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How to get fromTokushima to Shōdoshimaby bus, car ferry, train, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Tokushima to Shōdoshima by bus, car ferry, train, or car

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  1. Bus, car ferry

    best
    1. Take the bus from Tokushima Daigakumae to Takamatsu Stationbus bus
    2. Take the carferry from Takamatsu Ferry Terminal to Shodoshimacarferry car ferry Takamatsu Port
    3h 46m
    ¥3,150–3,500

  2. Drive, car ferry

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Tokushima to Takamatsu Ferry Terminalcar car
    2. Take the carferry from Takamatsu Ferry Terminal to Shodoshimacarferry car ferry Takamatsu Port
    2h 22m
    ¥1,794–2,583

  3. Train, car ferry

    1. Take the train from Tokushima to Takamatsu(Kagawa)train train [34254] JR Kotoku / ...
    2. Take the carferry from Takamatsu Ferry Terminal to Shodoshimacarferry car ferry Takamatsu Port
    4h 22m

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Tokushima to Shōdoshima.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 128.1 km
  • Duration: 3h 46m

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

There is no direct connection from Tokushima to Shōdoshima. However, you can take the bus to Takamatsu Station, walk to Takamatsu Ferry Terminal, take the car ferry to Shodoshima, then take the taxi to Shōdoshima. Alternatively, you can take a train from Tokushima to Shōdoshima via Takamatsu(Kagawa), Takamatsu Ferry Terminal, and Shodoshima in around 4h 22m.

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