How to travel from Hiroshima to Shikoku, Japan

The distance between Hiroshima and Shikoku is around 234km (145 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 20m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Hiroshima to Shikoku by train, bus, ferry and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out ShikokuHiroshima if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Okayama and then to Kochi(Kochi).

  • Duration3h 25m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    ¥12,595($90)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Ferry and Bus

Take a ferry to Matsuyama then take the bus to Harimayabashi.

  • Duration4h 50m
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    ¥15,335($110)
Operated by

Multiple operators

💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to Takamatsuchuo IC BT and then to Harimayabashi.

  • Duration5hrs
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    ¥9,170($67)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

🚀 Fastest
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Drive

Drive to Kōchi.

  • Duration3h 20m
  • Distance272km (169 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Hiroshima and Shikoku

There are several options for getting from Hiroshima to Shikoku by train, bus, ferry and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ¥9,170 ($67) and will take around 5hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥3,970 ($29).

The distance between Hiroshima and Shikoku is around 234km (145 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 125km (78 miles)

It takes around 3h 25m to get from Hiroshima and Shikoku by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Hiroshima to Shikoku is to drive which takes around 3h 20m and will set you back approx ¥3,970 ($29).

The cheapest way to travel between Hiroshima and Shikoku, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ¥9,170 ($67) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Hiroshima and Shikoku. It typically takes around 3h 25m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Hiroshima to Shikoku. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Okayama and Kochi(Kochi). These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 3h 25m.

Japan Railways Shinkansen and Japan Railways Limited Express run train services between Hiroshima and Shikoku. Trains depart hourly and will take around 3h 25m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Hiroshima and Shikoku. It typically takes around 5hrs and departs 5 times a day.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Hiroshima to Shikoku. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Takamatsuchuo IC BT. These services run 5 times a day and will take a minimum of 5hrs.

Chugoku JR Bus Company and JR Shikoku Bus run regular bus services between Hiroshima and Shikoku. Buses run 5 times a day and take around 5hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Hiroshima to Shikoku. We recommend that you take the train to Okayama and then to Kochi(Kochi). instead which will take 3h 25m.

The closest major airport to Shikoku is Kochi Ryoma Airport (KCZ) (KCZ) which is approximately 28km (17 miles) from Shikoku. Kansai International Airport (KIX) (KIX) and Fukuoka Airport (FUK) (FUK) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Hiroshima and Shikoku. The distance is around 272km (169 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Hiroshima to Shikoku is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 25m and will usually cost around ¥12,595 ($90).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Hiroshima and Shikoku

Transport options from Hiroshima to Shikoku
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
3h 25m
¥12,595($90)
hourly324km (202 miles)
Ferry and Bus
4h 50m
¥15,335($110)
5 times a day234km (145 miles)
Bus
5hrs
¥9,170($67)
5 times a day388km (241 miles)
Drive
3h 20m
¥3,970($29)
on demand272km (169 miles)

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Airports near Shikoku

The following major airports near Shikoku offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.

KCZ
Kochi Ryoma Airport (KCZ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
28km (17 miles) from Shikoku
KIX
Kansai International Airport (KIX)
International Airport
Distance
198km (123 miles) from Shikoku
FUK
Fukuoka Airport (FUK)
International Airport
Distance
271km (169 miles) from Shikoku