How to travel from Kyoto to Teshima, Japan
The distance between Kyoto and Teshima is around 239km (148 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 55m.
4 routes found
We've found 4 different ways to get from Kyoto to Teshima 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 Teshima → Kyoto if you're planning a return trip.
Train, Bus and Ferry
Take the train to Okayama then take the bus to Uno Sta. then take a ferry to Karato Port.
- Duration2h 55m
- Departsevery 4 hours
- Typical cost¥8,625($63)
Multiple operators
Bus and Ferry
Take the bus to Takamatsu Station then take a ferry to Ieura Port.
- Duration4h 40m
- Departs4 times a day
- Typical cost¥6,845($50)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Car and Ferry
Drive to Uno then take a ferry to Karato Port.
- Duration3h 35m
- Departsevery 4 hours
- Typical cost¥4,380($32)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Kyoto and Teshima
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Kyoto to Teshima by train, bus, ferry and car. The cheapest option is to drive and then take a ferry which costs around ¥4,380 ($32) and will take around 3h 35m. 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 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥8,625 ($63).
The distance between Kyoto and Teshima is around 239km (148 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 165km (103 miles)
It takes around 2h 55m to get from Kyoto and Teshima by train, bus and ferry.
The quickest way to get from Kyoto to Teshima is to take the train, then take the bus and then take a ferry which takes around 2h 55m and will set you back approx ¥8,625 ($63).
The cheapest way to travel between Kyoto and Teshima is to drive and then take a ferry which will typically cost around ¥4,380 ($32) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Kyoto and Teshima. We recommend that you take the train to Okayama then take the bus to Uno Sta. then take a ferry to Karato Port. instead which will take 2h 55m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Kyoto and Teshima. We recommend that you take the train to Okayama then take the bus to Uno Sta. then take a ferry to Karato Port. instead which will take 2h 55m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Kyoto to Teshima. We recommend that you take the train to Okayama then take the bus to Uno Sta. then take a ferry to Karato Port. instead which will take 2h 55m.
The closest major airport to Teshima is Takamatsu Airport (TAK) (TAK) which is approximately 29km (18 miles) from Teshima. 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 Teshima. We recommend that you take the train to Okayama then take the bus to Uno Sta. then take a ferry to Karato Port. instead which will take 2h 55m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Kyoto to Teshima is to take the train, then take the bus and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 2h 55m and will usually cost around ¥8,625 ($63).
Compare travel optionsbetween Kyoto and Teshima
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train, Bus and Ferry | 2h 55m | ¥8,625($63) | every 4 hours | 244km (152 miles) |
Bus and Ferry + 1 similar | 4h 40m | ¥6,845($50) | 4 times a day | 350km (218 miles) |
| Bus to Okayama, Ferry | 5h 45m | ¥5,885($43) | 5 times a day | 289km (180 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 3h 35m | ¥4,380($32) | every 4 hours | 239km (148 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Kyoto and Teshima
Bus companies
Ryobi Express
JR Shikoku Bus
Train operators
Ferry operators
Shodoshima Teshima Ferry Co
Teshima Transportation
Airports near Teshima
The following major airports near Teshima offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.
Takamatsu Airport (TAK)
- Distance
- 29km (18 miles) from Teshima
Okayama Airport (OKJ)
- Distance
- 37km (23 miles) from Teshima
Kansai International Airport (KIX)
- Distance
- 108km (67 miles) from Teshima