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How to get fromOsaka to Nao Shimaby train, car ferry, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Osaka to Nao Shima by train, car ferry, bus, or car

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  1. Train, car ferry

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    1. Take the train from Shin Osaka to Okayamatrain train
    2. Take the train from Okayama to Unotrain train
    3. Take the car ferry from Uno to Naoshimacarferry car ferry
    4h 1m
    ¥3,174–6,644

  2. Bus, car ferry via Okayama Station West Exit

    1. Take the bus from Osaka Station JR Express BT to Okayama Station West Exitbus bus Osaka to Okayama
    2. Take the car ferry from Uno to Naoshimacarferry car ferry Uno – Naoshima
    5h 31m
    ¥4,050–6,550

  3. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Osaka to Unocar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Uno to Naoshimacarferry car ferry Uno – Naoshima
    3h 13m
    ¥3,586–7,357

  4. Train, bus, car ferry

    1. Take the train from Kitashinchi to Nishi-Akashitrain train
    2. Take the train from Nishi Akashi to Okayamatrain train
    3. Take the bus from Okayama Sta. to Chikkoginzabus bus
    4. Take the car ferry from Uno to Naoshimacarferry car ferry
    5h 21m

  5. Bus, car ferry

    1. Take the bus from Ōsaka to Takamatsu Stationbus bus
    2. Take the car ferry from Takamatsu to Miyanouracarferry car ferry Takamatsu – Naoshima
    5h 48m
    ¥4,800–11,000

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 198.2 km
  • Duration: 4h 1m

What companies run services between Osaka, Japan and Nao Shima, Japan?

There is no direct connection from Osaka to Nao Shima. However, you can take the train to Okayama, take the train to Uno, walk to Uno, then take the car ferry to Naoshima. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Osaka Station JR Express BT to Naoshima via Okayama Station West Exit, Okayama Sta., Chikkoginza, and Uno in around 5h 31m.

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