How to travel from Niigata to Naoshima, Japan
The distance between Niigata and Naoshima is around 747km (464 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly, then take the train and then take a ferry which takes around 4h 45m.
9 routes found
We've found 9 different ways to get from Niigata to Naoshima 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 Naoshima → Niigata if you're planning a return trip.
Plane, Train and Ferry
Fly from Niigata (KIJ) to Osaka Itami (ITM) then take the train to Okayama then Chayamachi and then to Uno then take a ferry to Honmura.
- Duration4h 45m
- Flight time1h 10m
- Typical cost¥29,705($215)
Multiple operators
4 similiar routes
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Train and Ferry
Take the train to Tokyo and then to Okayama then take a ferry to Honmura.
- Duration6h 40m
- Departs5 times a day
- Typical cost¥34,090($250)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Bus and Ferry
Take the bus to Kanazawa then Meitetsu Nagoya and then to Okayama then take a ferry to Honmura.
- Duration15h 5m
- Departstwice daily
- Typical cost¥22,180($160)
Multiple operators
Car and Ferry
Drive to Uno then take a ferry to Naoshima.
- Duration8h 35m
- Departshourly
- Typical cost¥11,225($82)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Niigata and Naoshima
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Niigata to Naoshima by train, ferry, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to drive and then take a ferry which costs around ¥11,225 ($82) and will take around 8h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly, then take the train and then take a ferry and arrive in approximately 4h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥29,705 ($215).
The distance between Niigata and Naoshima is around 747km (464 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 594km (369 miles)
It takes around 6h 40m to get from Niigata and Naoshima by train and ferry.
The quickest way to get from Niigata to Naoshima is to fly, then take the train and then take a ferry which takes around 4h 45m and will set you back approx ¥29,705 ($215).
The cheapest way to travel between Niigata and Naoshima is to drive and then take a ferry which will typically cost around ¥11,225 ($82) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Niigata and Naoshima. We recommend that you fly from Niigata (KIJ) to Osaka Itami (ITM) then take the train to Okayama then Chayamachi and then to Uno then take a ferry to Honmura. instead which will take 4h 45m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Niigata and Naoshima. We recommend that you fly from Niigata (KIJ) to Osaka Itami (ITM) then take the train to Okayama then Chayamachi and then to Uno then take a ferry to Honmura. instead which will take 4h 45m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Niigata to Naoshima. We recommend that you fly from Niigata (KIJ) to Osaka Itami (ITM) then take the train to Okayama then Chayamachi and then to Uno then take a ferry to Honmura. instead which will take 4h 45m.
The closest major airport to Naoshima is Takamatsu Airport (TAK) (TAK) which is approximately 27km (17 miles) from Naoshima. 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 Niigata to Naoshima. We recommend that you take the train to Tokyo and then to Okayama then take a ferry to Honmura. instead which will take 6h 40m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Niigata to Naoshima is to take the train and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 6h 40m and will usually cost around ¥34,090 ($250).
Compare travel optionsbetween Niigata and Naoshima
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane, Train and Ferry + 4 similar | 4h 45m | ¥29,705($215) | 5 times a day | 773km (481 miles) |
| Fly to Chūbu Centrair (NGO), train and ferry | 5hrs | ¥59,690($435) | 5 times a day | 825km (512 miles) |
| Fly to Osaka Kansai (KIX), train and ferry | 5h 5m | ¥17,525($130) | 5 times a day | 787km (489 miles) |
| Fly to Kochi (KCZ), train and ferry | 6hrs | ¥35,870($260) | 5 times a day | 915km (569 miles) |
| Train, Plane and Ferry | 6h 15m | ¥55,990($410) | 5 times a day | 966km (600 miles) |
Train and Ferry + 1 similar | 6h 40m | ¥34,090($250) | 5 times a day | 1,005km (624 miles) |
| Bus, Train and Ferry | 13h 45m | ¥20,945($155) | once daily | 992km (617 miles) |
Bus and Ferry | 15h 5m | ¥22,180($160) | twice daily | 1,076km (668 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 8h 35m | ¥11,225($82) | hourly | 747km (464 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Niigata and Naoshima
Bus companies
Nagaden Bus
Alpico Group
Hokutetsu Transportation
Meitetsu Bus
Train operators
Nankai Railways
Airlines
Ibex Airlines
Peach Aviation Limited
Ferry operators
Shikoku Kisen
Airports near Naoshima
The following major airports near Naoshima offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.
Takamatsu Airport (TAK)
- Distance
- 27km (17 miles) from Naoshima
Okayama Airport (OKJ)
- Distance
- 35km (22 miles) from Naoshima
Kansai International Airport (KIX)
- Distance
- 116km (72 miles) from Naoshima