What is the cheapest way to get from Shōdoshima to Kyoto?

The cheapest way to get from Shōdoshima to Kyoto is to car ferry and drive which costs ¥3900 - ¥5500 and takes 3h 38m.

What is the fastest way to get from Shōdoshima to Kyoto?

The fastest way to get from Shōdoshima to Kyoto is to car ferry and drive which takes 3h 38m and costs ¥3900 - ¥5500.

How far is it from Shōdoshima to Kyoto?

The distance between Shōdoshima and Kyoto is 298 km.

How do I travel from Shōdoshima to Kyoto without a car?

The best way to get from Shōdoshima to Kyoto without a car is to car ferry and train via Okayama which takes 4h 1m and costs ¥10000 - ¥14000.

How long does it take to get from Shōdoshima to Kyoto?

It takes approximately 4h 1m to get from Shōdoshima to Kyoto, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Kyoto?

There are 3780+ hotels available in Kyoto.

Shōdoshima to Kyoto - 5 ways to travel via train, car ferry, bus, and car

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

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Car ferry, train via Okayama
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
4h 1m
¥10,325–13,157
Car ferry, drive
cheapest
1. Take the carferry from Fukuda Port to Himeji Portcarferry
2. Drive from Himeji Port to Kyotocar
3h 38m
¥3,974–5,174
Car ferry, train
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 35m
¥9,134–11,906
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
6h 1m
¥11,225–14,757
Car ferry, bus, train
1. Take the carferry from Shodoshima to Takamatsu Ferry Terminalcarferry
2. Take the bus from Takamatsu Station to Ōsakabus
3. Take the train from Ōsaka to Oomiyatrain
7h 24m
¥11,145–12,307

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Distance: 298.1 km
Duration: 4h 1m

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

There is no direct connection from Shōdoshima to Kyoto. However, you can take the taxi to Shodoshima, 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 vehicle from Shōdoshima to Kyōto via Shodoshima, Kobe, Port Terminal, Sannomiya(Jr), Kitashinchi, and Ōsaka in around 5h 35m.

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