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How to get fromOsaka to Shōdo Shima (Island)by train, car ferry, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Osaka to Shōdo Shima (Island) by train, car ferry, bus, or car

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  1. Train, car ferry via Okayama

    best
    1. Take the train from Shin Osaka to Okayamatrain train
    2. Take the train from Okayama to Takamatsu(Kagawa)train train
    3. Take the carferry from Takamatsu Ferry Terminal to Shodoshimacarferry car ferry
    4h 36m
    ¥4,175–5,866

  2. Train, car ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Kitashinchi to Sannomiya(Jr)train train [26849] JR Gakkentoshi Line Local / ...
    2. Take the carferry from Kobe to Shodoshimacarferry car ferry
    5h 22m
    ¥2,812–4,524

  3. Bus, car ferry

    1. Take the bus from Ōsaka to Takamatsu Stationbus bus
    2. Take the carferry from Takamatsu Ferry Terminal to Shodoshimacarferry car ferry Takamatsu Port
    4h 36m
    ¥4,990–5,150

  4. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Osaka to Uno Portcar car
    2. Take the carferry from Uno Port to Tonosho Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    3h 48m
    ¥4,332–6,124

  5. Bus, car ferry via Okayama

    1. Take the bus from Osaka Station JR Express BT to Okayama Station West Exitbus bus Osaka to Okayama
    2. Take the carferry from Okayama to Shodoshimacarferry car ferry Shin-Okayama Port
    6h 29m
    ¥4,830–13,050

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 253.9 km
  • Duration: 4h 36m

What companies run services between Osaka, Japan and Shōdo Shima (Island), Japan?

There is no direct connection from Osaka to Shōdo Shima (Island). However, you can take the subway to Nishinakajima-Minamigata, walk to Shin Osaka, take the train to Okayama, take the train to Takamatsu(Kagawa), walk to Takamatsu Ferry Terminal, then take the car ferry to Shodoshima. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ōsaka to Shodoshima via Takamatsu Station and Takamatsu Ferry Terminal in around 4h 36m.

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