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

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There are 3 ways to get from Shōdoshima to Shikoku 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 Otoyobus bus Kuroshio Express
    5h 15m
    ¥5,048–6,624

  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 Matsuyamacar car
    3h 13m
    ¥3,362–4,833

  3. Car ferry, train

    1. Take the car ferry from Shodoshima to Takamatsu Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry Takamatsu Port
    2. Take the train from Takamatsu(Kagawa) to Osugitrain train [187037] Ltd. Exp Shimanto 3 / ...
    5h 30m

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Map of how to get from Shōdoshima to Shikoku.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 172.6 km
  • Duration: 5h 15m

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

There is no direct connection from Shōdoshima to Shikoku. However, you can take the taxi to Shodoshima, take the car ferry to Takamatsu Ferry Terminal, walk to Takamatsu Station, take the bus to Otoyo, walk to 大杉駅前, then take the bus to 田井. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Shōdoshima to 田井 via Shodoshima, Takamatsu Ferry Terminal, Takamatsu(Kagawa), Osugi, and 大杉駅前 in around 5h 30m.

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