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

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There are 3 ways to get from Imabari to Shōdo Shima (Island) by train, car ferry, bus, 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 carferry from Takamatsu Ferry Terminal to Shodoshimacarferry car ferry Takamatsu Port
    4h 2m

  2. Drive, car ferry

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Imabari to Uno Portcar car
    2. Take the carferry from Uno Port to Tonosho Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    3h 15m
    ¥3,646–5,133

  3. Train, bus, car ferry

    1. Take the train from Imabari to Iyo-Mishimatrain train
    2. Take the bus from 伊予三島駅バス停 to 高松空港bus bus
    3. Take the bus from Takamatsu Airport to JR Hotel Clement Takamatsubus bus
    4. Take the carferry from Takamatsu Ferry Terminal to Shodoshimacarferry car ferry
    6h 5m

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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 train from Imabari to Shodoshima via Iyo-Mishima, 伊予三島駅バス停, Takamatsu Airport, JR Hotel Clement Takamatsu, and Takamatsu Ferry Terminal in around 6h 5m.

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