How to travel from Naoshima to Kurashiki, Japan
The distance between Naoshima and Kurashiki is around 29km (18 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a ferry and then drive which takes around 49min.
4 routes found
We've found 4 different ways to get from Naoshima to Kurashiki by ferry, train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Kurashiki → Naoshima if you're planning a return trip.
Ferry and Train
Take a ferry to Uno then take the train to Okayama.
- Duration1h 30m
- Departs5 times a day
- Typical cost¥1,370($10)
Multiple operators
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Ferry and Bus
Take a ferry to Uno then take the bus to Okayama Sta..
- Duration1h 45m
- Departs5 times a day
- Typical cost¥1,095($8)
Multiple operators
Ferry and Car
Take a ferry to Uno then drive to Kurashiki.
- Duration49min
- Departshourly
- Typical cost¥960($7)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Naoshima and Kurashiki
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Naoshima to Kurashiki by ferry, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take a ferry and then drive which costs around ¥960 ($7) and will take around 49min.
The distance between Naoshima and Kurashiki is around 29km (18 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 24km (15 miles)
It takes around 1hr to get from Naoshima and Kurashiki by ferry, train and bus.
The quickest way to get from Naoshima to Kurashiki is to take a ferry and then drive which takes around 49min and will set you back approx ¥960 ($7).
The cheapest way to travel between Naoshima and Kurashiki is to take a ferry and then drive which will typically cost around ¥960 ($7) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Naoshima and Kurashiki. We recommend that you take a ferry to Uno then drive to Kurashiki. instead which will take 49min.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Naoshima and Kurashiki. We recommend that you take a ferry to Uno then drive to Kurashiki. instead which will take 49min.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Naoshima to Kurashiki. We recommend that you take a ferry to Uno then take the train to Chayamachi then take the bus to 羽島. instead which will take 1hr.
The closest major airport to Kurashiki is Okayama Airport (OKJ) (OKJ) which is approximately 21km (13 miles) from Kurashiki. Takamatsu Airport (TAK) (TAK) 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 Kurashiki. We recommend that you take a ferry to Uno then take the train to Chayamachi then take the bus to 羽島. instead which will take 1hr.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Naoshima to Kurashiki is to take a ferry, then take the train and then take the bus which takes, on average, 1hr and will usually cost around ¥1,095 ($8).
Compare travel optionsbetween Naoshima and Kurashiki
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Ferry and Train + 1 similar | 1h 30m | ¥1,370($10) | 5 times a day | 55km (34 miles) |
| Ferry, Train and Bus | 1hr | ¥1,095($8) | 5 times a day | 29km (18 miles) |
Ferry and Bus | 1h 45m | ¥1,095($8) | 5 times a day | 49km (30 miles) |
Ferry and Car | 49min | ¥960($7) | hourly | 34km (21 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Naoshima and Kurashiki
Bus companies
Shimoden
Ryobi Express
Ferry operators
Shikoku Kisen
Train operators
Airports near Kurashiki
The following major airports near Kurashiki offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.
Okayama Airport (OKJ)
- Distance
- 21km (13 miles) from Kurashiki
Takamatsu Airport (TAK)
- Distance
- 47km (29 miles) from Kurashiki
Kansai International Airport (KIX)
- Distance
- 136km (84 miles) from Kurashiki