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How to get fromImabari to Shōdo Shima (Island)by train, car ferry, or car

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There are 2 ways to get from Imabari to Shōdo Shima (Island) by train, car ferry, or car

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  1. Train, car ferry

    best
    1. Take the train from Imabari to Takamatsu(Kagawa)train train [186913] Ltd. Exp Ishizuchi 14 / ...
    2. Take the car ferry from Takamatsu Ferry Terminal to Shodoshimacarferry car ferry Takamatsu Port
    4h 2m

  2. Drive, car ferry

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Imabari to Unocar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Uno Port to Tonosho Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    3h 15m
    ¥3,675–5,176

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  • Distance: 167.7 km
  • Duration: 4h 2m

What companies run services between Imabari, Japan and Shōdo Shima (Island), Japan?

There is no direct connection from Imabari to Shōdo Shima (Island). However, you can take the train to Takamatsu(Kagawa), walk to Takamatsu Ferry Terminal, then take the car ferry to Shodoshima. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Imabari to Tonosho Ferry Terminal via Uno Port in around 3h 15m.

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