How to travel from Shimoda to Shikoku, Japan

The distance between Shimoda and Shikoku is around 709km (441 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 40m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Shimoda to Shikoku by train, car, plane and bus. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train to Atami, plane

Take the train to Atami and then to Shinagawa then fly from Tokyo Haneda (HND) to Kochi (KCZ).

  • Duration4h 40m
  • Flight time1h 25m
  • Typical cost
    ¥29,705($215)
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4 similiar routes

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Train

Take the train to Atami, Shin-Yokohama then Okayama and then to Kochi(Kochi).

  • Duration7h 20m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    ¥27,105($200)
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Drive

Drive to Kōchi.

  • Duration8h 45m
  • Distance755km (469 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Shimoda and Shikoku

There are several options for getting from Shimoda to Shikoku by train, car, plane and bus. The cheapest option is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which costs around ¥20,670 ($150) and will take around 4h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥29,705 ($215).

The distance between Shimoda and Shikoku is around 709km (441 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 528km (328 miles)

It takes around 7h 20m to get from Shimoda and Shikoku by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8h 45m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Shimoda to Shikoku is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 40m and will set you back approx ¥29,705 ($215).

The cheapest way to travel between Shimoda and Shikoku, if you exclude driving, is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which will typically cost around ¥20,670 ($150) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Shimoda and Shikoku. It typically takes around 7h 20m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Shimoda to Shikoku. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Atami, Shin-Yokohama, Okayama and Kochi(Kochi). These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 7h 20m.

Japan Railways Limited Express and Japan Railways Shinkansen run train services between Shimoda and Shikoku. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 7h 20m, 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 Shimoda and Shikoku. We recommend that you take the train to Atami and then to Shinagawa then fly from Tokyo Haneda (HND) to Kochi (KCZ). instead which will take 4h 40m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Shimoda to Shikoku. We recommend that you take the train to Atami and then to Shinagawa then fly from Tokyo Haneda (HND) to Matsuyama (MYJ) then take the train to Niihama. instead which will take 5h 20m.

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 Shimoda and Shikoku. The distance is around 755km (469 miles) by road and it will take around 8h 45m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Shimoda to Shikoku is to take the train which takes, on average, 7h 20m and will usually cost around ¥27,105 ($200).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Shimoda and Shikoku

Transport options from Shimoda to Shikoku
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train to Atami, plane + 4 similar
4h 40m
¥29,705($215)
every 4 hours801km (498 miles)
Train and Plane5h 20m
¥44,490($325)
every 4 hours938km (583 miles)
Train to Atami, plane5h 25m
¥30,800($225)
every 4 hours826km (513 miles)
Train to Atami, plane5h 35m
¥30,940($225)
every 4 hours709km (441 miles)
Train, Plane and Bus4h 55m
¥20,670($150)
every 4 hours784km (487 miles)
Train
7h 20m
¥27,105($200)
every 4 hours959km (596 miles)
Drive
8h 45m
¥11,365($83)
on demand755km (469 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