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How to get fromImabari to Naoshimaby bus, train, ferry, car, or car ferry

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

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  1. Bus, train, ferry

    best
    1. Take the bus from Kurushima Strait to Fukuyama station frontbus bus
    2. Take the train from Fukuyama to Okayamatrain train
    3. Take the bus from Okayama Sta. to Chikkoginzabus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Uno to Kimuraferry ferry
    4h 29m
    ¥5,491–6,041

  2. Drive, car ferry

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Imabari to Unocar car
    2. Take the carferry from Uno to Naoshimacarferry car ferry Uno – Naoshima
    2h 40m
    ¥2,757–6,154

  3. Train, bus, ferry

    1. Take the train from Imabari to Okayamatrain train
    2. Take the bus from Okayama Sta. to Chikkoginzabus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Uno to Kimuraferry ferry
    4h 37m

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 164.3 km
  • Duration: 4h 29m

What companies run services between Imabari, Japan and Naoshima, Japan?

There is no direct connection from Imabari to Naoshima. However, you can take the bus to Fukuyama station front, walk to Fukuyama, take the train to Okayama, walk to Okayama Sta., take the bus to Chikkoginza, walk to Uno, then take the ferry to Kimura. Alternatively, you can take a train from Imabari to Kimura via Okayama, Okayama Sta., Chikkoginza, and Uno in around 4h 37m.

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