How to travel from Matsumoto to Teshima, Japan
The distance between Matsumoto and Teshima is around 500km (311 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly, then take the train and then take a ferry which takes around 4h 10m.
6 routes found
We've found 6 different ways to get from Matsumoto to Teshima by train, ferry, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Teshima → Matsumoto if you're planning a return trip.
Plane, Train and Ferry
Fly from Matsumoto (MMJ) to Kobe (UKB) then take the train to Himeji and then to Okayama then take a ferry to Karato Port.
- Duration4h 10m
- Flight time1hr
- Typical cost¥26,695($195)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Train and Ferry
Take the train to Nagoya and then to Okayama then take a ferry to Karato Port.
- Duration5h 20m
- Departsevery 4 hours
- Typical cost¥18,070($130)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Bus and Ferry
Take the bus to Meitetsu Bus Centre and then to Okayama then take a ferry to Karato Port.
- Duration10h 30m
- Departstwice daily
- Typical cost¥13,280($95)
Multiple operators
Car and Ferry
Drive to Uno then take a ferry to Karato Port.
- Duration7h 25m
- Departsevery 4 hours
- Typical cost¥8,900($65)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Matsumoto and Teshima
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Matsumoto to Teshima by train, ferry, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to drive and then take a ferry which costs around ¥8,900 ($65) and will take around 7h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly, then take the train and then take a ferry and arrive in approximately 4h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥26,695 ($195).
The distance between Matsumoto and Teshima is around 500km (311 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 404km (251 miles)
It takes around 5h 20m to get from Matsumoto and Teshima by train and ferry.
The quickest way to get from Matsumoto to Teshima is to fly, then take the train and then take a ferry which takes around 4h 10m and will set you back approx ¥26,695 ($195).
The cheapest way to travel between Matsumoto and Teshima is to drive and then take a ferry which will typically cost around ¥8,900 ($65) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Matsumoto and Teshima. We recommend that you fly from Matsumoto (MMJ) to Kobe (UKB) then take the train to Himeji and then to Okayama then take a ferry to Karato Port. instead which will take 4h 10m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Matsumoto and Teshima. We recommend that you fly from Matsumoto (MMJ) to Kobe (UKB) then take the train to Himeji and then to Okayama then take a ferry to Karato Port. instead which will take 4h 10m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Matsumoto to Teshima. We recommend that you fly from Matsumoto (MMJ) to Kobe (UKB) then take the train to Himeji and then to Okayama then take a ferry to Karato Port. instead which will take 4h 10m.
The closest major airport to Teshima is Takamatsu Airport (TAK) (TAK) which is approximately 29km (18 miles) from Teshima. Okayama Airport (OKJ) (OKJ) and Kansai International Airport (KIX) (KIX) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Drive yourself
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Matsumoto to Teshima. We recommend that you take the train to Nagoya and then to Okayama then take a ferry to Karato Port. instead which will take 5h 20m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Matsumoto to Teshima is to take the train and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 5h 20m and will usually cost around ¥18,070 ($130).
Compare travel optionsbetween Matsumoto and Teshima
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane, Train and Ferry + 1 similar | 4h 10m | ¥26,695($195) | every 4 hours | 500km (311 miles) |
| Train, Plane and Ferry | 5h 60m | ¥52,705($385) | 4 times a day | 831km (516 miles) |
Train and Ferry + 1 similar | 5h 20m | ¥18,070($130) | every 4 hours | 557km (346 miles) |
| Train, Bus and Ferry | 9h 15m | ¥16,015($115) | 4 times a day | 681km (423 miles) |
Bus and Ferry | 10h 30m | ¥13,280($95) | twice daily | 657km (408 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 7h 25m | ¥8,900($65) | every 4 hours | 547km (340 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Matsumoto and Teshima
Bus companies
Meitetsu Bus
JR Shikoku Bus
Alpico Group
Ferry operators
Shodoshima Teshima Ferry Co
Teshima Transportation
Airlines
Fuji Dream
Train operators
Airports near Teshima
The following major airports near Teshima offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.
Takamatsu Airport (TAK)
- Distance
- 29km (18 miles) from Teshima
Okayama Airport (OKJ)
- Distance
- 37km (23 miles) from Teshima
Kansai International Airport (KIX)
- Distance
- 108km (67 miles) from Teshima