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

The cheapest way to get from Shōdoshima to Osaka is to car ferry and drive which costs ¥3400 - ¥4400 and takes 3h 18m.

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

The fastest way to get from Shōdoshima to Osaka is to car ferry and drive which takes 3h 18m and costs ¥3400 - ¥4400.

How far is it from Shōdoshima to Osaka?

The distance between Shōdoshima and Osaka is 155 km.

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

The best way to get from Shōdoshima to Osaka without a car is to car ferry and train via Okayama which takes 3h 31m and costs ¥9500 - ¥13000.

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

It takes approximately 3h 18m to get from Shōdoshima to Osaka, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Osaka?

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

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

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Car ferry, drive
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1. Take the carferry from Fukuda Port to Himeji Portcarferry
2. Drive from Himeji Port to Osakacar
3h 18m
¥3,474–4,374
Car ferry, train via Okayama
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 31m
¥9,825–12,407
Car ferry, bus, train
1. Take the carferry from Shodoshima to Takamatsu Ferry Terminalcarferry
2. Take the bus from Takamatsu Station to Sannomiya BTbus
3. Take the train from Kobe-Sannomiya to Fukushimatrain
5h 50m
¥10,375–13,247
Car ferry, train
1. Take the carferry from Shodoshima to Kobecarferry
2. Take the train from Sannomiya(Jr) to Kitashinchitrain [26937] JR Gakkentoshi Line Local / ...
4h 45m
¥8,484–10,956
Car ferry, bus
1. Take the carferry from Shodoshima to Takamatsu Ferry Terminalcarferry Takamatsu Port
2. Take the bus from Takamatsu Station to Ōsakabus
6h 10m
¥10,725–11,757

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Distance: 154.7 km
Duration: 3h 18m

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

There is no direct connection from Shōdoshima to Osaka. However, you can drive to Fukuda Port, take the car ferry to Himeji Port, then drive to Osaka. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Shōdoshima to Ōsaka via Shodoshima, Takamatsu Ferry Terminal, Takamatsu(Kagawa), Okayama, Shin Osaka, and Shin-Ōsaka Station in around 3h 31m.

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