What is the cheapest way to get from Ehime to Iwakuni?

The cheapest way to get from Ehime to Iwakuni is to car ferry which costs ¥3980 - ¥4030 and takes 5h 14m.

What is the fastest way to get from Ehime to Iwakuni?

The fastest way to get from Ehime to Iwakuni is to car ferry which takes 5h 14m and costs ¥3980 - ¥4030.

Is there a direct train between Ehime and Iwakuni?

No, there is no direct train from Ehime to Iwakuni. However, there are services departing from Matsuyama(Ehime) and arriving at Iwakuni via Okayama and Hiroshima. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 55m.

How far is it from Ehime to Iwakuni?

The distance between Ehime and Iwakuni is 118 km.

How do I travel from Ehime to Iwakuni without a car?

The best way to get from Ehime to Iwakuni without a car is to ferry and train which takes 4h 33m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Ehime to Iwakuni?

It takes approximately 4h 33m to get from Ehime to Iwakuni, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ehime to Iwakuni train from?

Ehime to Iwakuni train services, operated by Japan Railways Limited Express, depart from Matsuyama(Ehime) station.

Where does the Ehime to Iwakuni train arrive?

Ehime to Iwakuni train services, operated by Japan Railways Limited Express, arrive at Okayama station.

Where can I stay near Iwakuni?

There are 111+ hotels available in Iwakuni.

Ehime to Iwakuni - 5 ways to travel via train, ferry, car ferry, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Ehime to Iwakuni by ferry, train, car ferry, bus, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Ferry, train
best
1. Take the ferry from Matsuyama to Hiroshima Portferry
2. Take the train from Hiroshima to Iwakunitrain San-yō Line Local
4h 33m
Car ferry
cheapest
1. Take the car ferry from Mitsuhama to Yanaicarferry
5h 14m
¥3,983–4,029
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Matsuyama City Station to Shinonomichi-ekibus
2. Take the train from Shin-Onomichi to Hiroshimatrain
3. Take the bus from Hiroshima BC to Iwakuni Shiyakushobus
5h 46m
¥6,403–10,270
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the car ferry from Mitsuhama to Ihotakoucarferry
2. Drive from Ihotakou to Iwakunicar
2h 20m
Train
1. Take the train from Matsuyama(Ehime) to Okayamatrain
2. Take the train from Okayama to Hiroshimatrain
3. Take the train from Hiroshima to Iwakunitrain
4h 55m

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Ehime to Iwakuni.

Launch map view

Distance: 117.8 km
Duration: 4h 33m

What companies run services between Ehime, Japan and Iwakuni, Japan?

Boyo Ferry operates a car ferry from Mitsuhama to Yanai hourly. Tickets cost ¥3,660 and the journey takes 2h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Matsuyama(Ehime) to Iwakuni via Okayama and Hiroshima in around 4h 55m.

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