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

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There are 5 ways to get from Shōdoshima to Osaka by car ferry, car, train, or bus

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  1. Car ferry, drive

    best
    1. Take the car ferry from Fukuda Port to Himeji Portcarferry car ferry
    2. Drive from Himeji Port to Osakacar car
    3h 18m
    ¥3,477–4,378

  2. Car ferry, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the car ferry from Shodoshima to Kobecarferry car ferry
    2. Take the train from Sannomiya(Jr) to Kitashinchitrain train [26937] JR Gakkentoshi Line Local / ...
    4h 45m
    ¥3,338–5,374

  3. Car ferry, train via Okayama

    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 Shin Osakatrain train
    3h 36m
    ¥4,708–6,544

  4. Car ferry, bus, train

    1. Take the car ferry from Shodoshima to Takamatsu Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    2. Take the bus from Takamatsu Station to Sannomiya BTbus bus
    3. Take the train from Kobe-Sannomiya to Fukushimatrain train
    5h 50m
    ¥5,988–6,474

  5. Car ferry, bus

    1. Take the car ferry from Shodoshima to Takamatsu Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry Takamatsu Port
    2. Take the bus from Takamatsu Station to Ōsakabus bus
    6h 11m
    ¥5,528–5,824

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 154.7 km
  • Duration: 3h 18m

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

There is no direct connection from Shōdoshima to Osaka. However, you can drive to Fukuda Port, take the car ferry to Himeji Port, then drive to Osaka. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Shōdoshima to Shin-Ōsaka Station via Shodoshima, Takamatsu Ferry Terminal, Takamatsu(Kagawa), Okayama, Shin Osaka, and Nishinakajima-Minamigata in around 3h 36m.

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