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

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

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  1. Train, ferry

    best
    1. Take the train from Imabari to Kojimatrain train Ltd. Exp Shiokaze 11
    2. Take the ferry from Uno to Kimuraferry ferry Uno – Kimura
    4h 27m

  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
    ¥2,781–6,188

  3. Bus, train, ferry

    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 28m
    ¥5,491–6,041

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  • Distance: 173.9 km
  • Duration: 4h 27m

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

There is no direct connection from Imabari to Naoshima. However, you can take the train to Kojima, take the train to Chayamachi, take the train to Uno, walk to Uno, then take the ferry to Kimura. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kurushima Strait to Kimura via Fukuyama station front, Fukuyama, Okayama, Okayama Sta., Chikkoginza, and Uno in around 4h 28m.

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