What is the cheapest way to get from Shōdo Shima (Island) to Kobe?

The cheapest way to get from Shōdo Shima (Island) to Kobe is to car ferry which costs ¥1900 - ¥3500 and takes 3h 20m.

What is the fastest way to get from Shōdo Shima (Island) to Kobe?

The fastest way to get from Shōdo Shima (Island) to Kobe is to car ferry and train which takes 3h 16m and costs ¥3600 - ¥5500.

Is there a direct ferry between Shōdo Shima (Island) and Kobe?

Yes, there is a direct ferry departing from Shodoshima and arriving at Kobe. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 20m.

How far is it from Shōdo Shima (Island) to Kobe?

The distance between Shōdo Shima (Island) and Kobe is 223 km.

How do I travel from Shōdo Shima (Island) to Kobe without a car?

The best way to get from Shōdo Shima (Island) to Kobe without a car is to car ferry and train which takes 3h 16m and costs ¥3600 - ¥5500.

How long does it take to get from Shōdo Shima (Island) to Kobe?

It takes approximately 3h 16m to get from Shōdo Shima (Island) to Kobe, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Kobe?

There are 328+ hotels available in Kobe.

Shōdo Shima (Island) to Kobe - 4 ways to travel via train, car ferry, and bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Shōdo Shima (Island) to Kobe by car ferry, train, bus, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Car ferry, train
best
1. Take the car ferry from Shodoshima to Takamatsu Ferry Terminalcarferry
2. Take the train from Takamatsu(Kagawa) to Okayamatrain
3. Take the train from Okayama to Shin Kobetrain
3h 16m
¥3,628–5,095
Car ferry
cheapest
1. Take the car ferry from Shodoshima to Kobecarferry
3h 20m
¥1,900–3,500
Car ferry, bus
1. Take the car ferry from Shodoshima to Takamatsu Ferry Terminalcarferry Takamatsu Port
2. Take the bus from Takamatsu Station to Sannomiya BTbus Takamatsu Express Kobe
4h 27m
¥5,028–5,195
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the car ferry from Tonosho Ferry Terminal to Uno Portcarferry
2. Drive from Uno to Kobecar
3h 39m
¥3,860–5,498

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Distance: 222.7 km
Duration: 3h 16m

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

Jumbo Ferry operates a car ferry from Shodoshima to Kobe 3 times a day. Tickets cost ¥1,900–3,500 and the journey takes 3h 20m.

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