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How to get fromAwaji Island to Shōdoshimaby bus, car ferry, or car

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

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  1. Bus, car ferry

    best
    1. Take the bus from Kosoku Awaji Shichi to Takamatsu Stationbus bus
    2. Take the carferry from Takamatsu Ferry Terminal to Shodoshimacarferry car ferry Takamatsu Port
    3h 16m
    ¥10,490–12,150

  2. Drive, car ferry

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Minamiawaji to Takamatsu Ferry Terminalcar car
    2. Take the carferry from Takamatsu Ferry Terminal to Shodoshimacarferry car ferry Takamatsu Port
    2h 40m
    ¥2,125–3,024

  3. Bus, car ferry via Matsushige

    1. Take the bus from Seidanshichi to Matsushigebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Matsushige to Takamatsu Stationbus bus
    3. Take the carferry from Takamatsu Ferry Terminal to Shodoshimacarferry car ferry
    4h 45m
    ¥9,464–11,124

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 197.6 km
  • Duration: 3h 16m

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

There is no direct connection from Awaji Island to Shōdoshima. However, you can take the bus to Takamatsu Station, walk to Takamatsu Ferry Terminal, take the car ferry to Shodoshima, then take the taxi to Shōdoshima. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Seidanshichi to Shōdoshima via Matsushige, Takamatsu Station, Takamatsu Ferry Terminal, and Shodoshima in around 4h 45m.

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