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How to get fromOkayama to Shōdoshimaby bus, car ferry, train, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Okayama to Shōdoshima by bus, car ferry, train, or car

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  1. Bus, car ferry

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    1. Take the bus from Aminohama-naka to Shin-Okayama Portbus bus 新岡山港線
    2. Take the car ferry from Okayama to Shodoshimacarferry car ferry Shin-Okayama Port
    2h 19m
    ¥1,786–10,070

  2. Train, car ferry

    1. Take the train from Okayama to Takamatsu(Kagawa)train train [31514] Marine-Liner 21 / ...
    2. Take the car ferry from Takamatsu Ferry Terminal to Shodoshimacarferry car ferry Takamatsu Port
    3h 14m
    ¥2,273–3,035

  3. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Okayama to Takamatsu Ferry Terminalcar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Takamatsu Ferry Terminal to Shodoshimacarferry car ferry Takamatsu Port
    2h 27m
    ¥1,864–2,679

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Okayama to Shōdoshima.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 45.6 km
  • Duration: 2h 19m

What companies run services between Okayama, Japan and Shōdoshima, Japan?

There is no direct connection from Okayama to Shōdoshima. However, you can take the bus to Shin-Okayama Port, walk to Okayama, take the car ferry to Shodoshima, then take the taxi to Shōdoshima. Alternatively, you can take a train from Okayama to Shōdoshima via Takamatsu(Kagawa), Takamatsu Ferry Terminal, and Shodoshima in around 3h 14m.

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