How to travel from Toyooka to Shikoku, Japan

The distance between Toyooka and Shikoku is around 340km (211 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 4hrs.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Toyooka to Shikoku by train, 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 ShikokuToyooka if you're planning a return trip.

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Plane and Train

Fly from Toyooka (TJH) to Osaka Itami (ITM) then take the train to Himeji then Okayama and then to Iyo-Mishima.

  • Duration4hrs
  • Flight time40min
  • Typical cost
    ¥21,765($160)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Train

Take the train to Himeji then Okayama and then to Kochi(Kochi).

  • Duration4h 40m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    ¥11,500($84)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Kobe-Sannomiya(Hankyu) and then to Harimayabashi.

  • Duration7h 20m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    ¥11,500($84)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Kōchi.

  • Duration4h 10m
  • Distance340km (211 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Toyooka and Shikoku

There are several options for getting from Toyooka to Shikoku by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ¥11,500 ($84) and will take around 4h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 4hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥21,765 ($160).

The distance between Toyooka and Shikoku is around 340km (211 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 257km (160 miles)

It takes around 4h 40m to get from Toyooka and Shikoku by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Toyooka to Shikoku is to fly and then take the train which takes around 4hrs and will set you back approx ¥21,765 ($160).

The cheapest way to travel between Toyooka and Shikoku, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around ¥11,500 ($84) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Toyooka and Shikoku. It typically takes around 4h 40m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Toyooka to Shikoku. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Himeji, Okayama and Kochi(Kochi). These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 4h 40m.

Japan Railways Limited Express and Japan Railways Shinkansen run train services between Toyooka and Shikoku. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 4h 40m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Toyooka and Shikoku. It typically takes around 7h 20m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Toyooka to Shikoku. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Kobe-Sannomiya(Hankyu) and Sannomiya BT. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 7h 20m.

Zentan Bus and JR Shikoku Bus run regular bus services between Toyooka and Shikoku. Buses run twice daily and take around 7h 20m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Toyooka to Shikoku. We recommend that you fly from Toyooka (TJH) to Osaka Itami (ITM) then take the train to Himeji then Okayama and then to Iyo-Mishima. instead which will take 4hrs.

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 Toyooka and Shikoku. The distance is around 340km (211 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Toyooka to Shikoku is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 40m and will usually cost around ¥11,500 ($84).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Toyooka and Shikoku

Transport options from Toyooka to Shikoku
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 2 similar
4hrs
¥21,765($160)
hourly375km (233 miles)
Train to Fukuchiyama, bus and plane4h 20m
¥23,545($170)
5 times a day418km (260 miles)
Train, Bus and Plane5hrs
¥24,640($180)
5 times a day541km (336 miles)
Train
4h 40m
¥11,500($84)
twice daily351km (218 miles)
Bus
7h 20m
¥11,500($84)
twice daily396km (246 miles)
Drive
4h 10m
¥5,065($37)
on demand340km (211 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