Shikoku Airports to the City: Tokushima, Takamatsu, Matsuyama and Kochi Airport Buses (2026 Fares and Times)

Quick answer: Tokushima: limousine bus to JR Tokushima Station, ¥800. Takamatsu: limousine bus to Kawaramachi (about 30 minutes, ¥1,000) and JR Takamatsu Station (about 45 minutes, ¥1,300). Matsuyama: limousine bus to JR Matsuyama Station (about 15 minutes, ¥1,000) and Dogo Onsen (about 40 minutes, ¥1,200). For international flights, Takamatsu has the most routes (Seoul, Busan, Taipei, Taichung, Hong Kong). The ALL SHIKOKU Rail Pass doesn’t cover airport buses.

I’ve used both Tokushima and Takamatsu airports. I haven’t used Matsuyama Airport, so that section is based on the airport’s official information. Here’s how to get from each airport into town.

At a glance

Tokushima Awaodori Airport

Limousine bus to JR Tokushima Station

• Fare: ¥800 (it went up from ¥600 in October 2024).
• Buses are timed to flights. There are no seat reservations, and the bus leaves when it’s full.
• Pay at the ticket machine (IC card or QR) or on board (cash, IC card or contactless card).

Other options

• Route bus via Naruto: cheaper but slower — about ¥540 and about 44 minutes to Tokushima Station. It also stops at Naruto Station, Naruto Park and the Otsuka Museum of Art.
• UZS BUS (new trial service from July 2026): airport → Naruto Station → Otsuka Museum of Art → Awaji Island, ending at Fukura. ¥800 to Naruto or the Otsuka Museum, ¥1,600 to Fukura. Some trips must be booked 3 days ahead, and the timetable changed on 25 October 2026. See Naruto Whirlpools Guide.
• Taxi: about ¥5,000 and 30 minutes to Tokushima Station, or about ¥2,800 and 15 minutes to Naruto Station. Taxis waiting at the airport are often few, so the airport asks you to book ahead. Uber Taxi is also available.
• Rental cars: several companies have desks, including Toyota, Times, Nippon, Nissan, Budget and Orix.

Flights

• Domestic: Tokyo Haneda 9 a day (JAL and ANA), Fukuoka 2 a day.
• International: Seoul (Incheon), 3 a week on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays (winter schedule to 27 March 2027).

See How to Get to Tokushima and Tokushima City in One Day.

Takamatsu Airport

Limousine bus to the city

• Children pay half.
• Times change every month with the flight schedule.
• Some buses to the airport skip Kawaramachi.

The Ritsurin stop is handy for Ritsurin Garden, and the ferry terminal is the stop for boats to the islands.

Buses to other towns

• Kotohira: about 48 minutes to JR Kotohira Station, ¥2,000.
• Marugame: about 75 minutes to Marugame Station, ¥1,400 (via Sakaide).
• Note: the direct buses from the airport to Iya and Oboke and to Kochi have ended. See Iya Valley and Oboke.

Taxi

• To JR Takamatsu Station from about ¥6,300.
• A flat-fare taxi into the city costs ¥5,200–6,000 depending on the area, if you book ahead.

Flights

• Domestic: Tokyo Haneda 13 a day (JAL and ANA), Narita (Jetstar) and Okinawa (ANA).
• International: Seoul (two airlines, both daily), Busan (3 a week), Taipei (daily), Taichung (5 a week) and Hong Kong (4 a week). Shanghai flights are suspended from 25 October to 30 November 2026.

See Kagawa in 2 Days.

Matsuyama Airport

Limousine bus

• Buses are timed to arrivals, with no reservations.
• Not every bus goes to Dogo Onsen. On busy flights two buses run, and only one of them goes to Dogo, so check before boarding.
• A cheaper route bus also runs: ¥530 to JR Matsuyama Station and ¥830 to Dogo Onsen.
• There’s no train line to the airport.

Flights

• Domestic: Tokyo Haneda (about 12 a day), plus Osaka Itami, Fukuoka, Nagoya Chubu, Okinawa, Narita and Kagoshima.
• International: Seoul (daily), Busan (daily) and Taipei (3 a week). Shanghai flights are suspended.

See Dogo Onsen and Matsuyama.

Kochi Ryoma Airport (briefly)

Kochi Ryoma Airport has flights from Tokyo and an airport bus to JR Kochi Station. I couldn’t confirm the current fare and times on an official site, so check before you go.

Flying into Kansai instead

• Kansai Airport → Tokushima Station: a direct highway bus runs 4 times a day, takes about 2 hours 45 minutes and costs ¥5,000 one way (¥9,000 return). All seats are reserved, so book ahead.
• Kansai Airport → Takamatsu: the direct bus is suspended. Check other routes before you travel.
• The ALL SHIKOKU Rail Pass is not sold at Kansai Airport.

Flying into Hiroshima? See Hiroshima Airport to the City and Miyajima and Hiroshima to Shikoku.

Tips

• The ALL SHIKOKU Rail Pass doesn’t cover buses, including airport buses.
• Rental cars: Tokushima and Takamatsu airports both have rental car desks. See Renting a Car in Shikoku.

See Where to Stay in Tokushima.

FAQ

How much is the bus from Tokushima Airport to Tokushima Station?
¥800 on the limousine bus (since October 2024). The slower route bus via Naruto is about ¥540.

How do I get from Takamatsu Airport to Takamatsu Station?
Take the limousine bus: about 45 minutes, ¥1,300. Kawaramachi is about 30 minutes, ¥1,000.

Does the Matsuyama Airport bus go to Dogo Onsen?
Yes, about 40 minutes for ¥1,200 — but not every bus goes there, so check before boarding.

Can I take a bus from Kansai Airport to Shikoku?
Yes, to Tokushima (about 2 hours 45 minutes, ¥5,000, reservations required). The direct bus to Takamatsu is suspended.

Bus fares, times and flight routes checked on the official Tokushima, Takamatsu and Matsuyama airport websites and the Kansai Airport bus site on 28 October 2026.

Kaz

Tokushima local with family roots in Hiroshima

I live in Tokushima and my family is from Hiroshima, where I also used to live. I still go back several times a year. The guides here come from places I have actually been. Where I haven't tried something myself, I say so.