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How to get fromAwaji Island to Naoshimaby bus, ferry, car, car ferry, or train

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There are 3 ways to get from Awaji Island to Naoshima by bus, ferry, car, car ferry, or train

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  1. Bus, ferry

    best
    1. Take the bus from Kosoku Awaji Shichi to Takamatsu Stationbus bus
    2. Take the ferry from Takamatsu to Miyanouraferry ferry Takamatsu – Naoshima
    3h 34m
    ¥6,215–6,365

  2. Drive, car ferry

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Minamiawaji to Unocar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Uno to Naoshimacarferry car ferry Uno – Naoshima
    2h 44m
    ¥2,869–6,320

  3. Bus, train, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Kosoku Awaji Shichi to Takamatsu Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Takamatsu(Kagawa) to Chayamachitrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Uno to Honmuraferry ferry
    5h 9m
    ¥6,110–6,630

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  • Distance: 181.8 km
  • Duration: 3h 34m

What companies run services between Awaji Island, Hyōgo, Japan and Naoshima, Japan?

There is no direct connection from Awaji Island to Naoshima. However, you can take the bus to Takamatsu Station, walk to Takamatsu, take the ferry to Miyanoura, then take the taxi to Naoshima. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Minamiawaji to Naoshima via Uno and Naoshima in around 2h 44m.

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