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How to get fromNaoshima to Hikoneby ferry, train, bus, car ferry, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Naoshima to Hikone by ferry, train, bus, car ferry, or car

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  1. Ferry, train

    best
    1. Take the ferry from Kimura to Unoferry ferry
    2. Take the train from Uno to Okayamatrain train
    3. Take the train from Okayama to Shin Osakatrain train
    4. Take the train from Shin Osaka to Maibaratrain train
    4h 40m
    ¥4,945–6,975

  2. Car ferry, drive

    cheapest
    1. Take the carferry from Naoshima to Unocarferry car ferry Uno – Naoshima
    2. Drive from Uno to Hikonecar car
    4h 25m
    ¥4,937–9,654

  3. Ferry, bus, train via Osaka

    1. Take the ferry from Kimura to Unoferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Okayama Station West Exit to Osaka Station JR Express BTbus bus
    3. Take the train from Ōsaka to Kyōtotrain train
    4. Take the train from Kyōto to Minamihikonetrain train
    7h 47m
    ¥5,725–6,665

  4. Ferry, bus, train

    1. Take the ferry from Kimura to Unoferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Chikkoginza to Okayama Sta.bus bus
    3. Take the train from Okayama to Kyototrain train
    4. Take the train from Kyōto to Minamihikonetrain train
    5h 22m

  5. Ferry, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Kimura to Unoferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Okayama to Kyōto Station Karasumaguchibus bus
    3. Take the bus from Kyoto Chuo Entrance to Meishin Tagabus bus
    8h 35m
    ¥7,475–8,215

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 311.7 km
  • Duration: 4h 40m

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

There is no direct connection from Naoshima to Hikone. However, you can take the ferry to Uno, walk to Uno, take the train to Okayama, take the train to Shin Osaka, take the train to Maibara, then take the train to Minamihikone. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Kimura to Minamihikone via Uno, Chikkoginza, Okayama Sta., Okayama Station West Exit, Osaka Station JR Express BT, Ōsaka, and Kyōto in around 7h 47m.

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