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How to get fromOsaka to Chikubu-shimaby train or ferry

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There are 3 ways to get from Osaka to Chikubu-shima by train or ferry

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  1. Train, ferry

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    1. Take the train from Shin-Ōsaka Station to Omi-Imazutrain train Thunderbird
    2. Take the ferry from Imazu port to Chikubu Islandferry ferry
    2h 22m

  2. Train, ferry via Kyoto

    1. Take the train from Yodoyabashi to Sanjotrain train
    2. Take the train from Yamashina to Omiimazutrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Imazu port to Chikubu Islandferry ferry
    3h 58m

  3. Train, ferry via Kyoto #2

    1. Take the train from Kyōto to Nagahamatrain train A: Special Rapid Service
    2. Take the ferry from Nagahama port to Chikubu Islandferry ferry
    4h 44m

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  • Distance: 108.6 km
  • Duration: 2h 22m

What companies run services between Osaka, Japan and Chikubu-shima, Japan?

There is no direct connection from Osaka to Chikubu-shima. However, you can take the train to Omi-Imazu, walk to Imazu port, then take the ferry to Chikubu Island. Alternatively, you can take a train from Yodoyabashi to Chikubu Island via Sanjo, Sanjokeihan, Yamashina, Yamashina, Omiimazu, and Imazu port in around 3h 58m.

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