How to travel from Kōchi to Naoshima, Japan
The distance between Kōchi and Naoshima is around 156km (97 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive and then take a ferry which takes around 2h 20m.
5 routes found
We've found 5 different ways to get from Kōchi to Naoshima by train, ferry, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Naoshima → Kōchi if you're planning a return trip.
Train and Ferry
Take the train to Kojima then take a ferry to Honmura.
- Duration3h 5m
- Departs5 times a day
- Typical cost¥5,885($43)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Bus to Takamatsu Station, ferry
Take the bus to Takamatsu Station then take a ferry to Miyanoura then Uno and then to Honmura.
- Duration3h 45m
- Departs5 times a day
- Typical cost¥5,065($37)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Car and Ferry
Drive to Uno then take a ferry to Naoshima.
- Duration2h 20m
- Departshourly
- Typical cost¥2,740($20)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Kōchi and Naoshima
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Kōchi to Naoshima by train, ferry, bus and car. The cheapest option is to drive and then take a ferry which costs around ¥2,740 ($20) and will take around 2h 20m.
The distance between Kōchi and Naoshima is around 156km (97 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 107km (67 miles)
It takes around 3h 5m to get from Kōchi and Naoshima by train and ferry.
The quickest way to get from Kōchi to Naoshima is to drive and then take a ferry which takes around 2h 20m and will set you back approx ¥2,740 ($20).
The cheapest way to travel between Kōchi and Naoshima is to drive and then take a ferry which will typically cost around ¥2,740 ($20) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Kōchi and Naoshima. We recommend that you drive to Uno then take a ferry to Naoshima. instead which will take 2h 20m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Kōchi and Naoshima. We recommend that you drive to Uno then take a ferry to Naoshima. instead which will take 2h 20m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Kōchi to Naoshima. We recommend that you take the train to Kojima then take a ferry to Honmura. instead which will take 3h 5m.
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.
Drive yourself
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Kōchi to Naoshima. We recommend that you take the train to Kojima then take a ferry to Honmura. instead which will take 3h 5m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Kōchi to Naoshima is to take the train and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 3h 5m and will usually cost around ¥5,885 ($43).
Compare travel optionsbetween Kōchi and Naoshima
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train and Ferry + 1 similar | 3h 5m | ¥5,885($43) | 5 times a day | 188km (117 miles) |
| Train, Bus and Ferry | 3h 40m | ¥6,295($46) | 5 times a day | 207km (129 miles) |
Bus to Takamatsu Station, ferry + 1 similar | 3h 45m | ¥5,065($37) | 5 times a day | 209km (130 miles) |
| Bus and Ferry | 3h 45m | ¥4,790($35) | 5 times a day | 226km (140 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 2h 20m | ¥2,740($20) | hourly | 156km (97 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Kōchi and Naoshima
Bus companies
Ryobi Express
JR Shikoku Bus
Train operators
Ferry operators
Shikoku Kisen
Airports near Naoshima
The following major airports near Naoshima offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.
Takamatsu Airport (TAK)
- Distance
- 27km (17 miles) from Naoshima
Okayama Airport (OKJ)
- Distance
- 35km (22 miles) from Naoshima
Kansai International Airport (KIX)
- Distance
- 116km (72 miles) from Naoshima