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How to get fromKyoto (State) to Naoshimaby train, bus, ferry, car, or car ferry

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

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  1. Train, bus, ferry

    best
    1. Take the train from Kyoto to Okayamatrain train
    2. Take the bus from Okayama Sta. to Chikkoginzabus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Uno to Kimuraferry ferry
    4h 51m

  2. Drive, car ferry

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Kyoto to Unocar car
    2. Take the carferry from Uno to Naoshimacarferry car ferry Uno – Naoshima
    3h 35m
    ¥3,990–7,934

  3. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi to Okayamabus bus Kyoto
    2. Take the ferry from Uno to Kimuraferry ferry Uno – Kimura
    7h
    ¥4,846–5,546

  4. Train, bus, ferry via Osaka

    1. Take the train from Karasuma to Ōsakatrain train
    2. Take the bus from Osaka Station JR Express BT to Okayama Station West Exitbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Uno to Kimuraferry ferry
    7h 27m
    ¥4,756–5,100

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  • Distance: 231.6 km
  • Duration: 4h 51m

What companies run services between Kyoto (State), Japan and Naoshima, Japan?

There is no direct connection from Kyoto (State) to Naoshima. However, you can take the subway to Kyoto, walk to Kyoto, take the train to Okayama, walk to Okayama Sta., take the bus to Chikkoginza, walk to Uno, then take the ferry to Kimura. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kawaramachi-Marutamachi to Kimura via Kyoto Station, Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi, Okayama, Okayama Sta., Chikkoginza, and Uno in around 7h.

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