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

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

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  1. Drive, car ferry

    best
    1. Drive from Osaka to Himeji Portcar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Himeji Port to Fukuda Portcarferry car ferry
    3h 18m
    ¥3,519–4,407

  2. Train, car ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Kitashinchi to Sannomiya(Jr)train train [26849] JR Gakkentoshi Line Local / ...
    2. Take the car ferry from Kobe to Shodoshimacarferry car ferry
    5h 35m
    ¥3,312–5,374

  3. Train, car ferry via Okayama

    1. Take the train from Shin Osaka to Okayamatrain train
    2. Take the train from Okayama to Takamatsu(Kagawa)train train
    3. Take the car ferry from Takamatsu Ferry Terminal to Shodoshimacarferry car ferry
    4h 49m
    ¥4,685–6,566

  4. Bus, car ferry

    1. Take the bus from Ōsaka to Takamatsu Stationbus bus
    2. Take the car ferry from Takamatsu Ferry Terminal to Shodoshimacarferry car ferry Takamatsu Port
    6h 11m
    ¥5,500–5,850

  5. Bus, car ferry via Tokushima

    1. Take the bus from Ōsaka to Matsushigebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Matsushige to Takamatsu Stationbus bus
    3. Take the car ferry from Takamatsu Ferry Terminal to Shodoshimacarferry car ferry
    6h 36m
    ¥6,950–7,300

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 156 km
  • Duration: 3h 18m

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

There is no direct connection from Osaka to Shōdoshima. However, you can drive to Himeji Port, take the car ferry to Fukuda Port, then drive to Shōdoshima. Alternatively, you can take a subway from Shin-Ōsaka Station to Shōdoshima via Nishinakajima-Minamigata, Shin Osaka, Okayama, Takamatsu(Kagawa), Takamatsu Ferry Terminal, and Shodoshima in around 4h 49m.

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