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How to get fromHiroshima to Shōdoshimaby train, car ferry, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Hiroshima to Shōdoshima by train, car ferry, bus, or car

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  1. Train, car ferry

    best
    1. Take the train from Hiroshima to Okayamatrain train
    2. Take the train from Okayama to Takamatsu(Kagawa)train train
    3. Take the car ferry from Takamatsu Ferry Terminal to Shodoshimacarferry car ferry
    4h 14m
    ¥4,342–6,022

  2. Drive, car ferry

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Hiroshima to Takamatsu Ferry Terminalcar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Takamatsu Ferry Terminal to Shodoshimacarferry car ferry Takamatsu Port
    4h 9m
    ¥3,939–5,676

  3. Bus, car ferry

    1. Take the bus from Hiroshima Shinkansenguchi to Kenchodoribus bus Setouchi Express
    2. Take the car ferry from Takamatsu Ferry Terminal to Shodoshimacarferry car ferry Takamatsu Port
    6h 4m
    ¥5,210–5,610

  4. Train, car ferry via Onomichi

    1. Take the train from Yokogawa to Itozakitrain train
    2. Take the train from Itozaki to Okayamatrain train
    3. Take the train from Okayama to Takamatsu(Kagawa)train train
    4. Take the car ferry from Takamatsu Ferry Terminal to Shodoshimacarferry car ferry
    6h 59m
    ¥4,661–6,561

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 245.4 km
  • Duration: 4h 14m

What companies run services between Hiroshima, Japan and Shōdoshima, Japan?

There is no direct connection from Hiroshima to Shōdoshima. However, you can take the train to Okayama, take the train to Takamatsu(Kagawa), walk to Takamatsu Ferry Terminal, take the car ferry to Shodoshima, then take the taxi to Shōdoshima. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Hiroshima Shinkansenguchi to Shōdoshima via Kencho-dori Chuo Koen-mae, Takamatsu Sta., Takamatsu Ferry Terminal, and Shodoshima in around 6h 4m.

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