Rome2Rio

How to get fromNaoshima to Kyoto (State)by ferry, bus, train, car ferry, or car

Find Transport to Kyoto (State)

See all options

There are 4 ways to get from Naoshima to Kyoto (State) by ferry, bus, train, 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. Ferry, bus, train

    best
    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
    4h 13m

  2. Car ferry, drive

    cheapest
    1. Take the carferry from Naoshima to Unocarferry car ferry Uno – Naoshima
    2. Drive from Uno to Kyotocar car
    3h 34m
    ¥3,937–8,154

  3. Ferry, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Kimura to Unoferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Chikkoginza to Okayama Sta.bus bus
    3. Take the bus from Okayama to Kyōto Station Karasumaguchibus bus
    6h 27m
    ¥4,905–5,675

  4. Ferry, bus, train via Osaka

    1. Take the ferry from Kimura to Unoferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Chikkoginza to Okayama Sta.bus bus
    3. Take the bus from Okayama Station West Exit to Osaka Station JR Express BTbus bus
    4. Take the train from Ōsaka to Karasumatrain train
    7h 5m
    ¥4,815–5,205

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Naoshima to Kyoto (State).ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 235.5 km
  • Duration: 4h 13m

What companies run services between Naoshima, Japan and Kyoto (State), Japan?

There is no direct connection from Naoshima to Kyoto (State). However, you can take the ferry to Uno, walk to Chikkoginza, take the bus to Okayama Sta., walk to Okayama, take the train to Kyoto, walk to Kyoto, then take the subway to Marutamachi. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Kimura to Marutamachi via Uno, Chikkoginza, Okayama Sta., Okayama, Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi, and Kyoto in around 6h 27m.

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