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How to get fromNara-ken to Naoshimaby train, bus, ferry, car, or car ferry

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There are 4 ways to get from Nara-ken to Naoshima by train, bus, ferry, car, or car ferry

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  1. Train, bus, ferry

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    1. Take the train from Shin-Omiya to Osaka-Nambatrain train
    2. Take the train from Shin Osaka to Okayamatrain train
    3. Take the bus from Okayama Sta. to Uno Sta.bus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Uno to Honmuraferry ferry
    4h 23m
    ¥3,751–5,079

  2. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Nara-ken Convention Center to Osaka Itami Aiport South Terminalbus bus T
    2. Take the bus from Osaka Station JR Express BT to Okayama Station West Exitbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Uno to Honmuraferry ferry
    8h 40m
    ¥6,386–7,007

  3. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Nara-shi to Unocar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Uno to Naoshimacarferry car ferry Uno – Naoshima
    3h 43m
    ¥4,073–8,059

  4. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Nara to Kyōbashitrain train
    2. Take the train from Kyobashi(Osaka) to Nishi-Akashitrain train
    3. Take the train from Nishi Akashi to Okayamatrain train
    4. Take the ferry from Uno to Honmuraferry ferry
    6h 52m

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 228.3 km
  • Duration: 4h 23m

What companies run services between Nara-ken, Japan and Naoshima, Japan?

There is no direct connection from Nara-ken to Naoshima. However, you can take the train to Osaka-Namba, walk to Namba, take the subway to Shin-Ōsaka Station, walk to Shin Osaka, take the train to Okayama, walk to Okayama Sta., take the bus to Uno Sta., walk to Uno, then take the ferry to Honmura. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Nara-ken Convention Center to Honmura via Osaka Itami Aiport South Terminal, Osaka Itami Airport, Hotel New Hankyu, Osaka Station JR Express BT, Okayama Station West Exit, Okayama Sta., Chikkoginza, and Uno in around 8h 40m.

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