station, and Dogoonsen in around 5h 53m.
- Phone
- 0570-00-4592
- Website
- JR SHIKOKU (Shikoku Railway Company)
Train from Tokushima to Takamatsu(Kagawa)
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- JR SHIKOKU (Shikoku Railway Company)
Train from Takamatsu(Kagawa) to Matsuyama(Ehime)
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 33m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- JR SHIKOKU (Shikoku Railway Company)
- Phone
- 087-823-3083
- Website
- jr-shikokubus.co.jp
Bus from Tokushima Daigaku-mae to Okaido
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 21m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥4,800
- Schedules at
- japanbusonline.com
Bus from Tokushima Daigaku-mae to Okaido
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 21m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥4,800
- Schedules at
- japanbusonline.com
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More Questions & Answers
Tokushima to Dōgo Onsen bus services, operated by JR Shikoku Bus, arrive at Okaido station.
Tokushima to Dōgo Onsen train services, operated by JR SHIKOKU (Shikoku Railway Company), arrive at Takamatsu(Kagawa) station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tokushima to Dōgo Onsen is 183 km. It takes approximately 2h 40m to drive from Tokushima to Dōgo Onsen.
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