Coastal Night train · JR West / JR Central (Sunrise Izumo & Sunrise Seto)

Tokyo to Takamatsu night train

Everything you need to plan the Tokyo–Takamatsu sleeper: operators, cabins, times, prices and rail-pass rules.

Duration

9h 37m

Frequency

Daily

Departure

21:50

Arrival

07:27

Distance

815 km

night

1 night onboard

Check availability

From €63

We link to the operator — we never mark up the fare.

Cabins & typical prices

Couchette From €63

Private Cabin From €110

Why take this train

Splits from the Sunrise Izumo at Okayama for the final run to Takamatsu on Shikoku island
Crosses the Great Seto Bridge over the Seto Inland Sea
Gateway to Naoshima and the Seto Inland Sea 'art islands'
One of only two regularly scheduled sleeper trains left in Japan
Free carpeted Nobinobi Zaseki space is a uniquely low-cost overnight option for Japan

Rail passes & reservations

EurailNo

InterrailNo

Reservation requiredYes

The Japan Rail Pass covers the base fare and the free Nobinobi Zaseki space; private compartments require an additional sleeper supplement even with a valid JR Pass.

Before you use train or station Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi on a train or in a station is a network shared with other passengers. A VPN encrypts the connection between your device and the VPN server, one extra layer when you check email or log in to accounts on the road. NordVPN is one option.

See NordVPN

Frequently asked questions

How long does the Tokyo to Takamatsu night train take?

The journey takes about 9h 37m, travelling overnight so you arrive the next morning.

How much does the Tokyo–Takamatsu sleeper cost?

Fares start from around €63 and rise with demand and cabin type. Booking early gets the lowest prices.

Is the Tokyo to Takamatsu train covered by Eurail or Interrail?

No — this operator does not accept Eurail or Interrail; buy a ticket directly.

What cabin types are available?

You can choose between couchette and private cabin. A berth reservation is required.