How to travel from Yokohama to Shikoku, Japan

The distance between Yokohama and Shikoku is around 639km (397 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 55m.

9 routes found

We've found 9 different ways to get from Yokohama 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 ShikokuYokohama if you're planning a return trip.

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Fly to Kochi (KCZ), Train

Fly from Tokyo Haneda (HND) to Kochi (KCZ) then take the train to Noichi.

  • Duration2h 55m
  • Flight time1h 30m
  • Typical cost
    ¥43,535($320)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Train

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

  • Duration5h 55m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    ¥27,245($200)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Harimayabashi.

  • Duration13hrs
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ¥17,385($125)
Operated by

JR Bus Kanto

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Drive

Drive to Kōchi.

  • Duration9hrs
  • Distance780km (485 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Yokohama and Shikoku

There are several options for getting from Yokohama to Shikoku by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ¥17,385 ($125) and will take around 13hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥43,535 ($320).

The distance between Yokohama and Shikoku is around 639km (397 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 611km (380 miles)

It takes around 5h 55m to get from Yokohama and Shikoku by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 9hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Yokohama to Shikoku is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 55m and will set you back approx ¥43,535 ($320).

The cheapest way to travel between Yokohama and Shikoku, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ¥17,385 ($125) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Yokohama and Shikoku. It typically takes around 5h 55m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Yokohama to Shikoku. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Shin-Yokohama, Okayama and Kochi(Kochi). These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 5h 55m.

Japan Railways Shinkansen and Japan Railways Limited Express run train services between Yokohama and Shikoku. Trains depart hourly and will take around 5h 55m, 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 Yokohama and Shikoku. It typically takes around 13hrs and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Yokohama to Shikoku. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Haneda Airport Terminal 1 Station, Shinjuku-Nishiguchi and Buster Shinjuku. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 13hrs.

JR Bus Kanto, Kintetsu Bus and JR Shikoku Bus run regular bus services between Yokohama and Shikoku. Buses run once daily and take around 13hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Yokohama to Shikoku. We recommend that you fly from Tokyo Haneda (HND) to Matsuyama (MYJ) then take the train to Niihama. instead which will take 3h 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 Yokohama and Shikoku. The distance is around 780km (485 miles) by road and it will take around 9hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Yokohama to Shikoku is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 55m and will usually cost around ¥27,245 ($200).

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Transport options from Yokohama to Shikoku
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly to Kochi (KCZ), Train + 4 similar
2h 55m
¥43,535($320)
every 3 hours656km (408 miles)
Plane and Bus3hrs
¥44,355($325)
4 times a day639km (397 miles)
Plane and Train3h 20m
¥47,915($350)
every 3 hours791km (491 miles)
Fly to Okayama (OKJ), Train3h 35m
¥46,820($340)
every 3 hours681km (423 miles)
Plane, Bus and Train4h 10m
¥50,240($365)
every 3 hours689km (428 miles)
Train
5h 55m
¥27,245($200)
hourly837km (520 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
13hrs
¥17,385($125)
once daily855km (531 miles)
Bus via Ōsaka13h 5m
¥21,495($155)
twice daily800km (497 miles)
Drive
9hrs
¥11,365($83)
on demand780km (485 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