How to travel from Kurashiki to Nishinoshima, Japan
The distance between Kurashiki and Nishinoshima is around 247km (153 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then take a ferry which takes around 5h 40m.
2 routes found
We've found 2 different ways to get from Kurashiki to Nishinoshima by train, ferry and bus. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Nishinoshima → Kurashiki if you're planning a return trip.
Train and Ferry
Take the train to Yonago then take a ferry to Beppu Port.
- Duration5h 40m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost¥10,540($77)
Multiple operators
Bus and Ferry
Take the bus to Yonago then take a ferry to Beppu Port.
- Duration5h 45m
- Departstwice daily
- Typical cost¥14,375($105)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Kurashiki and Nishinoshima
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Kurashiki to Nishinoshima by train, ferry and bus. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take a ferry which costs around ¥10,540 ($77) and will take around 5h 40m.
The distance between Kurashiki and Nishinoshima is around 247km (153 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 182km (113 miles)
It takes around 5h 40m to get from Kurashiki and Nishinoshima by train and ferry.
The quickest way to get from Kurashiki to Nishinoshima is to take the train and then take a ferry which takes around 5h 40m and will set you back approx ¥10,540 ($77).
The cheapest way to travel between Kurashiki and Nishinoshima is to take the train and then take a ferry which will typically cost around ¥10,540 ($77) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Kurashiki and Nishinoshima. We recommend that you take the train to Yonago then take a ferry to Beppu Port. instead which will take 5h 40m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Kurashiki and Nishinoshima. We recommend that you take the train to Yonago then take a ferry to Beppu Port. instead which will take 5h 40m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Kurashiki to Nishinoshima. We recommend that you take the train to Yonago then take a ferry to Beppu Port. instead which will take 5h 40m.
The closest major airport to Nishinoshima is Oki Island Airport (OKI) (OKI) which is approximately 30km (19 miles) from Nishinoshima. Miho Airport (YGJ) (YGJ) 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 Kurashiki to Nishinoshima. We recommend that you take the train to Yonago then take a ferry to Beppu Port. instead which will take 5h 40m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Kurashiki to Nishinoshima is to take the train and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 5h 40m and will usually cost around ¥10,540 ($77).
Compare travel optionsbetween Kurashiki and Nishinoshima
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train and Ferry | 5h 40m | ¥10,540($77) | once daily | 247km (153 miles) |
Bus and Ferry | 5h 45m | ¥14,375($105) | twice daily | 299km (186 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Kurashiki and Nishinoshima
Bus companies
Ryobi Express
Chutetsu Bus
Train operators
Ferry operators
Oki Kisen
Airports near Nishinoshima
The following major airports near Nishinoshima offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.
Oki Island Airport (OKI)
- Distance
- 30km (19 miles) from Nishinoshima
Miho Airport (YGJ)
- Distance
- 70km (43 miles) from Nishinoshima
Kansai International Airport (KIX)
- Distance
- 275km (171 miles) from Nishinoshima