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How to get fromOsaka to Naoshimaby train, ferry, bus, car, or car ferry

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There are 4 ways to get from Osaka to Naoshima by train, ferry, bus, car, or car ferry

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  1. Train, 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 ferry from Uno to Kimuraferry ferry
    4h 1m
    ¥3,240–4,410

  2. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Osaka Station JR Express BT to Okayama Station West Exitbus bus Osaka to Okayama
    2. Take the ferry from Uno to Kimuraferry ferry Uno – Kimura
    5h 36m
    ¥4,116–4,316

  3. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Osaka to Unocar car
    2. Take the carferry from Uno to Naoshimacarferry car ferry Uno – Naoshima
    3h 13m
    ¥3,534–7,276

  4. Train, bus, 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 ferry from Uno to Kimuraferry ferry
    5h 26m

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 198.6 km
  • Duration: 4h 1m

What companies run services between Osaka, Japan and Naoshima, Japan?

There is no direct connection from Osaka to Naoshima. However, you can take the train to Okayama, take the train to Uno, walk to Uno, then take the ferry to Kimura. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Osaka Station JR Express BT to Kimura via Okayama Station West Exit, Okayama Sta., Chikkoginza, and Uno in around 5h 36m.

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