There are 5 ways to get from Tokushima to Shikoku by bus, train, car, or plane
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Tokushima Daigakumae to Takamatsu central ICbus
- Take the bus from Takamatsu Chuo Interchange Bus Terminal to Otoyobus Kuroshio Express
4h 37m¥6,170–7,450Drive 183.4 km
cheapest- Drive from Tokushima to Matsuyamacar 183.4 km
2h 40m¥3,183–4,597Train
- Take the train from Tokushima to Awa-Ikedatrain [34557] JR Tokushima / ...
- Take the train from Awa-Ikeda to Osugitrain [187019] Ltd. Exp Nanpu 21 / ...
4h 53mBus, fly to Kochi Airport
- Take the bus from Tokushima Daigaku-mae to Kousoku Maikobus
- Fly from Osaka International Airport (ITM) to Kochi Airport (KCZ)plane ITM - KCZ
4h 25m¥38,750–75,130Bus, fly to Matsuyama Airport
- Take the bus from Tokushima Daigaku-mae to Kousoku Maikobus
- Fly from Osaka International Airport (ITM) to Matsuyama Airport (MYJ)plane ITM - MYJ
4h 30m¥15,750–28,130
Osaka International Airport (ITM) to Kochi Airport (KCZ) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Tokushima to Shikoku is to drive which costs ¥3100 - ¥4600 and takes 2h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Tokushima to Shikoku is to drive which takes 2h 40m and costs ¥3100 - ¥4600.
No, there is no direct bus from Tokushima to Shikoku. However, there are services departing from Tokushima Daigakumae and arriving at 田井 via Takamatsu Chuo Interchange Bus Terminal and 大杉駅前. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 37m.
No, there is no direct train from Tokushima to Shikoku. However, there are services departing from Tokushima and arriving at Osugi via Awa-Ikeda. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 53m.
The distance between Tokushima and Shikoku is 217 km. The road distance is 183.4 km.
The best way to get from Tokushima to Shikoku without a car is to bus which takes 4h 37m and costs ¥6000 - ¥7500.
It takes approximately 4h 37m to get from Tokushima to Shikoku, including transfers.
Tokushima to Shikoku bus services, operated by Tokushima Bus Co, depart from Tokushima Daigakumae station.
Tokushima to Shikoku train services, operated by JR SHIKOKU (Shikoku Railway Company), depart from Tokushima station.
The best way to get from Tokushima to Shikoku is to bus which takes 4h 37m and costs ¥6000 - ¥7500. Alternatively, you can train, which costs and takes 4h 53m.
What companies run services between Tokushima, Japan and Shikoku, Japan?
You can take a bus from Tokushima Daigakumae to 田井 via Takamatsu central IC, Takamatsu Chuo Interchange Bus Terminal, Otoyo, and 大杉駅前 in around 4h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Tokushima to 田井 via Awa-Ikeda, Osugi, and 大杉駅前 in around 4h 53m.
- Website
- ana.co.jp
Flights from Osaka International Airport to Kochi Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥130,000–430,000
Flights from Osaka International Airport to Matsuyama Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥75,000–260,000
- Website
- jal.com
Flights from Osaka International Airport to Matsuyama Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥11,000–23,000
- Phone
- 0570-00-4592
- Website
- jr-shikoku.co.jp
Train from Tokushima to Awa-Ikeda
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- jr-shikoku.co.jp
Train from Awa-Ikeda to Osugi
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- jr-shikoku.co.jp
- Website
- tokubus.co.jp
Bus from Tokushima Daigakumae to Takamatsu central IC
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- 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
- Phone
- 088-664-6030
- Website
- honshi-bus.co.jp
Bus from Tokushima Daigaku-mae to Kousoku Maiko
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥3,600
- Schedules at
- honshi-bus.co.jp
Bus from Tokushima Daigaku-mae to Kousoku Maiko
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥3,600
- Schedules at
- honshi-bus.co.jp
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More Questions & Answers
Tokushima to Shikoku bus services, operated by Tokushima Bus Co, arrive at Takamatsu central IC station.
Tokushima to Shikoku train services, operated by JR SHIKOKU (Shikoku Railway Company), arrive at Awa-Ikeda station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tokushima to Shikoku is 183 km. It takes approximately 2h 40m to drive from Tokushima to Shikoku.
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