There are 6 ways to get from Naoshima to Kansai region by ferry, 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.
Ferry, train via Osaka
best- Take the ferry from Honmura to Unoferry
- Take the train from Uno to Okayamatrain
- Take the train from Okayama to Shin Osakatrain
- Take the train from Osaka to Tanikawatrain
7h 22m¥4,630–6,620Car ferry, drive
cheapest- Take the car ferry from Naoshima to Unocarferry Uno – Naoshima
- Drive from Uno to Kansai regioncar
2h 45m¥2,638–6,156Ferry, bus
- Take the ferry from Honmura to Unoferry
- Take the bus from Okayama Tenmaya Bus Center to Tsuyama Stationbus
- Take the bus from Tsuyama Station to Takinoyashiro ICbus
9h 17mFerry, train
- Take the ferry from Honmura to Unoferry
- Take the train from Uno to Okayamatrain
- Take the train from Okayama to Nishi Akashitrain
- Take the train from Kakogawa to Nishiwakishitrain
7h 59mFerry, bus, train
- Take the ferry from Honmura to Unoferry
- Take the bus from Uno Sta. to Okayama Sta.bus
- Take the train from Okayama to Harima-Katsuharatrain
- Take the train from Kakogawa to Nishiwakishitrain
8h 7m¥2,940–4,120Ferry, bus, train via Osaka
- Take the ferry from Honmura to Unoferry
- Take the bus from Okayama Station West Exit to Osaka Station JR Express BTbus
- Take the train from Osaka to Tanikawatrain
9h 34m¥5,540–6,470
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Naoshima to Kansai region is to ferry and bus and train which costs ¥2900 - ¥4200 and takes 8h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Naoshima to Kansai region is to car ferry and drive which takes 2h 45m and costs ¥2600 - ¥6500.
The distance between Naoshima and Kansai region is 294 km.
The best way to get from Naoshima to Kansai region without a car is to ferry and train via Osaka which takes 7h 22m and costs ¥4600 - ¥7000.
It takes approximately 7h 22m to get from Naoshima to Kansai region, including transfers.
There are 49+ hotels available in Kansai region.
What companies run services between Naoshima, Japan and Kansai region, Japan?
There is no direct connection from Naoshima to Kansai region. However, you can take the ferry to Uno, walk to Uno, take the train to Okayama, take the train to Shin Osaka, walk to Shin-Ōsaka Station, take the train to Osaka, take the train to Tanikawa, then take the train to Nihonhesokoen. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Honmura to Nihonhesokoen via Uno, Uno Sta., Okayama Tenmaya Bus Center, Tsuyama Station, Takinoyashiro IC, Takino, and Nishiwakishi in around 9h 17m.
- Phone
- 0570-00-2486
- Website
- jr-odekake.net
Train from Uno to Okayama
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥500–750
- Schedules at
- jr-odekake.net
Train from Okayama to Shin Osaka
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥2,300–3,300
- Schedules at
- westjr.co.jp
Train from Osaka to Tanikawa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥1,200–1,800
- Schedules at
- jr-odekake.net
Train from Uno to Okayama
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥500–750
- Schedules at
- jr-odekake.net
Train from Kakogawa to Nishiwakishi
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥500–700
- Schedules at
- jr-odekake.net
Train from Okayama to Harima-Katsuhara
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥1,200–1,700
- Schedules at
- jr-odekake.net
Train from Kakogawa to Nishiwakishi
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥500–700
- Schedules at
- jr-odekake.net
Train from Osaka to Tanikawa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥1,200–1,800
- Schedules at
- jr-odekake.net
- Phone
- 050-3772-3910
- Website
- jr-central.co.jp
Train from Okayama to Shin Osaka
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://global.jr-central.co.jp/en/
- Schedules at
- https://www.westjr.co.jp/global/en/
Train from Okayama to Nishi Akashi
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Website
- https://global.jr-central.co.jp/en/
- Schedules at
- https://www.westjr.co.jp/global/en/
- Phone
- 0570-08-5050
- Website
- ryobi-holdings.jp
Bus from Okayama Tenmaya Bus Center to Tsuyama Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ¥800
- Schedules at
- ryobi-holdings.jp
Bus from Uno Sta. to Okayama Sta.
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥410–650
- Website
- https://www.ryobi-holdings.jp/bus/
- Phone
- 0570-00-2424
- Website
- nishinihonjrbus.co.jp
Bus from Tsuyama Station to Takinoyashiro IC
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Schedules at
- timetable.nishinihonjrbus.co.jp
- Phone
- 0570-010-666
- Website
- chugoku-jrbus.co.jp
Bus from Okayama Station West Exit to Osaka Station JR Express BT
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥3,400
- Schedules at
- chugoku-jrbus.co.jp.e.aec.hp.transer.com
- Book at
- kousokubus.net
- Phone
- 087-892-3104
- Website
- shikokukisen.com
Ferry from Honmura to Uno
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥300
- Schedules at
- shikokukisen.com
Ferry from Honmura to Uno
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥300
- Schedules at
- shikokukisen.com
Car ferry from Naoshima to Uno
- 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
Ferry from Honmura to Uno
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥300
- Schedules at
- shikokukisen.com
Ferry from Honmura to Uno
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥300
- Schedules at
- shikokukisen.com
Ferry from Honmura to Uno
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥300
- Schedules at
- shikokukisen.com
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