What is the cheapest way to get from Awaji Island to Naoshima?

The cheapest way to get from Awaji Island to Naoshima is to drive and car ferry which costs ¥2700 - ¥6500 and takes 2h 44m.

What is the fastest way to get from Awaji Island to Naoshima?

The fastest way to get from Awaji Island to Naoshima is to bus and ferry which takes 2h 37m and costs ¥7400 - ¥7900.

How far is it from Awaji Island to Naoshima?

The distance between Awaji Island and Naoshima is 182 km.

How do I travel from Awaji Island to Naoshima without a car?

The best way to get from Awaji Island to Naoshima without a car is to bus and ferry which takes 2h 37m and costs ¥7400 - ¥7900.

How long does it take to get from Awaji Island to Naoshima?

It takes approximately 2h 37m to get from Awaji Island to Naoshima, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Naoshima?

There are 862+ hotels available in Naoshima.

Awaji Island to Naoshima - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, ferry, and car

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

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Bus, ferry
best
1. Take the bus from Kosoku Awaji Shichi to Takamatsu Stationbus
2. Take the ferry from Takamatsu to Miyanouraferry Takamatsu – Naoshima
2h 37m
¥7,415–7,815
Drive, car ferry
cheapest
1. Drive from Minamiawaji to Unocar
2. Take the carferry from Uno to Naoshimacarferry Uno – Naoshima
2h 44m
¥2,791–6,203
Bus, train, ferry
1. Take the bus from Kosoku Awaji Shichi to Takamatsu Stationbus
2. Take the train from Takamatsu(Kagawa) to Chayamachitrain
3. Take the ferry from Uno to Kimuraferry
4h 7m
¥6,176–6,696

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Distance: 181.7 km
Duration: 2h 37m

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 bus from Kosoku Awaji Shichi to Kimura via Takamatsu Station, Takamatsu(Kagawa), Chayamachi, Uno, and Uno in around 4h 7m.

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