What is the cheapest way to get from Shōdo Shima (Island) to Kyoto?

The cheapest way to get from Shōdo Shima (Island) to Kyoto is to car ferry and train which costs ¥3500 - ¥5500 and takes 5h 22m.

What is the fastest way to get from Shōdo Shima (Island) to Kyoto?

The fastest way to get from Shōdo Shima (Island) to Kyoto is to car ferry and train via Osaka which takes 3h 49m and costs ¥4600 - ¥6500.

How far is it from Shōdo Shima (Island) to Kyoto?

The distance between Shōdo Shima (Island) and Kyoto is 289 km.

How do I travel from Shōdo Shima (Island) to Kyoto without a car?

The best way to get from Shōdo Shima (Island) to Kyoto without a car is to car ferry and train via Osaka which takes 3h 49m and costs ¥4600 - ¥6500.

How long does it take to get from Shōdo Shima (Island) to Kyoto?

It takes approximately 3h 49m to get from Shōdo Shima (Island) to Kyoto, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Kyoto?

There are 3780+ hotels available in Kyoto.

Shōdo Shima (Island) to Kyoto - 5 ways to travel via train, car ferry, and bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Shōdo Shima (Island) to Kyoto by car ferry, train, bus, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Car ferry, train via Osaka
best
1. Take the carferry from Shodoshima to Takamatsu Ferry Terminalcarferry
2. Take the train from Takamatsu(Kagawa) to Okayamatrain
3. Take the train from Okayama to Shin Osakatrain
3h 49m
¥4,650–6,450
Car ferry, train #2
cheapest
1. Take the carferry from Shodoshima to Kobecarferry
2. Take the train from Sannomiya(Jr) to Kitashinchitrain
3. Take the train from Ōsaka to Kyōtotrain
5h 22m
¥3,550–5,190
Car ferry, train
1. Take the carferry from Shodoshima to Okayamacarferry Shin-Okayama Port
2. Take the train from Okayama to Kyototrain Hikari / ...
5h 8m
Car ferry, bus
1. Take the carferry from Shodoshima to Takamatsu Ferry Terminalcarferry Takamatsu Port
2. Take the bus from Takamatsu Station to Kyōto Station Karasumaguchibus Takamatsu Express Kyoto
5h 48m
¥5,550–8,050
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the carferry from Tonosho Ferry Terminal to Uno Portcarferry
2. Drive from Uno Port to Kyotocar
4h 9m
¥4,960–7,098

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Distance: 288.8 km
Duration: 3h 49m

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

There is no direct connection from Shōdo Shima (Island) to Kyoto. However, you can take the car ferry to Takamatsu Ferry Terminal, walk to Takamatsu(Kagawa), take the train to Okayama, take the train to Shin Osaka, walk to Shin-Ōsaka Station, then take the train to Kyōto. Alternatively, you can take a car ferry from Shodoshima to Marutamachi via Okayama, Shin-Okayama Port, Okayama Sta., Okayama, Kyoto, and Kyoto in around 5h 8m.

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