Steps and Estimated Travel Time from Matsuyama Airport Arrival to the Dogo Onsen Area

Overall Travel Schedule and Estimated Travel Time from Matsuyama Airport to the Dogo Onsen Area

When planning your travel from your arrival at Matsuyama Airport to your accommodation in the Dogo Onsen area, the central means of transportation is the direct limousine bus. The travel time from the airport to the front of Dogo Onsen Station is approximately 40 minutes.

The estimated travel times from the airport to the intermediate stops of the limousine bus are: approximately 15 minutes to JR Matsuyama Station, approximately 18 minutes to Ehime Shimbun-sha-mae, approximately 24 minutes to Matsuyamashi Station, approximately 29 minutes to Okaido, approximately 36 minutes to Kenmin Bunka Kaikan-mae, and approximately 40 minutes to the terminal stop, Dogo Onsen Station. Although the travel times are set as identical across multiple services, times may be adjusted depending on road conditions or flight arrivals.

Procedures for Moving from the Arrival Lobby to the Bus Stop

After the airplane arrives at the airport, retrieve your checked baggage at the baggage claim area and go out to the arrival lobby. From the international and domestic arrival lobbies, move according to the guidance signs for the outdoor bus stops.

Since the time required for retrieving baggage and arrival procedures varies depending on the congestion of the flight, check the route in advance to ensure smooth movement after arrival. Because the limousine bus departure times may be changed in accordance with flight arrivals, check the information boards or operation status near the bus stop after leaving the arrival lobby before boarding.

Limousine Bus Fare Payment and Supported Payment Methods

The adult fare from Matsuyama Airport to Dogo Onsen Station is 1,200 yen when paying in cash, and 1,180 yen when using cashless payment. By choosing cashless payment, a discount of 20 yen is applied to the adult fare. The child fare is half of the adult fare (rounded up to the nearest 10 yen).

Cashless payments accepted for fare payment include nationwide transit IC cards such as ICOCA, Suica, and PASMO (including mobile versions), as well as the region-specific "Mican App." Payment is completed by tapping the dedicated device when boarding and alighting from the bus. Please note that all services for the previously provided "IC I-card" ended on September 30, 2025, and it cannot be used for payment when riding.

Conditions for Using Digital Tickets

When using a combination of the limousine bus from Matsuyama Airport and the city tram (streetcar) within Matsuyama City, a special ticket called the "City Tram / Limousine Bus 1-Day Ticket" is available. The price is 2,300 yen for adults and 1,150 yen for children.

This ticket is not sold as a paper ticket and is provided only as a digital ticket. You must download the "Mican App" or the Jorudan "Norikae Annai" (Transit Guide) app to your smartphone in advance and complete the purchase within the app.

When making a round trip on the limousine bus between Matsuyama Airport and Dogo Onsen Station on the same day, the price of the 1-Day Ticket is lower compared to the simple round-trip fare (2,400 yen in cash, 2,360 yen via cashless payment). However, this ticket cannot be used to ride the "Botchan Train," which is a sightseeing train. Please consider your choice based on the date of use and the number of trips.

Routes and Temporary Baggage Storage After Arriving at Dogo Onsen Station

After the limousine bus arrives at Dogo Onsen Station, move to your respective accommodation on foot. Major inns, shopping streets, and public bath facilities in the Dogo Onsen area are concentrated within walking distance of Dogo Onsen Station.

If you arrive before the check-in time of your accommodation, go directly to the lodging facility to have them temporarily store your baggage, or check the information offices around the station. Just a stone's throw from Dogo Onsen Station are Hojoen (footbath operating hours: 8:00–22:00, the plaza itself is open 24 hours) and the Dogo Onsen Tourist Information Center (operating hours: 8:30–17:00, with public restrooms attached).

Items to Confirm in Case of Flight Delays or Congestion

Even if the arrival of your flight is delayed due to weather or airspace congestion, the limousine bus departure times are adjusted according to the aircraft arrival as per official guidance. Complete the arrival procedures calmly and head to the boarding area.

Since the operation status of each transportation system, the latest timetables, and details regarding payment may change, please check the latest information on the operating company's official website before departure.

※ Operating hours, fees, and operation schedules of each facility are subject to change. Please check the detail pages of each spot and official information for the latest details.