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How to get fromKochi (State) to Shōdoshimaby train, car ferry, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Kochi (State) to Shōdoshima by train, car ferry, bus, or car

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  1. Train, car ferry

    best
    1. Take the train from Gomen to Marugametrain train [187026] Ltd. Exp Nanpu 22 / ...
    2. Take the car ferry from Takamatsu Ferry Terminal to Shodoshimacarferry car ferry Takamatsu Port
    4h 41m

  2. Drive, car ferry

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Nankoku to Takamatsu Ferry Terminalcar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Takamatsu Ferry Terminal to Shodoshimacarferry car ferry Takamatsu Port
    2h 53m
    ¥2,806–4,039

  3. Bus, car ferry

    1. Take the bus from Harimayabashi to Takamatsu Stationbus bus Kuroshio Express
    2. Take the car ferry from Takamatsu Ferry Terminal to Shodoshimacarferry car ferry Takamatsu Port
    5h 34m
    ¥4,900–5,250

  4. Train, car ferry via Kotohira

    1. Take the train from Gomen to Kotohiratrain train
    2. Take the train from Kotoden-Kotohira to Takamatsu-Chikkotrain train
    3. Take the car ferry from Takamatsu Ferry Terminal to Shodoshimacarferry car ferry
    5h 2m

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  • Distance: 182.6 km
  • Duration: 4h 41m

What companies run services between Kochi (State), Japan and Shōdoshima, Japan?

There is no direct connection from Kochi (State) to Shōdoshima. However, you can take the train to Marugame, 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 bus from 後免西町 to Shōdoshima via はりまや橋, Harimayabashi, Takamatsu Station, Takamatsu Ferry Terminal, and Shodoshima in around 5h 34m.

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