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How to get fromShōdoshima to Kyotoby car ferry, train, bus, or 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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  1. Car ferry, train via Okayama

    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 Shin Osakatrain train
    4h 1m
    ¥10,264–13,256

  2. Car ferry, drive

    cheapest
    1. Take the carferry from Fukuda Port to Himeji Portcarferry car ferry
    2. Drive from Himeji Port to Kyotocar car
    3h 38m
    ¥3,869–5,066

  3. Car ferry, train

    1. Take the carferry from Shodoshima to Kobecarferry car ferry
    2. Take the train from Sannomiya(Jr) to Kitashinchitrain train
    3. Take the train from Ōsaka to Kyōtotrain train
    5h 35m
    ¥9,134–12,206

  4. Car ferry, bus

    1. Take the carferry from Shodoshima to Takamatsu Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry Takamatsu Port
    2. Take the bus from Takamatsu Station to Kyōto Station Karasumaguchibus bus Takamatsu Express Kyoto
    6h 1m
    ¥11,164–14,856

  5. Car ferry, bus, train

    1. Take the carferry from Shodoshima to Takamatsu Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    2. Take the bus from Takamatsu Station to Ōsakabus bus
    3. Take the train from Ōsaka to Oomiyatrain train
    7h 24m
    ¥11,084–12,406

Questions & Answers

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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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