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How to get fromKobe to Itsuku Shimaby train, car ferry, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Kobe to Itsuku Shima by train, car ferry, or car

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  1. Train, car ferry

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    1. Take the train from Shin Kobe to Hiroshimatrain train
    2. Take the train from Hiroshima to Miyajimaguchitrain train
    3. Take the car ferry from Miyajimaguchi to Miyajimacarferry car ferry
    2h 13m
    ¥4,570–6,325

  2. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Kobe to Miyajimaguchicar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Miyajimaguchi to Miyajimacarferry car ferry
    4h 38m
    ¥5,762–8,259

  3. Train, car ferry via Mihara

    1. Take the train from Shin Kobe to Miharatrain train
    2. Take the train from Mihara to Miyajimaguchitrain train
    3. Take the car ferry from Miyajimaguchi to Miyajimacarferry car ferry
    4h 29m

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  • Distance: 298.4 km
  • Duration: 2h 13m

What companies run services between Kobe, Japan and Itsuku Shima, Hiroshima, Japan?

There is no direct connection from Kobe to Itsuku Shima. However, you can take the train to Hiroshima, take the train to Miyajimaguchi, walk to Miyajimaguchi, then take the car ferry to Miyajima. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Kobe to Itsuku Shima via Miyajimaguchi and Miyajima in around 4h 38m.

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