The distance between Hiroshima and Naoshima is around 173km (107 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train, then take the bus and then take a ferry which takes around 1h 50m.
We've found 3 different ways to get from Hiroshima to Naoshima by train, bus, ferry and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
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Take the train to Okayama then take the bus to Uno Sta. then take a ferry to Honmura.
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Take the bus to Okayama Station West Gate and then to Uno Sta. then take a ferry to Honmura.
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Drive to Uno then take a ferry to Naoshima.
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There are several options for getting from Hiroshima to Naoshima by train, bus, ferry and car. The cheapest option is to drive and then take a ferry which costs around ¥3,150 ($23) and will take around 2h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train, then take the bus and then take a ferry and arrive in approximately 1h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥7,120 ($52).
The distance between Hiroshima and Naoshima is around 173km (107 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 141km (87 miles)
It takes around 1h 50m to get from Hiroshima and Naoshima by train, bus and ferry.
The quickest way to get from Hiroshima to Naoshima is to take the train, then take the bus and then take a ferry which takes around 1h 50m and will set you back approx ¥7,120 ($52).
The cheapest way to travel between Hiroshima and Naoshima is to drive and then take a ferry which will typically cost around ¥3,150 ($23) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Hiroshima and Naoshima. We recommend that you take the train to Okayama then take the bus to Uno Sta. then take a ferry to Honmura. instead which will take 1h 50m.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Hiroshima and Naoshima. We recommend that you take the train to Okayama then take the bus to Uno Sta. then take a ferry to Honmura. instead which will take 1h 50m.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Hiroshima to Naoshima. We recommend that you take the train to Okayama then take the bus to Uno Sta. then take a ferry to Honmura. instead which will take 1h 50m.
The closest major airport to Naoshima is Takamatsu Airport (TAK) (TAK) which is approximately 27km (17 miles) from Naoshima. Okayama Airport (OKJ) (OKJ) and Kansai International Airport (KIX) (KIX) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Hiroshima to Naoshima. We recommend that you take the train to Okayama then take the bus to Uno Sta. then take a ferry to Honmura. instead which will take 1h 50m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Hiroshima to Naoshima is to take the train, then take the bus and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 1h 50m and will usually cost around ¥7,120 ($52).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train, Bus and Ferry | 1h 50m | ¥7,120($52) | 5 times a day | 173km (107 miles) |
Bus and Ferry | 3h 50m | ¥4,520($33) | 5 times a day | 196km (122 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 2h 20m | ¥3,150($23) | hourly | 179km (111 miles) |
Shikoku Kisen
Ryobi Express
The following major airports near Naoshima offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.