There are 3 ways to get from Ehime to Shimane by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Matsuyama(Ehime) to Okayamatrain [186886] Ltd. Exp Shiokaze 14 / ...
- Take the train from Okayama to Matsuetrain [186843] Ltd. Exp Yakumo 15 / ...
6h 32mDrive 253.1 km
cheapest- Drive from Matsuyama to Matsuecar 253.1 km
3h 18m¥4,497–6,495Bus
- Take the bus from Okaido to Tsudakabus Madonna Express
- Take the bus from Okayama IC to Matsuebus Momotaro Express
7h 4m¥8,800–10,200
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ehime to Shimane is to drive which costs ¥4500 - ¥6500 and takes 3h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Ehime to Shimane is to drive which takes 3h 18m and costs ¥4500 - ¥6500.
No, there is no direct bus from Ehime to Shimane. However, there are services departing from Okaido and arriving at Matsue via Okayama IC. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 4m.
No, there is no direct train from Ehime to Shimane. However, there are services departing from Matsuyama(Ehime) and arriving at Matsue via Okayama. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 32m.
The distance between Ehime and Shimane is 404 km. The road distance is 253.1 km.
The best way to get from Ehime to Shimane without a car is to train which takes 6h 32m and costs .
It takes approximately 6h 32m to get from Ehime to Shimane, including transfers.
Ehime to Shimane bus services, operated by JR Shikoku Bus, depart from Okaido station.
Ehime to Shimane train services, operated by JR SHIKOKU (Shikoku Railway Company), depart from Matsuyama(Ehime) station.
The best way to get from Ehime to Shimane is to train which takes 6h 32m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥8500 - ¥11000 and takes 7h 4m.
What companies run services between Ehime, Japan and Shimane, Japan?
You can take a train from Matsuyama(Ehime) to Matsue via Okayama and Matsue in around 6h 32m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Okaido to Matsue via Tsudaka, Okayama IC, and Matsue in around 7h 4m.
- Phone
- 0570-00-4592
- Website
- jr-shikoku.co.jp
Train from Matsuyama(Ehime) to Okayama
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 49m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- jr-shikoku.co.jp
- Phone
- 0570-00-2486
- Website
- jr-odekake.net
Train from Okayama to Matsue
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥2,700–3,900
- Schedules at
- jr-odekake.net
- Phone
- 087-823-3083
- Website
- jr-shikokubus.co.jp
Bus from Okaido to Tsudaka
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 54m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥4,800
- Schedules at
- jr-shikokubus.co.jp
- Book at
- secure.j-bus.co.jp
- Phone
- 0570-010-666
- Website
- chugoku-jrbus.co.jp
Bus from Okayama IC to Matsue
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 7m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Schedules at
- chugoku-jrbus.co.jp.e.aec.hp.transer.com
- Phone
- (086)222-6601
- Website
- chutetsu-bus.co.jp
Bus from Okayama IC to Matsue
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 51m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥2,400–3,500
- Schedules at
- chutetsu-bus.co.jp
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More Questions & Answers
Ehime to Shimane bus services, operated by JR Shikoku Bus, arrive at Tsudaka station.
Ehime to Shimane train services, operated by JR SHIKOKU (Shikoku Railway Company), arrive at Okayama station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ehime to Shimane is 253 km. It takes approximately 3h 18m to drive from Ehime to Shimane.
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