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How to get fromOsaka to Shiraishi Jimaby train, ferry, or bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Osaka to Shiraishi Jima by train, ferry, or bus

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  1. Train, ferry

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    1. Take the train from Shin Osaka to Fukuyamatrain train Sakura / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Kasaoka to Shiraishijimaferry ferry
    3h 27m
    ¥4,250–5,895

  2. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Ōsaka to Sogo-Oroshiurichibabus bus
    2. Take the ferry from Kasaoka to Shiraishijimaferry ferry
    5h 54m
    ¥4,800–5,100

  3. Train, ferry via Akashi

    1. Take the train from Kitashinchi to Nishi-Akashitrain train
    2. Take the train from Nishi Akashi to Okayamatrain train
    3. Take the train from Okayama to Kasaokatrain train
    4. Take the ferry from Kasaoka to Shiraishijimaferry ferry
    5h 49m

  4. Bus, train, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Osaka Station JR Express BT to Okayama Station West Exitbus bus
    2. Take the train from Okayama to Kasaokatrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Kasaoka to Shiraishijimaferry ferry
    5h 59m
    ¥4,850–5,450

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Osaka to Shiraishi Jima.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 246.9 km
  • Duration: 3h 27m

What companies run services between Osaka, Japan and Shiraishi Jima, Japan?

There is no direct connection from Osaka to Shiraishi Jima. However, you can take the train to Fukuyama, take the train to Kasaoka, walk to Kasaoka, then take the ferry to Shiraishijima. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ōsaka to Shiraishijima via Sogo-Oroshiurichiba and Kasaoka in around 5h 54m.

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