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There are 4 ways to get from Akashi to Itsuku Shima by train, car ferry, bus, or car

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  1. Train, car ferry

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    1. Take the train from Himeji to Hiroshimatrain train
    2. Take the train from Hiroshima to Miyajimaguchitrain train
    3. Take the carferry from Miyajimaguchi to Miyajimacarferry car ferry
    2h 30m
    ¥3,778–5,226

  2. Bus, car ferry

    1. Take the bus from Kosoku Maiko to Takamatsuchuo Inter-Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Takamatsuchuo IC BT to Hiroshima Shinkansenguchibus bus
    3. Take the carferry from Miyajimaguchi to Miyajimacarferry car ferry
    7h 9m
    ¥9,131–11,420

  3. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Akashi to Miyajimaguchicar car
    2. Take the carferry from Miyajimaguchi to Miyajimacarferry car ferry
    4h 30m
    ¥4,742–6,780

  4. Train, car ferry via Mihara

    1. Take the train from Nishi Akashi to Miharatrain train
    2. Take the train from Mihara to Miyajimaguchitrain train
    3. Take the carferry from Miyajimaguchi to Miyajimacarferry car ferry
    3h 52m

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  • Distance: 276.4 km
  • Duration: 2h 30m

What companies run services between Akashi, Japan and Itsuku Shima, Hiroshima, Japan?

There is no direct connection from Akashi to Itsuku Shima. However, you can take the train to Himeji, take the train to Hiroshima, take the train to Miyajimaguchi, walk to Miyajimaguchi, then take the car ferry to Miyajima. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kosoku Maiko to Miyajima via Takamatsuchuo IC BT, Hiroshima Shinkansenguchi, Hiroshima, Miyajimaguchi, and Miyajimaguchi in around 7h 9m.

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