There are 6 ways to get from Ōsaka to Shikoku by plane, bus, train, or car
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Fly to Kochi Airport
best- Fly from Osaka International Airport (ITM) to Kochi Airport (KCZ)plane ITM - KCZ
1h 57m¥34,361–65,439Drive 315.3 km
cheapest- Drive from Osaka to Matsuyamacar 315.3 km
4h 33m¥4,810–6,947Bus
- Take the bus from Ōsaka to Takamatsu Chuo Interbus
- Take the bus from Takamatsu Chuo Interchange Bus Terminal to Otoyobus Kuroshio Express
5h 49m¥7,520–9,800Train
- Take the train from Shin Osaka to Okayamatrain Sakura / ...
- Take the train from Okayama to Osugitrain [187019] Ltd. Exp Nanpu 21
5h 53mFly to Matsuyama Airport
- Fly from Osaka International Airport (ITM) to Matsuyama Airport (MYJ)plane ITM - MYJ
2h 2m¥12,361–24,439Train, bus
- Take the train from Kitashinchi to Maikotrain
- Take the bus from Kosoku Maiko to Takamatsuchuo Inter-Bus Terminalbus
- Take the bus from Takamatsu Chuo Interchange Bus Terminal to Otoyobus
7h 15m¥8,478–13,630
Osaka International Airport (ITM) to Kochi Airport (KCZ) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Ōsaka to Shikoku is to drive which costs ¥4800 - ¥7000 and takes 4h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Ōsaka to Shikoku is to fly which takes 1h 57m and costs ¥34000 - ¥70000.
No, there is no direct bus from Ōsaka to Shikoku. However, there are services departing from Ōsaka and arriving at 田井 via Takamatsu Chuo Interchange Bus Terminal and 大杉駅前. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 49m.
No, there is no direct train from Ōsaka to Shikoku. However, there are services departing from Yodoyabashi and arriving at Osugi via Shin Osaka and Okayama. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 53m.
The distance between Ōsaka and Shikoku is 218 km. The road distance is 315.3 km.
The best way to get from Ōsaka to Shikoku without a car is to bus which takes 5h 49m and costs ¥7500 - ¥10000.
It takes approximately 1h 57m to get from Ōsaka to Shikoku, including transfers.
Ōsaka to Shikoku bus services, operated by Takamatsu Express, depart from Ōsaka station.
Ōsaka to Shikoku train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), depart from Shin Osaka station.
The best way to get from Ōsaka to Shikoku is to fly which takes 1h 57m and costs ¥34000 - ¥70000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥7500 - ¥10000 and takes 5h 49m, you could also train, which costs and takes 5h 53m.
What companies run services between Ōsaka, Japan and Shikoku, Japan?
All Nippon Airways flies from Osaka International Airport (ITM) to Kochi Airport (KCZ) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ōsaka to 田井 via Takamatsu Chuo Inter, Takamatsu Chuo Interchange Bus Terminal, Otoyo, and 大杉駅前 in around 5h 49m.
- Website
- ana.co.jp
Flights from Osaka International Airport to Kochi Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥34,000–35,500
Flights from Osaka International Airport to Matsuyama Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥33,500–35,000
- Website
- jal.com
Flights from Osaka International Airport to Matsuyama Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥12,000–35,000
- Phone
- 0570-00-2486
- Website
- JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)
Train from Shin Osaka to Okayama
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥2,300–3,300
- Schedules at
- JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)
Train from Kitashinchi to Maiko
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥950–1,400
- Schedules at
- JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)
- Phone
- 050-3772-3910
- Website
- JR CENTRAL
Train from Shin Osaka to Okayama
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- JR CENTRAL
- Schedules at
- JR West Timetable & Route Finder
- Phone
- 0570-00-4592
- Website
- JR SHIKOKU (Shikoku Railway Company)
Train from Okayama to Osugi
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Schedules at
- JR SHIKOKU (Shikoku Railway Company)
- Website
- footbus.co.jp
Bus from Ōsaka to Takamatsu Chuo Inter
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥4,500
- Schedules at
- willerexpress.com
Bus from Kosoku Maiko to Takamatsuchuo Inter-Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ¥4,500
- Schedules at
- willerexpress.com
- 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
- ¥2,900–3,900
- Schedules at
- japanbusonline.com
Bus from Kosoku Maiko to Takamatsuchuo Inter-Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥4,500–7,000
- Schedules at
- japanbusonline.com
Bus from Takamatsu Chuo Interchange Bus Terminal to Otoyo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥2,900–3,900
- Schedules at
- japanbusonline.com
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Booking & Getting There
Ōsaka to Shikoku bus services, operated by Takamatsu Express, arrive at Takamatsu Chuo Inter station.
Ōsaka to Shikoku train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), arrive at Okayama station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ōsaka to Shikoku is 315 km. It takes approximately 4h 33m to drive from Ōsaka to Shikoku.
There are 141+ hotels available in Shikoku.