Rome2Rio

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

Find Transport to Shōdo Shima (Island)

See all options

There are 6 ways to get from Kyoto to Shōdo Shima (Island) by train, bus, car ferry, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Train, bus, car ferry

    best
    1. Take the train from Shin Osaka to Okayamatrain train
    2. Take the bus from Okayama Sta. to Shin-Okayama Portbus bus
    3. Take the car ferry from Okayama to Shodoshimacarferry car ferry
    4h 26m
    ¥4,349–13,809

  2. Car ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the car ferry from Kobe to Shodoshimacarferry car ferry
    5h 45m
    ¥3,279–5,409

  3. Train, car ferry via Osaka

    1. Take the train from Shin Osaka to Okayamatrain train
    2. Take the train from Okayama to Takamatsu(Kagawa)train train
    3. Take the car ferry from Takamatsu Ferry Terminal to Shodoshimacarferry car ferry
    4h 46m
    ¥4,619–6,559

  4. Bus, car ferry

    1. Take the bus from Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi to Takamatsu Stationbus bus Takamatsu Express Kyoto
    2. Take the car ferry from Takamatsu Ferry Terminal to Shodoshimacarferry car ferry Takamatsu Port
    5h 48m
    ¥5,550–5,750

  5. Train, car ferry

    1. Take the train from Kyoto to Okayamatrain train Hikari / ...
    2. Take the car ferry from Okayama to Shodoshimacarferry car ferry Shin-Okayama Port
    5h 27m

  6. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Kyoto to Unocar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Uno Port to Tonosho Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    4h 10m
    ¥4,985–7,068

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Kyoto to Shōdo Shima (Island).ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 234.5 km
  • Duration: 4h 26m

What companies run services between Kyoto, Japan and Shōdo Shima (Island), Japan?

Jumbo Ferry operates a car ferry from Kobe to Shodoshima 3 times a day. Tickets cost ¥1,900–3,500 and the journey takes 3h 20m.

Train operators
Bus operators
Ferry operators

Want to know more about travelling around Japan

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides