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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Kumamoto to Shikoku

Composite routes from Kumamoto to Shikoku

Cheapest
6 h 58 min
Car
606 km.
from $33

Transport providers

Airlines

Japan Airlines

Website:
jal.com/
Plane from Kumamoto Airport to Kochi
Ave. Duration:
4h 25m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$82.57–$635.18
Plane from Fukuoka Airport to Kochi
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$88.93–$190.56
Plane from Fukuoka Airport to Matsuyama
Ave. Duration:
45 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$95.28–$165.15
Plane from Kagoshima Airport to Matsuyama
Ave. Duration:
55 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$88.93–$190.56

All Nippon Airways

Website:
ana.co.jp/
Plane from Kumamoto Airport to Kochi
Ave. Duration:
4h 20m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$120.68–$381.11

Train operators

Japan Railways Shinkansen

Phone:
050-2016-1603
Website:
jrhokkaido.co.jp/global/
Train from Kumamoto to Okayama
Ave. Duration:
2h 23m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$82.57–$120.68
Train from Kumamoto to Hakata
Ave. Duration:
48 min
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$26.68–$41.92
Train from Kumamoto to Kagoshima-Chuo
Ave. Duration:
57 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$36.84–$54.63

JR KYUSHU (Kyushu Railway Company)

Phone:
0570-04-1717
Website:
jrkyushu.co.jp/
Train from Kami-Kumamoto to Kokura
Ave. Duration:
3h 57m
Frequency:
Once daily
Train from Kumamoto to Hakata
Ave. Duration:
2h 28m
Frequency:
Twice daily

Japan Railways Limited Express

Phone:
(050) 2016-1603
Website:
jrhokkaido.co.jp/global/
Train from Okayama to Niihama
Ave. Duration:
1h 35m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$27.95–$39.38
Train from Imabari to Niihama
Ave. Duration:
32 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$12.70–$21.60
Train from Matsuyama(Ehime) to Niihama
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$21.60–$31.76
Train from Matsuyama(Ehime) to Kawanoe
Ave. Duration:
1h 34m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$26.68–$38.11

JR SHIKOKU (Shikoku Railway Company)

Phone:
0570-00-4592
Website:
jr-shikoku.co.jp/
Train from Imabari to Niihama
Ave. Duration:
52 min
Frequency:
Once daily
Train from Matsuyama(Ehime) to Niihama
Ave. Duration:
2h 18m
Frequency:
Once daily
Train from Matsuyama(Ehime) to Kawanoe
Ave. Duration:
2h 59m
Frequency:
Once daily

Bus operators

Nishitetsu

Phone:
0570-00-1010
Website:
nishitetsu.jp/en/
Bus from Kumamoto Sakuramachi Bus Terminal to Hakata
Ave. Duration:
2h 14m
Frequency:
Every 5 minutes
Estimated price:
$17.79–$27.95

Iyotetsu

Website:
iyotetsu.co.jp
Bus from Hakata Bus Terminal to Imabari-eki
Ave. Duration:
8h 20m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$47.00–$69.87

Other operators

Kokudou Kyuunishi Ferry

Phone:
(097) 575-1020
Website:
koku94.jp/
Other from Saganoseki to Misaki
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$8.24

Kokura Ferry

Website:
matsuyama-kokuraferry.co.jp
Other from Kokura Port to Matsuyama
Ave. Duration:
7h 5m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$67.33–$73.68

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Kumamoto to Shikoku?

The cheapest way to get from Kumamoto to Shikoku is to drive and car ferry which costs $38.04 - $53.26 and takes 5h 26m.

What is the fastest way to get from Kumamoto to Shikoku?

The fastest way to get from Kumamoto to Shikoku is to train and fly which takes 4h 2m and costs $103.26 - $228.26 .

Is there a direct train between Kumamoto and Shikoku?

No, there is no direct train from Kumamoto to Shikoku. However, there are services departing from Kumamoto and arriving at Niihama via Okayama. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 46m.

How far is it from Kumamoto to Shikoku?

The distance between Kumamoto and Shikoku is 612 km.

How do I travel from Kumamoto to Shikoku without a car?

The best way to get from Kumamoto to Shikoku without a car is to train which takes 4h 46m and costs $97.83 - $141.30 .

How long does it take to get from Kumamoto to Shikoku?

It takes approximately 4h 46m to get from Kumamoto to Shikoku, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kumamoto to Shikoku train from?

Kumamoto to Shikoku train services, operated by Japan Railways Shinkansen, depart from Kumamoto station.

Train or fly from Kumamoto to Shikoku?

The best way to get from Kumamoto to Shikoku is to train which takes 4h 46m and costs $97.83 - $141.30 . Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $108.70 - $358.70 and takes 6h 9m.

Where does the Kumamoto to Shikoku train arrive?

Kumamoto to Shikoku train services, operated by Japan Railways Shinkansen, arrive at Okayama station.

Where can I stay near Shikoku?

There are 125+ hotels available in Shikoku. Prices start at $18.88 per night.
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