How to travel from Nara to Teshima, Japan
The distance between Nara and Teshima is around 238km (148 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then take a ferry which takes around 3hrs.
5 routes found
We've found 5 different ways to get from Nara 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 → Nara if you're planning a return trip.
Train and Ferry
Take the train to Kyoto, Okayama then Chayamachi and then to Uno then take a ferry to Karato Port.
- Duration3hrs
- Departsevery 4 hours
- Typical cost¥10,265($75)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Bus and Ferry
Take the bus to Osaka Itami Airport and then to Takamatsu Station then take a ferry to Ieura Port.
- Duration5h 55m
- Departs4 times a day
- Typical cost¥9,310($68)
Multiple operators
Car and Ferry
Drive to Uno then take a ferry to Karato Port.
- Duration3h 35m
- Departsevery 4 hours
- Typical cost¥4,520($33)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Nara and Teshima
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Nara to Teshima by train, bus, ferry and car. The cheapest option is to drive and then take a ferry which costs around ¥4,520 ($33) and will take around 3h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then take a ferry and arrive in approximately 3hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥10,265 ($75).
The distance between Nara and Teshima is around 238km (148 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 160km (100 miles)
It takes around 3h 10m to get from Nara and Teshima by train, bus and ferry.
The quickest way to get from Nara to Teshima is to take the train and then take a ferry which takes around 3hrs and will set you back approx ¥10,265 ($75).
The cheapest way to travel between Nara and Teshima is to drive and then take a ferry which will typically cost around ¥4,520 ($33) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Nara and Teshima. We recommend that you take the train to Kyoto, Okayama then Chayamachi and then to Uno then take a ferry to Karato Port. instead which will take 3hrs.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Nara and Teshima. We recommend that you take the train to Kyoto, Okayama then Chayamachi and then to Uno then take a ferry to Karato Port. instead which will take 3hrs.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Nara 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 3h 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 Nara 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 3h 10m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Nara to Teshima is to take the train, then take the bus and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 3h 10m and will usually cost around ¥8,625 ($63).
Compare travel optionsbetween Nara and Teshima
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train and Ferry + 2 similar | 3hrs | ¥10,265($75) | every 4 hours | 282km (176 miles) |
| Train, Bus and Ferry | 3h 10m | ¥8,625($63) | every 4 hours | 238km (148 miles) |
| Train to Osaka, bus and ferry | 5h 40m | ¥6,025($44) | every 4 hours | 303km (189 miles) |
Bus and Ferry | 5h 55m | ¥9,310($68) | 4 times a day | 394km (245 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 3h 35m | ¥4,520($33) | every 4 hours | 243km (151 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Nara and Teshima
Bus companies
Ryobi Express
Osaka Airport Transport
JR Shikoku Bus
Train operators
Kintetsu Limited Express
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