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

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There are 4 ways to get from Shōdoshima to Kurashiki by car ferry, train, car, or bus

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  1. Car ferry, train

    best
    1. Take the car ferry from Shodoshima to Takamatsu Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry Takamatsu Port
    2. Take the train from Takamatsu(Kagawa) to Okayamatrain train [31528] Marine-Liner 22 / ...
    2h 54m
    ¥2,508–3,414

  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 Kurashikicar car
    2h 16m
    ¥1,612–2,434

  3. Car ferry, bus

    1. Take the car ferry from Shodoshima to Okayamacarferry car ferry Shin-Okayama Port
    2. Take the bus from Shin-Okayama Port to Okayama Sta.bus bus 新岡山港線
    2h 57m
    ¥2,248–10,664

  4. 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 Kojimatrain train
    3. Take the bus from Ｊｒ児島駅 to 倉敷商業高校東bus bus
    3h 12m
    ¥2,328–3,124

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 117.4 km
  • Duration: 2h 54m

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

There is no direct connection from Shōdoshima to Kurashiki. 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 Kurashiki. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Shōdoshima to Kurashiki via Shodoshima and Takamatsu Ferry Terminal in around 2h 16m.

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