How to travel from Naoshima to Tsu, Japan
The distance between Naoshima and Tsu is around 318km (198 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a ferry and then take the train which takes around 3h 40m.
5 routes found
We've found 5 different ways to get from Naoshima to Tsu 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 Tsu → Naoshima if you're planning a return trip.
Ferry and Train
Take a ferry to Uno then take the train to Okayama then Nagoya and then to Tsu.
- Duration3h 40m
- Departs5 times a day
- Typical cost¥11,910($87)
Multiple operators
3 similiar routes
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Ferry and Car
Take a ferry to Uno then drive to Tsu.
- Duration4h 10m
- Departshourly
- Typical cost¥5,200($38)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Naoshima and Tsu
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Naoshima to Tsu by ferry, bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take a ferry and then drive which costs around ¥5,200 ($38) and will take around 4h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a ferry and then take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥11,910 ($87).
The distance between Naoshima and Tsu is around 318km (198 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 234km (145 miles)
It takes around 3h 50m to get from Naoshima and Tsu by ferry, bus and train.
The quickest way to get from Naoshima to Tsu is to take a ferry and then take the train which takes around 3h 40m and will set you back approx ¥11,910 ($87).
The cheapest way to travel between Naoshima and Tsu is to take a ferry and then drive which will typically cost around ¥5,200 ($38) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Naoshima and Tsu. We recommend that you take a ferry to Uno then take the train to Okayama then Nagoya and then to Tsu. instead which will take 3h 40m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Naoshima and Tsu. We recommend that you take a ferry to Uno then take the train to Okayama then Nagoya and then to Tsu. instead which will take 3h 40m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Naoshima to Tsu. We recommend that you take a ferry to Uno then take the bus to Okayama Sta. then take the train to Shin-Osaka and then to Tsu. instead which will take 3h 50m.
The closest major airport to Tsu is Chubu Centrair International Airport (NGO) (NGO) which is approximately 30km (19 miles) from Tsu. Nagoya Airport (NKM) (NKM) and Itami Airport (ITM) (ITM) 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 Tsu. We recommend that you take a ferry to Uno then take the bus to Okayama Sta. then take the train to Shin-Osaka and then to Tsu. instead which will take 3h 50m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Naoshima to Tsu is to take a ferry, then take the bus and then take the train which takes, on average, 3h 50m and will usually cost around ¥8,215 ($60).
Compare travel optionsbetween Naoshima and Tsu
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Ferry and Train + 3 similar | 3h 40m | ¥11,910($87) | 5 times a day | 435km (270 miles) |
| Ferry, Bus and Train | 3h 50m | ¥8,215($60) | 5 times a day | 320km (199 miles) |
| Ferry to Uno, bus and train | 4h 20m | ¥9,445($69) | once daily | 373km (231 miles) |
| Ferry to Uno, bus and train | 6h 10m | ¥5,615($41) | 5 times a day | 343km (213 miles) |
Ferry and Car | 4h 10m | ¥5,200($38) | hourly | 318km (198 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Naoshima and Tsu
Train operators
Kintetsu Railways
Kintetsu Limited Express
Bus companies
Ryobi Express
Mie Kotsu
Ferry operators
Shikoku Kisen
Airports near Tsu
The following major airports near Tsu offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.
Chubu Centrair International Airport (NGO)
- Distance
- 30km (19 miles) from Tsu
Nagoya Airport (NKM)
- Distance
- 69km (43 miles) from Tsu
Itami Airport (ITM)
- Distance
- 98km (61 miles) from Tsu