What is the cheapest way to get from Hamamatsu to Shima?

The cheapest way to get from Hamamatsu to Shima is to drive and car ferry which costs ¥3200 - ¥4000 and takes 2h 24m.

What is the fastest way to get from Hamamatsu to Shima?

The fastest way to get from Hamamatsu to Shima is to drive and car ferry which takes 2h 24m and costs ¥3200 - ¥4000.

Is there a direct train between Hamamatsu and Shima?

No, there is no direct train from Hamamatsu to Shima. However, there are services departing from Hamamatsu and arriving at Ugata via Kintetsu-Nagoya. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 36m.

How far is it from Hamamatsu to Shima?

The distance between Hamamatsu and Shima is 245 km.

How do I travel from Hamamatsu to Shima without a car?

The best way to get from Hamamatsu to Shima without a car is to train which takes 3h 36m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Hamamatsu to Shima?

It takes approximately 3h 36m to get from Hamamatsu to Shima, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Hamamatsu to Shima train from?

Hamamatsu to Shima train services, operated by JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company), depart from Hamamatsu station.

Where does the Hamamatsu to Shima train arrive?

Hamamatsu to Shima train services, operated by JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company), arrive at Nagoya station.

Where can I stay near Shima?

There are 278+ hotels available in Shima.

Hamamatsu to Shima - 3 ways to travel via train, car, and car ferry

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There are 3 ways to get from Hamamatsu to Shima by train, car, or car ferry

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Hamamatsu to Nagoyatrain Hikari / ...
2. Take the train from Kintetsu-Nagoya to Ugatatrain Limited Express / ...
3h 36m
Drive, car ferry
cheapest
1. Drive from Hamamatsu to Iragocar
2. Take the carferry from Irago to Tobacarferry
2h 24m
¥3,205–3,934
Train via Toba
1. Take the train from Hamamatsu to Nagoyatrain Hikari / ...
2. Take the train from Nagoya Station to Tobatrain [21542] Mie 3 / ...
4h 4m

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Distance: 245.1 km
Duration: 3h 36m

What companies run services between Hamamatsu, Japan and Shima, Mie-ken, Japan?

You can take a train from Hamamatsu to Ugata via Nagoya and Kintetsu-Nagoya in around 3h 36m.

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