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How to get fromShōdoshima to Awaji Islandby car ferry, bus, train, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Shōdoshima to Awaji Island by car ferry, bus, train, or car

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  1. Car ferry, bus

    best
    1. Take the car ferry from Shodoshima to Takamatsu Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry Takamatsu Port
    2. Take the bus from Takamatsu Station to Kosoku Awaji Shichibus bus
    4h 13m
    ¥5,305–5,601

  2. Car ferry, drive

    cheapest
    1. Take the car ferry from Shodoshima to Takamatsu Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry Takamatsu Port
    2. Drive from Takamatsu Ferry Terminal to Minamiawajicar car
    2h 41m
    ¥2,162–3,233

  3. Car ferry, train, bus

    1. Take the car ferry from Shodoshima to Takamatsu Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    2. Take the train from Takamatsu(Kagawa) to Tokushimatrain train
    3. Take the bus from Tokushima Station to Seidanshichibus bus
    6h 7m

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Shōdoshima to Awaji Island.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 173.3 km
  • Duration: 4h 13m

What companies run services between Shōdoshima, Japan and Awaji Island, Hyōgo, Japan?

There is no direct connection from Shōdoshima to Awaji Island. However, you can take the taxi to Shodoshima, take the car ferry to Takamatsu Ferry Terminal, walk to Takamatsu Station, then take the bus to Kosoku Awaji Shichi. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Shōdoshima to Seidanshichi via Shodoshima, Takamatsu Ferry Terminal, Takamatsu(Kagawa), Tokushima, and Tokushima Station in around 6h 7m.

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