The distance between Maniwa and Shikoku is around 217km (135 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 45m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Maniwa to Shikoku by bus, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
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Take the bus to Okayama Sta. and then to Harimaya Bridge BT.
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Take the bus to Okayama Sta. then take the train to Kochi(Kochi).
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There are several options for getting from Maniwa to Shikoku by bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ¥5,200 ($38) and will take around 4h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥3,285 ($24).
The distance between Maniwa and Shikoku is around 217km (135 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 172km (107 miles)
It takes around 4h 10m to get from Maniwa and Shikoku by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 45m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Maniwa to Shikoku is to drive which takes around 2h 45m and will set you back approx ¥3,285 ($24).
The cheapest way to travel between Maniwa and Shikoku, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ¥5,200 ($38) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Maniwa and Shikoku. We recommend that you drive to Kōchi. instead which will take 2h 45m.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Maniwa and Shikoku. It typically takes around 4h 10m and departs twice daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Maniwa to Shikoku. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Okayama Sta.. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 4h 10m.
Chutetsu Bus and Ryobi Express run regular bus services between Maniwa and Shikoku. Buses run twice daily and take around 4h 10m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Maniwa to Shikoku. We recommend that you take the bus to Okayama Sta. and then to Harimaya Bridge BT. instead which will take 4h 10m.
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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Maniwa and Shikoku. The distance is around 217km (135 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 45m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Maniwa to Shikoku is to take the bus which takes, on average, 4h 10m and will usually cost around ¥5,200 ($38).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Bus | 4h 10m | ¥5,200($38) | twice daily | 263km (164 miles) |
Bus and Train + 1 similar | 4h 25m | ¥6,570($48) | twice daily | 267km (166 miles) |
Bus to Okayama Sta., train | 4h 40m | ¥6,295($46) | twice daily | 346km (215 miles) |
Drive | 2h 45m | ¥3,285($24) | on demand | 217km (135 miles) |
Chutetsu Bus
Ryobi Express
JR Shikoku Bus
The following major airports near Shikoku offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.