How to travel from Kyoto to Naoshima, Japan
The distance between Kyoto and Naoshima is around 225km (140 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 2h 15m.
3 routes found
We've found 3 different ways to get from Kyoto 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.
👋 Also check out Naoshima → Kyoto if you're planning a return trip.
Train, Bus and Ferry
Take the train to Okayama then take the bus to Chikkoginza then take a ferry to Honmura.
- Duration2h 15m
- Departs5 times a day
- Typical cost¥7,665($56)
Multiple operators
Bus and Ferry
Take the bus to Okayama then take a ferry to Honmura.
- Duration5h 20m
- Departs5 times a day
- Typical cost¥5,200($38)
Multiple operators
Car and Ferry
Drive to Uno then take a ferry to Naoshima.
- Duration3h 10m
- Departshourly
- Typical cost¥3,835($28)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Kyoto and Naoshima
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Kyoto to Naoshima by train, bus, ferry and car. The cheapest option is to drive and then take a ferry which costs around ¥3,835 ($28) and will take around 3h 10m. 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 2h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥7,665 ($56).
The distance between Kyoto and Naoshima is around 225km (140 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 173km (108 miles)
It takes around 2h 15m to get from Kyoto and Naoshima by train, bus and ferry.
The quickest way to get from Kyoto to Naoshima is to take the train, then take the bus and then take a ferry which takes around 2h 15m and will set you back approx ¥7,665 ($56).
The cheapest way to travel between Kyoto and Naoshima is to drive and then take a ferry which will typically cost around ¥3,835 ($28) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Kyoto and Naoshima. We recommend that you take the train to Okayama then take the bus to Chikkoginza then take a ferry to Honmura. instead which will take 2h 15m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Kyoto and Naoshima. We recommend that you take the train to Okayama then take the bus to Chikkoginza then take a ferry to Honmura. instead which will take 2h 15m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Kyoto to Naoshima. We recommend that you take the train to Okayama then take the bus to Chikkoginza then take a ferry to Honmura. instead which will take 2h 15m.
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 Kyoto to Naoshima. We recommend that you take the train to Okayama then take the bus to Chikkoginza then take a ferry to Honmura. instead which will take 2h 15m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Kyoto to Naoshima is to take the train, then take the bus and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 2h 15m and will usually cost around ¥7,665 ($56).
Compare travel optionsbetween Kyoto and Naoshima
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train, Bus and Ferry | 2h 15m | ¥7,665($56) | 5 times a day | 225km (140 miles) |
Bus and Ferry | 5h 20m | ¥5,200($38) | 5 times a day | 277km (172 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 3h 10m | ¥3,835($28) | hourly | 228km (141 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Kyoto and Naoshima
Train operators
Ferry operators
Shikoku Kisen
Bus companies
Ryobi Express
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