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How to get fromShōdo Shima (Island) to Hiroshimaby car ferry, train, night bus, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Shōdo Shima (Island) to Hiroshima by car ferry, train, night bus, or car

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  1. Car ferry, train

    best
    1. Take the carferry 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 16m
    ¥3,847–5,247

  2. Car ferry, drive

    cheapest
    1. Take the carferry from Tonosho Ferry Terminal to Uno Portcarferry car ferry
    2. Drive from Uno Port to Hiroshimacar car
    3h 27m
    ¥3,660–5,198

  3. Car ferry, night bus

    1. Take the carferry from Shodoshima to Okayamacarferry car ferry Shin-Okayama Port
    2. Take the nightbus from Okayama Station West Gate to Hiroshima Bus Centernightbus night bus No.1
    6h 11m

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  • Distance: 236.1 km
  • Duration: 3h 16m

What companies run services between Shōdo Shima (Island), Japan and Hiroshima, Japan?

There is no direct connection from Shōdo Shima (Island) to Hiroshima. However, you can 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 car ferry from Shodoshima to Hiroshima Bus Center via Okayama, Shin-Okayama Port, Okayama Sta., and Okayama Station West Gate in around 6h 11m.

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