There are 3 ways to get from Kochi (State) to Ehime by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Gomen to Tadotsu[187026] Ltd. Exp Nanpu 22 / ...
- Take the train from Tadotsu to Matsuyama(Ehime)[186881] Ltd. Exp Shiokaze 13 / ...
3h 49m¥8,027–11,333Drive 124.5 km
cheapest- Drive from Nankoku to Matsuyama124.5 km
1h 57m¥2,122–3,065Bus
- Take the bus from Harimayabashi to OkaidoNangoku Express
3h 57m¥3,700
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kochi (State) to Ehime is to drive which costs ¥2100 - ¥3100 and takes 1h 57m.
The fastest way to get from Kochi (State) to Ehime is to drive which takes 1h 57m and costs ¥2100 - ¥3100.
No, there is no direct bus from Kochi (State) to Ehime. However, there are services departing from 後免西町 and arriving at Okaido via Harimayabashi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 57m.
No, there is no direct train from Kochi (State) to Ehime. However, there are services departing from Gomen and arriving at Matsuyama(Ehime) via Tadotsu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 49m.
The distance between Kochi (State) and Ehime is 278 km. The road distance is 124.5 km.
The best way to get from Kochi (State) to Ehime without a car is to train which takes 3h 49m and costs ¥8000 - ¥12000.
It takes approximately 3h 49m to get from Kochi (State) to Ehime, including transfers.
Kochi (State) to Ehime bus services, operated by JR Shikoku Bus, depart from Harimayabashi station.
Kochi (State) to Ehime train services, operated by Japan Railways Limited Express, depart from Gomen station.
The best way to get from Kochi (State) to Ehime is to train which takes 3h 49m and costs ¥8000 - ¥12000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥3700 and takes 3h 57m.
What companies run services between Kochi (State), Japan and Ehime, Japan?
You can take a train from Gomen to Matsuyama(Ehime) via Tadotsu in around 3h 49m. Alternatively, JR Shikoku Bus operates a bus from Harimayabashi to Okaido 5 times a day. Tickets cost ¥3,700 and the journey takes 2h 32m.
- Phone
- (050) 2016-1603
- Website
- jrhokkaido.co.jp
Train from Gomen to Tadotsu
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥3,500–4,900
- Schedules at
- https://japantravel.navitime.com/en/area/jp/route/
- Website
- https://www.jrhokkaido.co.jp/global/
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
- Website
- https://global.jr-central.co.jp/en/
- Website
- https://www.westjr.co.jp/global/en/
- Website
- https://www.jr-shikoku.co.jp/global/en/
- Website
- https://www.jrkyushu.co.jp/english/
- Unreserved Seat
- ¥4,100–4,600
- Reserved Seat
- ¥3,500–4,900
- Green Seat
- ¥5,000–7,000
Train from Tadotsu to Matsuyama(Ehime)
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥4,500–6,500
- Schedules at
- https://japantravel.navitime.com/en/area/jp/route/
- Website
- https://www.jrhokkaido.co.jp/global/
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
- Website
- https://global.jr-central.co.jp/en/
- Website
- https://www.westjr.co.jp/global/en/
- Website
- https://www.jr-shikoku.co.jp/global/en/
- Website
- https://www.jrkyushu.co.jp/english/
- Unreserved Seat
- ¥5,000–6,000
- Reserved Seat
- ¥4,500–6,500
- Green Seat
- ¥6,500–9,000
- Phone
- 0570-00-4592
- Website
- jr-shikoku.co.jp
Train from Tadotsu to Matsuyama(Ehime)
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 23m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- jr-shikoku.co.jp
- Phone
- 087-823-3083
- Website
- jr-shikokubus.co.jp
Bus from Harimayabashi to Okaido
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 32m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥3,700
- Schedules at
- japanbusonline.com
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More Questions & Answers
Kochi (State) to Ehime bus services, operated by JR Shikoku Bus, arrive at Okaido station.
Kochi (State) to Ehime train services, operated by Japan Railways Limited Express, arrive at Tadotsu station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kochi (State) to Ehime is 125 km. It takes approximately 1h 57m to drive from Kochi (State) to Ehime.
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