The distance between Shikoku and Onomichi is around 185km (115 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 25m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Shikoku to Onomichi by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Onomichi → Shikoku if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Okayama and then to Shin-Onomichi.
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Take the bus to Matsuyama City Station and then to Shinonomichi-eki.
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There are several options for getting from Shikoku to Onomichi by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ¥8,215 ($60) and will take around 3h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥2,740 ($20).
The distance between Shikoku and Onomichi is around 185km (115 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 96km (59 miles)
It takes around 3h 15m to get from Shikoku and Onomichi by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 25m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Shikoku to Onomichi is to drive which takes around 2h 25m and will set you back approx ¥2,740 ($20).
The cheapest way to travel between Shikoku and Onomichi, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around ¥8,215 ($60) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Shikoku and Onomichi. It typically takes around 3h 15m and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Shikoku to Onomichi. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Kochiekimae and Okayama. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 3h 15m.
Japan Railways Limited Express, Japan Railways Shinkansen and Japan Railways (JR) run train services between Shikoku and Onomichi. Trains depart hourly and will take around 3h 15m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Shikoku and Onomichi. It typically takes around 4h 55m and departs 4 times a day.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Shikoku to Onomichi. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Matsuyama City Station. These services run 4 times a day and will take a minimum of 4h 55m.
JR Shikoku Bus and Iyotetsu run regular bus services between Shikoku and Onomichi. Buses run 4 times a day and take around 4h 55m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Shikoku to Onomichi. We recommend that you take the train to Okayama and then to Shin-Onomichi. instead which will take 3h 15m.
The closest major airport to Onomichi is Hiroshima Airport (HIJ) (HIJ) which is approximately 26km (16 miles) from Onomichi. 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 Shikoku and Onomichi. The distance is around 185km (115 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 25m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Shikoku to Onomichi is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 15m and will usually cost around ¥10,540 ($77).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train + 1 similar | 3h 15m | ¥10,540($77) | hourly | 254km (158 miles) |
Train via Okayama | 3h 55m | ¥8,215($60) | hourly | 259km (161 miles) |
Bus | 4h 55m | ¥9,310($68) | 4 times a day | 267km (166 miles) |
Drive | 2h 25m | ¥2,740($20) | on demand | 185km (115 miles) |
Ryobi Express
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Iyotetsu
The following major airports near Onomichi offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.