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How to get fromImabari to Shōdoshimaby train, car ferry, or car

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There are 2 ways to get from Imabari to Shōdoshima 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 14m

  2. Drive, car ferry

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Imabari to Takamatsu Ferry Terminalcar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Takamatsu Ferry Terminal to Shodoshimacarferry car ferry Takamatsu Port
    2h 58m
    ¥3,079–4,434

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  • Distance: 176.9 km
  • Duration: 4h 14m

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

There is no direct connection from Imabari to Shōdoshima. However, you can 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 vehicle from Imabari to Shōdoshima via Takamatsu Ferry Terminal and Shodoshima in around 2h 58m.

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