How to travel from Masuda to Shikoku, Japan

The distance between Masuda and Shikoku is around 385km (239 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 30m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Masuda to Shikoku by train, bus, ferry, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Shin-Yamaguchi and then to Hakata then fly from Fukuoka (FUK) to Matsuyama (MYJ) then take the train to Niihama.

  • Duration4h 30m
  • Flight time45min
  • Typical cost
    ¥28,340($205)
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Train

Take the train to Shin-Yamaguchi then Okayama and then to Kochi(Kochi).

  • Duration5h 25m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    ¥16,155($120)
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Train and Bus

Take the train to Hamada then take the bus to Hiroshima then take the train to Okayama and then to Kochi(Kochi).

  • Duration6h 35m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    ¥14,100($105)
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2 similiar routes

We’ve grouped similar routes together, click the arrows to see the other options.

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Drive

Drive to Kōchi.

  • Duration4h 35m
  • Distance385km (239 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Masuda and Shikoku

There are several options for getting from Masuda to Shikoku by train, bus, ferry, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around ¥10,265 ($75) and will take around 7h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥28,340 ($205).

The distance between Masuda and Shikoku is around 385km (239 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 187km (117 miles)

It takes around 5h 25m to get from Masuda and Shikoku by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Masuda to Shikoku is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 30m and will set you back approx ¥28,340 ($205).

The cheapest way to travel between Masuda and Shikoku, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around ¥10,265 ($75) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Masuda and Shikoku. It typically takes around 5h 25m and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct train services that runs from Masuda to Shikoku. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Shin-Yamaguchi, Okayama and Kochi(Kochi). These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 5h 25m.

Japan Railways Limited Express, Japan Railways (JR) and Japan Railways Shinkansen run train services between Masuda and Shikoku. Trains depart every 20 mins and will take around 5h 25m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Masuda and Shikoku. We recommend that you take the train to Shin-Yamaguchi and then to Hakata then fly from Fukuoka (FUK) to Matsuyama (MYJ) then take the train to Niihama. instead which will take 4h 30m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Masuda to Shikoku. We recommend that you take the train to Shin-Yamaguchi and then to Hakata then fly from Fukuoka (FUK) to Matsuyama (MYJ) then take the train to Niihama. instead which will take 4h 30m.

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 Masuda and Shikoku. The distance is around 385km (239 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Masuda to Shikoku is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 25m and will usually cost around ¥16,155 ($120).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Masuda and Shikoku

Transport options from Masuda to Shikoku
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane
4h 30m
¥28,340($205)
every 20 mins528km (328 miles)
Train
5h 25m
¥16,155($120)
every 20 mins541km (336 miles)
Train and Bus + 2 similar
6h 35m
¥14,100($105)
hourly561km (349 miles)
Train to Hamada, bus7h 55m
¥10,265($75)
5 times a day565km (351 miles)
Train, Bus and Ferry9h 25m
¥12,460($90)
5 times a day475km (295 miles)
Drive
4h 35m
¥5,750($42)
on demand385km (239 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