How to travel from Motobu to Shikoku, Japan
The distance between Motobu and Shikoku is around 1,167km (725 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 5h 30m.
8 routes found
We've found 8 different ways to get from Motobu to Shikoku by bus, plane, train and ferry. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Shikoku → Motobu if you're planning a return trip.
Bus and Plane
Take the bus to 那覇空港国内線ターミナル then fly from Okinawa (OKA) to Takamatsu (TAK) then take the bus to 伊予三島駅バス停.
- Duration5h 30m
- Flight time1h 55m
- Typical cost¥27,790($205)
Multiple operators
4 similiar routes
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Ferry and Train
Take a ferry to 鹿児島新港 新港待合所 then take the train to Okayama and then to Kochi(Kochi).
- Duration1 day 5h
- Departs5 times a week
- Typical cost¥37,235($270)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Ferry and Bus
Take a ferry to 鹿児島新港 新港待合所 then take the bus to Hakata Bus Terminal then Matsuyama IC and then to Harimayabashi.
- Duration1 day 16h
- Departs3 times a week
- Typical cost¥31,215($230)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Motobu and Shikoku
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Motobu to Shikoku by bus, plane, train and ferry. The cheapest option is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which costs around ¥21,495 ($155) and will take around 5h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 5h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥27,790 ($205).
The distance between Motobu and Shikoku is around 1,167km (725 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 929km (577 miles)
It takes around 5h 30m to get from Motobu and Shikoku by bus, plane and train.
The quickest way to get from Motobu to Shikoku is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 5h 30m and will set you back approx ¥27,790 ($205).
The cheapest way to travel between Motobu and Shikoku is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which will typically cost around ¥21,495 ($155) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Motobu and Shikoku. We recommend that you take the bus to 那覇空港国内線ターミナル then fly from Okinawa (OKA) to Takamatsu (TAK) then take the bus to 伊予三島駅バス停. instead which will take 5h 30m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Motobu and Shikoku. We recommend that you take the bus to 那覇空港国内線ターミナル then fly from Okinawa (OKA) to Takamatsu (TAK) then take the bus to 伊予三島駅バス停. instead which will take 5h 30m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Motobu to Shikoku. We recommend that you take the bus to 那覇空港国内線ターミナル then fly from Okinawa (OKA) to Matsuyama (MYJ) then take the train to Niihama. instead which will take 5h 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
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Motobu to Shikoku. We recommend that you take the bus to 那覇空港国内線ターミナル then fly from Okinawa (OKA) to Matsuyama (MYJ) then take the train to Niihama. instead which will take 5h 30m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Motobu to Shikoku is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 5h 30m and will usually cost around ¥25,465 ($185).
Compare travel optionsbetween Motobu and Shikoku
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bus and Plane + 4 similar | 5h 30m | ¥27,790($205) | every 4 hours | 1,245km (774 miles) |
| Bus to 那覇空港国内線ターミナル, Fly | 5h 55m | ¥27,245($200) | every 3 hours | 1,550km (963 miles) |
| Bus, Plane and Train | 5h 30m | ¥25,465($185) | every 3 hours | 1,167km (725 miles) |
| Bus to 那覇空港国内線ターミナル, plane and train | 5h 55m | ¥21,495($155) | every 3 hours | 1,328km (825 miles) |
| Bus to 那覇空港国内線ターミナル, plane and train | 6h 50m | ¥26,970($195) | every 3 hours | 1,516km (942 miles) |
Ferry and Train + 1 similar | 1 day 5h | ¥37,235($270) | 5 times a week | 1,500km (932 miles) |
| Ferry, Bus and Train | 1 day 8h | ¥33,130($240) | 5 times a week | 1,615km (1,004 miles) |
Ferry and Bus | 1 day 16h | ¥31,215($230) | 3 times a week | 1,691km (1,051 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Motobu and Shikoku
Bus companies
Yanbaru Express
Karry Kanko
Seisan Kanko
Nishitetsu
Ryobi Express
Train operators
Airlines
Japan Transocean Air
Solaseed Air
Ferry operators
A Line
Marix Line
Airports near Shikoku
The following major airports near Shikoku offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.
Kochi Ryoma Airport (KCZ)
- Distance
- 28km (17 miles) from Shikoku
Kansai International Airport (KIX)
- Distance
- 198km (123 miles) from Shikoku
Fukuoka Airport (FUK)
- Distance
- 271km (169 miles) from Shikoku