Transport Guide
Access from JR Matsuyama Station to Kochi, Takamatsu, and Tokushima
Compare your options
Highway bus “Botchan Express” (Matsuyama–Takamatsu)
Pros
- ✓ Board at JR Matsuyama Station or Matsuyama City Station
- ✓ Reservations secure a seat
Cons and cautions
- ⚠ Limited service makes advance booking necessary
Highway bus “Whale / Nangoku Express” (Matsuyama–Kochi)
Pros
- ✓ Direct to Kochi with no transfers
Cons and cautions
- ⚠ Limited service makes advance booking necessary
Highway bus “Yoshinogawa Express” (Matsuyama–Tokushima)
Pros
- ✓ Direct to Tokushima with no transfers
Cons and cautions
- ⚠ Limited service makes advance booking necessary
JR limited express (toward Takamatsu)
Pros
- ✓ Frequent and convenient service toward Takamatsu
Cons and cautions
- ⚠ Travel to Tokushima and Kochi requires transfers and a detour
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
Shikoku has extensive mountainous terrain, and some rail journeys require a detour through Kagawa Prefecture (Tadotsu). Direct highway buses are convenient for Tokushima and Kochi. Both highway buses and JR limited express trains are available for Takamatsu, with little difference in journey time.
All highway buses depart from and arrive at stops including JR Matsuyama Station and Matsuyama City Station (stops vary by service). Fares and journey times are estimates, so check each operator’s official website for the latest schedules and fares.