Transport Guide

Access from JR Matsuyama Station to Matsuyama City Station

Compare your options

City tram (tram)

About 10 minutes
¥250 (approx.)

Pros

  • Frequent service (about every 10 minutes)
  • Routes 1 and 2 are easy to understand

Cons and cautions

  • You may need to walk a short distance after getting off at the Matsuyama City Station tram stop

Local bus (Route 52 and others)

About 10 minutes
¥270 (approx.)

Pros

  • May be faster than the tram

Cons and cautions

  • The boarding point can be difficult to find

On foot

25-30 minutes

Pros

  • Free

Cons and cautions

  • Far (1.8km)
  • The route is monotonous

Times and fares are approximate (last verified: July 2026). They are subject to change, so please check each operator's official information for current timetables and fares.

TipsLocal tips

This route takes you from JR Matsuyama Station to the city center (Matsuyama City Station and Okaido). The distance is about 1.8km and is not suitable for walking.

Recommended

The tram (Routes 1 and 2) is convenient. Following the station-front redevelopment in 2024, the tram stop was relocated close to the station building. Take a service marked “Matsuyama City Station” to reach the city center. If you have a lot of luggage or it is raining, a taxi (roughly the base fare) is also an option.