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How to get fromMatsue to Naoshimaby train, bus, ferry, car, or car ferry

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There are 3 ways to get from Matsue to Naoshima by train, bus, ferry, car, or car ferry

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  1. Train, bus, ferry

    best
    1. Take the train from Matsue to Okayamatrain train
    2. Take the bus from Okayama Sta. to Chikkoginzabus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Uno to Kimuraferry ferry
    5h 7m
    ¥3,471–4,738

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Matsue Sta. to Okayama Sta. Nishiguchibus bus 出雲線
    2. Take the ferry from Uno to Kimuraferry ferry Uno – Kimura
    5h 37m
    ¥3,290–4,447

  3. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Matsue to Unocar car
    2. Take the carferry from Uno to Naoshimacarferry car ferry Uno – Naoshima
    3h 33m
    ¥3,374–7,045

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 214.7 km
  • Duration: 5h 7m

What companies run services between Matsue, Japan and Naoshima, Japan?

There is no direct connection from Matsue to Naoshima. However, you can 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 Matsue Sta. to Kimura via Okayama Sta. Nishiguchi, Okayama Sta., Chikkoginza, and Uno in around 5h 37m.

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