Osaka to Matsuyama by train
Matsuyama lies 269 km (167 mi) west of Osaka, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 1 h 28 min at the speeds typical of Japan rail, over roughly 328 km (204 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Osaka | Matsuyama | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Japan | Japan |
| Population | 2.8 million | 511,192 |
| Elevation | 4 m (13 ft) | 28 m (92 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+9 (Asia/Tokyo) | UTC+9 (Asia/Tokyo) |
| Stations on record | Kyōbashi Station, Ōsaka Abenobashi Station, Ōsaka Namba Station | Mitsuhama Station, Iyo-Hōjō Station, Iyo-Wake Station |
| Postal codes | 017-0292–981-1596 | 027-0037–999-3146 |
Where to book trains from Osaka to Matsuyama
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Staying in Matsuyama
Our booking partner lists 100 places to stay in Matsuyama. Of the 91 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (57), and 3 are five-star. Across 58 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.3 out of 10. Guests have left 45,243 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Matsuyama from Osaka?
269 km (167 mi) in a straight line, west of Osaka; by road roughly 328 km (204 mi).
How long does it take to get from Osaka to Matsuyama by train?
About 1 h 28 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Osaka and Matsuyama?
No, both are on Asia/Tokyo at the moment.
Where can I stay in Matsuyama?
Our booking partner lists 100 places to stay in Matsuyama, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.