How to travel from Naoshima to Hiroshima, Japan
The distance between Naoshima and Hiroshima is around 173km (108 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a ferry, then take the bus and then take the train which takes around 2hrs.
3 routes found
We've found 3 different ways to get from Naoshima to Hiroshima by ferry, bus, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Hiroshima → Naoshima if you're planning a return trip.
Ferry, Bus and Train
Take a ferry to Uno then take the bus to Okayama Sta. then take the train to Hiroshima.
- Duration2hrs
- Departs5 times a day
- Typical cost¥7,120($52)
Multiple operators
Ferry and Bus
Take a ferry to Uno then take the bus to Okayama Sta. and then to Hiroshima BC.
- Duration3h 60m
- Departs5 times a day
- Typical cost¥4,520($33)
Multiple operators
Ferry and Car
Take a ferry to Uno then drive to Hiroshima.
- Duration2h 20m
- Departshourly
- Typical cost¥3,150($23)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Naoshima and Hiroshima
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Naoshima to Hiroshima by ferry, bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take a ferry and then drive which costs around ¥3,150 ($23) and will take around 2h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a ferry, then take the bus and then take the train and arrive in approximately 2hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥7,120 ($52).
The distance between Naoshima and Hiroshima is around 173km (108 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 141km (87 miles)
It takes around 2hrs to get from Naoshima and Hiroshima by ferry, bus and train.
The quickest way to get from Naoshima to Hiroshima is to take a ferry, then take the bus and then take the train which takes around 2hrs and will set you back approx ¥7,120 ($52).
The cheapest way to travel between Naoshima and Hiroshima is to take a ferry and then drive which will typically cost around ¥3,150 ($23) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Naoshima and Hiroshima. We recommend that you take a ferry to Uno then take the bus to Okayama Sta. then take the train to Hiroshima. instead which will take 2hrs.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Naoshima and Hiroshima. We recommend that you take a ferry to Uno then take the bus to Okayama Sta. then take the train to Hiroshima. instead which will take 2hrs.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Naoshima to Hiroshima. We recommend that you take a ferry to Uno then take the bus to Okayama Sta. then take the train to Hiroshima. instead which will take 2hrs.
The closest major airport to Hiroshima is Iwakuni Kintaikyo Airport (IWK) (IWK) which is approximately 35km (22 miles) from Hiroshima. Fukuoka Airport (FUK) (FUK) 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 Naoshima to Hiroshima. We recommend that you take a ferry to Uno then take the bus to Okayama Sta. then take the train to Hiroshima. instead which will take 2hrs.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Naoshima to Hiroshima is to take a ferry, then take the bus and then take the train which takes, on average, 2hrs and will usually cost around ¥7,120 ($52).
Compare travel optionsbetween Naoshima and Hiroshima
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Ferry, Bus and Train | 2hrs | ¥7,120($52) | 5 times a day | 173km (108 miles) |
Ferry and Bus | 3h 60m | ¥4,520($33) | 5 times a day | 195km (121 miles) |
Ferry and Car | 2h 20m | ¥3,150($23) | hourly | 179km (111 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Naoshima and Hiroshima
Ferry operators
Shikoku Kisen
Train operators
Bus companies
Ryobi Express
Airports near Hiroshima
The following major airports near Hiroshima offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.
Iwakuni Kintaikyo Airport (IWK)
- Distance
- 35km (22 miles) from Hiroshima
Fukuoka Airport (FUK)
- Distance
- 206km (128 miles) from Hiroshima
Kansai International Airport (KIX)
- Distance
- 256km (159 miles) from Hiroshima