There are 3 ways to get from Matsue to Naoshima by train, bus, ferry, car, or car ferry
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Train, bus, ferry
best- Take the train from Matsue to Okayamatrain
- Take the bus from Okayama Sta. to Chikkoginzabus
- Take the ferry from Uno to Kimuraferry
5h 9m¥3,471–4,738Drive, car ferry
cheapest- Drive from Matsue to Unocar
- Take the carferry from Uno to Naoshimacarferry Uno – Naoshima
3h 33m¥3,101–6,653Bus, ferry
- Take the bus from Matsue Sta. to Okayama Sta. Nishiguchibus 出雲線
- Take the ferry from Uno to Kimuraferry Uno – Kimura
5h 39m¥3,289–4,445
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Matsue to Naoshima is to bus and ferry which costs ¥3200 - ¥4500 and takes 5h 39m.
The fastest way to get from Matsue to Naoshima is to drive and car ferry which takes 3h 33m and costs ¥3100 - ¥7000.
The distance between Matsue and Naoshima is 215 km.
The best way to get from Matsue to Naoshima without a car is to train and bus and ferry which takes 5h 9m and costs ¥3400 - ¥4800.
It takes approximately 5h 9m to get from Matsue to Naoshima, including transfers.
There are 915+ hotels available in Naoshima.
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 39m.
- Phone
- 0570-00-2486
- Website
- JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)
Train from Matsue to Okayama
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 41m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥2,700–3,900
- Schedules at
- JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)
- Phone
- 086-230-2130
- Website
- Ryobi Bus
Bus from Okayama Sta. to Chikkoginza
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥350–550
- Website
- Ryobi Bus
- Phone
- (086)222-6601
- Website
- Chutetsu Bus
Bus from Matsue Sta. to Okayama Sta. Nishiguchi
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 11m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥2,500–3,600
- Schedules at
- Chutetsu Bus
- Phone
- 087-892-3104
- Website
- shikokukisen.com
Ferry from Uno to Kimura
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥366
- Schedules at
- shikokukisen.com
Ferry from Uno to Kimura
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥366
- Schedules at
- shikokukisen.com
Car ferry from Uno to Naoshima
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥300–2,600
- Schedules at
- shikokukisen.com
- Passenger
- ¥300
- Bicycle (A passenger fare is required)
- ¥310
- Motorcycle (A passenger fare is required)Bicycle (A passenger fare is required)
- ¥600–1,000
- Car less than 6m length (inc. driver's fare)
- ¥1,500–2,600
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