How to travel from Nagano to Teshima, Japan
The distance between Nagano and Teshima is around 574km (357 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train, then fly and then take a ferry which takes around 4h 40m.
10 routes found
We've found 10 different ways to get from Nagano to Teshima by train, ferry, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Teshima → Nagano if you're planning a return trip.
Train to Tokyo, plane and ferry
Take the train to Tokyo then fly from Tokyo Haneda (HND) to Takamatsu (TAK) then take a ferry to Ieura Port.
- Duration4h 40m
- Flight time1h 15m
- Typical cost¥53,255($390)
Multiple operators
4 similiar routes
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Train to Kanazawa, ferry
Take the train to Kanazawa then Kyoto and then to Okayama then take a ferry to Karato Port.
- Duration5h 55m
- Departsevery 4 hours
- Typical cost¥23,275($170)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Bus and Ferry
Take the bus to Meitetsu Nagoya and then to Okayama then take a ferry to Karato Port.
- Duration11h 55m
- Departstwice daily
- Typical cost¥14,650($105)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Car and Ferry
Drive to Uno then take a ferry to Karato Port.
- Duration8h 15m
- Departsevery 4 hours
- Typical cost¥9,720($71)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Nagano and Teshima
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Nagano to Teshima by train, ferry, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to drive and then take a ferry which costs around ¥9,720 ($71) and will take around 8h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train, then fly and then take a ferry and arrive in approximately 4h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥53,255 ($390).
The distance between Nagano and Teshima is around 574km (357 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 444km (276 miles)
It takes around 6h 10m to get from Nagano and Teshima by train and ferry.
The quickest way to get from Nagano to Teshima is to take the train, then fly and then take a ferry which takes around 4h 40m and will set you back approx ¥53,255 ($390).
The cheapest way to travel between Nagano and Teshima is to drive and then take a ferry which will typically cost around ¥9,720 ($71) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Nagano and Teshima. We recommend that you take the train to Tokyo then fly from Tokyo Haneda (HND) to Takamatsu (TAK) then take a ferry to Ieura Port. instead which will take 4h 40m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Nagano and Teshima. We recommend that you take the train to Tokyo then fly from Tokyo Haneda (HND) to Takamatsu (TAK) then take a ferry to Ieura Port. instead which will take 4h 40m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Nagano to Teshima. We recommend that you take the train to Shiojiri then fly from Matsumoto (MMJ) to Kobe (UKB) then take the train to Himeji and then to Okayama then take a ferry to Karato Port. instead which will take 5h 10m.
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 Nagano to Teshima. We recommend that you take the train to Nagoya and then to Okayama then take a ferry to Karato Port. instead which will take 6h 10m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Nagano to Teshima is to take the train and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 6h 10m and will usually cost around ¥19,440 ($140).
Compare travel optionsbetween Nagano and Teshima
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train to Tokyo, plane and ferry + 4 similar | 4h 40m | ¥53,255($390) | 4 times a day | 827km (514 miles) |
| Train to Tokyo, plane and ferry | 5h 10m | ¥37,100($270) | every 4 hours | 854km (531 miles) |
| Train, Plane and Ferry | 5h 10m | ¥28,885($210) | every 4 hours | 574km (357 miles) |
| Train to Tokyo, plane and ferry | 6h 15m | ¥30,120($220) | every 4 hours | 862km (536 miles) |
| Train, Plane, Bus and Ferry | 5h 20m | ¥44,630($325) | 4 times a day | 856km (532 miles) |
Train to Kanazawa, ferry + 1 similar | 5h 55m | ¥23,275($170) | every 4 hours | 700km (435 miles) |
| Train and Ferry | 6h 10m | ¥19,440($140) | every 4 hours | 619km (385 miles) |
Bus and Ferry + 1 similar | 11h 55m | ¥14,650($105) | twice daily | 651km (404 miles) |
| Bus to Sannomiya Station, ferry | 12h 25m | ¥15,745($115) | once daily | 763km (474 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 8h 15m | ¥9,720($71) | every 4 hours | 607km (377 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Nagano and Teshima
Bus companies
Alpico Group
Nagaden Bus
JR Shikoku Bus
Tokushima Bus Co
Train operators
Airlines
Fuji Dream
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