There are 3 ways to get from Shikoku to Naoshima by train, ferry, bus, car, or car ferry
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, ferry
best- Take the train from Osugi to Kojimatrain [187005] Ltd. Exp Nanpu 2
- Take the ferry from Uno to Kimuraferry Uno – Kimura
5h 43mDrive, car ferry
cheapest- Drive from Matsuyama to Unocar
- Take the carferry from Uno to Naoshimacarferry Uno – Naoshima
2h 48m¥2,918–6,389Bus, ferry
- Take the bus from Otoyo to Okayamabus
- Take the bus from Okayama Sta. to Chikkoginzabus
- Take the ferry from Uno to Kimuraferry
6h 1m¥4,436–7,026
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Shikoku to Naoshima is to drive and car ferry which costs ¥2900 - ¥6500 and takes 2h 48m.
The fastest way to get from Shikoku to Naoshima is to drive and car ferry which takes 2h 48m and costs ¥2900 - ¥6500.
The distance between Shikoku and Naoshima is 165 km.
The best way to get from Shikoku to Naoshima without a car is to train and ferry which takes 5h 43m and costs .
It takes approximately 5h 43m to get from Shikoku to Naoshima, including transfers.
There are 913+ hotels available in Naoshima.
What companies run services between Shikoku, Japan and Naoshima, Japan?
There is no direct connection from Shikoku to Naoshima. However, you can take the bus to 大杉駅前, walk to Osugi, take the train to Kojima, take the train to Chayamachi, take the train to Uno, walk to Uno, then take the ferry to Kimura. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 田井 to Kimura via 大杉駅前, Otoyo, Okayama, Okayama Sta., Chikkoginza, and Uno in around 6h 1m.
- Phone
- 0570-00-4592
- Website
- JR SHIKOKU (Shikoku Railway Company)
Train from Osugi to Kojima
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Schedules at
- JR SHIKOKU (Shikoku Railway Company)
- Phone
- 087-823-3083
- Website
- jr-shikokubus.co.jp
Bus from Otoyo to Okayama
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ¥3,600–4,800
- Schedules at
- jr-shikokubus.co.jp
- Book at
- secure.j-bus.co.jp
- Phone
- 086-230-2130
- Website
- Ryobi Bus
Bus from Okayama Sta. to Chikkoginza
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥350–550
- Website
- Ryobi Bus
- Phone
- 087-892-3104
- Website
- shikokukisen.com
Ferry from Uno to Kimura
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥366
- Schedules at
- shikokukisen.com
Ferry from Uno to Kimura
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥366
- Schedules at
- shikokukisen.com
Car ferry from Uno to Naoshima
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥300–2,600
- Schedules at
- shikokukisen.com
- Passenger
- ¥300
- Bicycle (A passenger fare is required)
- ¥310
- Motorcycle (A passenger fare is required)Bicycle (A passenger fare is required)
- ¥600–1,000
- Car less than 6m length (inc. driver's fare)
- ¥1,500–2,600
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