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How to get fromShōdoshima to Onomichiby car ferry, train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Shōdoshima to Onomichi by car ferry, train, 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 Shin Onomichitrain train
    4h 6m
    ¥8,464–10,656

  2. Car ferry, drive

    cheapest
    1. Take the carferry from Shodoshima to Takamatsu Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry Takamatsu Port
    2. Drive from Takamatsu Ferry Terminal to Onomichicar car
    3h 6m
    ¥2,546–3,675

  3. Car ferry, bus, train

    1. Take the carferry from Shodoshima to Okayamacarferry car ferry
    2. Take the bus from Shin-Okayama Port to Okayama Sta.bus bus
    3. Take the train from Okayama to Shin Onomichitrain train
    4h 36m
    ¥11,400–21,721

  4. Car ferry, train via Onomichi

    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 Onomichitrain train
    4h 11m
    ¥8,464–10,756

  5. Car ferry, train #2

    1. Take the carferry from Shodoshima to Okayamacarferry car ferry Shin-Okayama Port
    2. Take the train from Okayama to Onomichitrain train San-yō Line Local
    4h 40m
    ¥11,400–21,821

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 174.8 km
  • Duration: 4h 6m

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

There is no direct connection from Shōdoshima to Onomichi. 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, then take the train to Shin Onomichi. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Shōdoshima to Shin Onomichi via Shodoshima, Okayama, Shin-Okayama Port, Okayama Sta., and Okayama in around 4h 36m.

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