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How to get fromShōdoshima to Hiroshimaby car ferry, train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Car ferry, train

    best
    1. Take the car ferry from Shodoshima to Takamatsu Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    2. Take the train from Takamatsu(Kagawa) to Okayamatrain train
    3. Take the train from Okayama to Hiroshimatrain train
    3h 28m
    ¥4,328–6,024

  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 Hiroshimacar car
    4h 7m
    ¥3,862–5,733

  3. Car ferry, bus

    1. Take the car ferry from Shodoshima to Takamatsu Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry Takamatsu Port
    2. Take the bus from Kenchodori to Hiroshima Shinkansenguchibus bus Setouchi Express
    6h 7m
    ¥5,228–5,574

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  • Distance: 245.5 km
  • Duration: 3h 28m

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

There is no direct connection from Shōdoshima to Hiroshima. However, you can take the taxi to Shodoshima, take the car ferry to Takamatsu Ferry Terminal, walk to Takamatsu(Kagawa), take the train to Okayama, then take the train to Hiroshima. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Shōdoshima to Hiroshima Shinkansenguchi via Shodoshima, Takamatsu Ferry Terminal, Takamatsu Chikko, and Kenchodori in around 6h 7m.

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