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

The cheapest way to get from Kobe to Shikoku is to drive which costs ¥4700 - ¥7000 and takes 3h 58m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kobe to Shikoku is to fly which takes 2h 28m and costs ¥8000 - ¥30000.

Is there a direct bus between Kobe and Shikoku?

No, there is no direct bus from Kobe to Shikoku. However, there are services departing from Sannomiya BT and arriving at 田井 via Takamatsu Chuo Interchange Bus Terminal and 大杉駅前. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 1m.

How far is it from Kobe to Shikoku?

The distance between Kobe and Shikoku is 243 km. The road distance is 282.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Kobe to Shikoku without a car is to train which takes 5h 14m and costs ¥8000 - ¥14000.

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

It takes approximately 2h 28m to get from Kobe to Shikoku, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kobe to Shikoku bus from?

Kobe to Shikoku bus services, operated by JR Shikoku Bus, depart from Sannomiya BT station.

Train, bus or fly from Kobe to Shikoku?

The best way to get from Kobe to Shikoku is to fly which takes 2h 28m and costs ¥8000 - ¥30000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ¥8000 - ¥14000 and takes 5h 14m, you could also bus, which costs ¥8500 - ¥10000 and takes 6h 1m.

Where does the Kobe to Shikoku bus arrive?

Kobe to Shikoku bus services, operated by JR Shikoku Bus, arrive at Takamatsuchuo Inter-Bus Terminal station.

Can I drive from Kobe to Shikoku?

Yes, the driving distance between Kobe to Shikoku is 282 km. It takes approximately 3h 58m to drive from Kobe to Shikoku.

Where can I stay near Shikoku?

There are 138+ hotels available in Shikoku.

Kobe to Shikoku - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 6 ways to get from Kobe to Shikoku by plane, train, 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.

Fly to Kochi Airport
best
1. Fly from Osaka International Airport (ITM) to Kochi Airport (KCZ)plane ITM - KCZ
2h 28m
¥8,383–29,070
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from 神戸三宮 to 阿波池田バスターミナルbus 神戸線
2. Take the train from Awa-Ikeda to Osugitrain [187019] Ltd. Exp Nanpu 21 / ...
5h 44m
¥2,720–9,800
Train
1. Take the train from Shin-Kōbe Station to Okayamatrain Nozomi / ...
2. Take the train from Okayama to Osugitrain [187019] Ltd. Exp Nanpu 21
5h 14m
¥8,412–13,720
Drive 282.4 km
1. Drive from Kobe to Matsuyamacar 282.4 km
3h 58m
¥4,765–6,882
Fly to Matsuyama Airport
1. Fly from Osaka International Airport (ITM) to Matsuyama Airport (MYJ)plane ITM - MYJ
2h 33m
¥9,883–28,070
Bus
1. Take the bus from Sannomiya BT to Takamatsuchuo Inter-Bus Terminalbus Takamatsu Express Kobe
2. Take the bus from Takamatsu Chuo Interchange Bus Terminal to Otoyobus Kuroshio Express
6h 1m
¥8,520–9,800

Osaka International Airport (ITM) to Kochi Airport (KCZ) flights

42Weekly Planes

45 minAverage Duration

¥7,487Cheapest Price

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Distance: 242.8 km
Duration: 2h 28m

What companies run services between Kobe, 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 train from Shin-Kōbe Station to 田井 via Okayama, Osugi, and 大杉駅前 in around 5h 14m.

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