How to travel between Marugame and Tokyo
By air
The closest airport to Marugame is Takamatsu Airport. JAL and ANA operate multiple flights per day between Tokyo's Haneda Airport and Takamatsu Airport. Travel duration is 80 minutes. The regular one way fare is around 37,000 yen, but discount tickets are usually available for around 14,000 to 28,000 yen. Furthermore, Jetstar Japan is operating flights from Tokyo's Narita Airport at considerably lower fares, starting around 4000 yen one way.
From Takamatsu Airport, take the bus to Takamatsu Station (40 minutes, 780 yen one way), from where frequently departing trains take 25-40 minute to reach Marugame (560 yen one way, covered by the Japan Rail Pass).
By daytime trains
Take the JR Tokaido/Sanyo Shinkansen from Tokyo to Okayama and transfer to a JR Nampu or Shiokaze limited express train to Marugame. The entire journey takes around 4 hours and costs about 18,000 yen one way. The trip is fully covered by the Japan Rail Pass if using Hikari and Sakura trains along the Tokaido/Sanyo Shinkansen, but takes about 30-60 minutes longer than if using a Nozomi train. A supplement fee is required if riding Nozomi and Mizuho trains with the Japan Rail Pass.
By night train
Daily JR Sunrise Seto overnight trains connect Tokyo with Sakaide Station from where you can take a local train one stop to Marugame Station. The entire journey takes about 9.5 hours and requires advance reservations. The night train carries private compartments (from 21,000 yen per person one way) and carpeted "nobi nobi" floor space compartments (from 15,000 yen per person one way).
Japan Rail Pass holders need to pay a supplement starting from 10,000 yen for using a private compartment on board of the Sunrise Seto. The "nobi nobi" compartments, however, are fully covered by the pass.
By bus
Shikoku Highway Bus and Nishitokyo Bus operate overnight buses between Tokyo's Shinjuku Station and Marugame Station. The one way trip takes about eleven hours and costs between 9,400 and 11,500 yen depending on the date of travel. Online reservations can be made through Willer and Japan Bus Online.
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How to travel between Marugame and Kyoto
By train
Take the JR Tokaido/Sanyo Shinkansen from Kyoto to Okayama Station. From there take the JR Marine Liner rapid train to Sakaide where you can transfer to a local train to Marugame. The entire journey takes around two hours and costs about 9,500 yen. The trip is fully covered by the Japan Rail Pass if using Sakura and Hikari trains on the Tokaido/Sanyo Shinkansen, but takes up to 45 minutes longer than if using a Nozomi train. The Japan Rail Pass is not valid on Nozomi and Mizuho trains.
By bus via Osaka
Shikoku Highway Bus and JR Shikoku Bus operate multiple highway buses between Marugame Station and Osaka (Hankyu Umeda Station) near Kyoto (how to travel between Kyoto and Osaka). The one way trip between Osaka and Marugame takes about four hours and costs 4400 yen. A round trip ticket is available for 7900 yen and must be used within ten days.
By bus via Takamatsu
Several companies operate highway buses between Kyoto Station and Takamatsu. The one way trip takes about 3.5 hours and costs 4500 yen. A round trip ticket is available for 8100 yen and must be used within ten days. From Takamatsu, Marugame can be reached by frequently departing JR trains (25-40 minutes, 560 yen one way, covered by the Japan Rail Pass).
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How to travel between Marugame and Osaka
By train
Take the JR Sanyo Shinkansen from Osaka (Shin-Osaka Station) to Okayama Station. From there take the JR Marine Liner rapid train to Sakaide where you can transfer to a local train to Marugame. The entire journey takes around 100 minutes and costs about 7,500 yen. It is fully covered by the Japan Rail Pass if using a Sakura or Hikari train along the Sanyo Shinkansen, but requires a supplement fee if using Nozomi or Mizuho trains.
By bus
Shikoku Highway Bus and JR Shikoku Bus operate multiple highway buses between Osaka (OCAT, Hankyu Umeda Station) and Marugame. The one way trip takes about four hours and costs 4400 yen. A round trip ticket is available for 7900 yen and must be used within ten days.
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How to travel between Marugame and Okayama
By train
Okayama and Marugame are connected by direct JR Nampu and Shiokaze limited express trains. The one way trip takes around 45 minutes and costs 1570 yen by unreserved seat. There are 1-2 departures per hour. Alternatively, take the JR Marine Liner rapid train (1-2 per hour) from Okayama to Sakaide and transfer to a local train to Marugame. The journey takes about one hour and costs 1010 yen. All these trains are covered by the Japan Rail Pass.
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How to travel between Marugame and Takamatsu
By train
Takamatsu and Marugame are connected by frequently departing local, rapid and limited express trains. The one way ride takes 25-40 minutes and costs 560 yen by local or rapid trains, while by limited express train it takes around 20 minutes and costs 1090 yen for an unreserved seat. All these trains are covered by the Japan Rail Pass.
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How to travel between Marugame and Tokyo
By air
The closest airport to Marugame is Takamatsu Airport. JAL and ANA operate multiple flights per day between Tokyo's Haneda Airport and Takamatsu Airport. Travel duration is 80 minutes. The regular one way fare is around 37,000 yen, but discount tickets are usually available for around 14,000 to 28,000 yen. Furthermore, Jetstar Japan is operating flights from Tokyo's Narita Airport at considerably lower fares, starting around 4000 yen one way.
From Takamatsu Airport, take the bus to Takamatsu Station (40 minutes, 780 yen one way), from where frequently departing trains take 25-40 minute to reach Marugame (560 yen one way, covered by the Japan Rail Pass).
By daytime trains
Take the JR Tokaido/Sanyo Shinkansen from Tokyo to Okayama and transfer to a JR Nampu or Shiokaze limited express train to Marugame. The entire journey takes around 4 hours and costs about 18,000 yen one way. The trip is fully covered by the Japan Rail Pass if using Hikari and Sakura trains along the Tokaido/Sanyo Shinkansen, but takes about 30-60 minutes longer than if using a Nozomi train. A supplement fee is required if riding Nozomi and Mizuho trains with the Japan Rail Pass.
By night train
Daily JR Sunrise Seto overnight trains connect Tokyo with Sakaide Station from where you can take a local train one stop to Marugame Station. The entire journey takes about 9.5 hours and requires advance reservations. The night train carries private compartments (from 21,000 yen per person one way) and carpeted "nobi nobi" floor space compartments (from 15,000 yen per person one way).
Japan Rail Pass holders need to pay a supplement starting from 10,000 yen for using a private compartment on board of the Sunrise Seto. The "nobi nobi" compartments, however, are fully covered by the pass.
By bus
Shikoku Highway Bus and Nishitokyo Bus operate overnight buses between Tokyo's Shinjuku Station and Marugame Station. The one way trip takes about eleven hours and costs between 9,400 and 11,500 yen depending on the date of travel. Online reservations can be made through Willer and Japan Bus Online.
