How to travel from Nishinoshima to Teshima, Japan
The distance between Nishinoshima and Teshima is around 297km (184 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a ferry and then take the train which takes around 7hrs.
4 routes found
We've found 4 different ways to get from Nishinoshima to Teshima by ferry, bus and train. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Teshima → Nishinoshima if you're planning a return trip.
Ferry and Train
Take a ferry to Shichirui Port then take the train to Okayama then take a ferry to Karato Port.
- Duration7hrs
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost¥19,440($140)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Ferry and Bus
Take a ferry to Shichirui Port then take the bus to Okayama then take a ferry to Karato Port.
- Duration7h 15m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost¥17,385($125)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Nishinoshima and Teshima
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Nishinoshima to Teshima by ferry, bus and train. The cheapest option is to take a ferry and then take the train which costs around ¥13,415 ($100) and will take around 7h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a ferry and then take the train and arrive in approximately 7hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥19,440 ($140).
The distance between Nishinoshima and Teshima is around 297km (184 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 204km (127 miles)
It takes around 7h 15m to get from Nishinoshima and Teshima by ferry and bus.
The quickest way to get from Nishinoshima to Teshima is to take a ferry and then take the train which takes around 7hrs and will set you back approx ¥19,440 ($140).
The cheapest way to travel between Nishinoshima and Teshima is to take a ferry and then take the train which will typically cost around ¥13,415 ($100) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Nishinoshima and Teshima. We recommend that you take a ferry to Shichirui Port then take the train to Okayama then take a ferry to Karato Port. instead which will take 7hrs.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Nishinoshima and Teshima. We recommend that you take a ferry to Shichirui Port then take the train to Okayama then take a ferry to Karato Port. instead which will take 7hrs.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Nishinoshima to Teshima. We recommend that you take a ferry to Shichirui Port then take the bus to Okayama then take a ferry to Karato Port. instead which will take 7h 15m.
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 Nishinoshima to Teshima. We recommend that you take a ferry to Shichirui Port then take the bus to Okayama then take a ferry to Karato Port. instead which will take 7h 15m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Nishinoshima to Teshima is to take a ferry and then take the bus which takes, on average, 7h 15m and will usually cost around ¥17,385 ($125).
Compare travel optionsbetween Nishinoshima and Teshima
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Ferry and Train + 1 similar | 7hrs | ¥19,440($140) | once daily | 370km (230 miles) |
| Ferry to Sakaiminato, train | 7h 40m | ¥13,415($100) | once daily | 305km (190 miles) |
Ferry and Bus + 1 similar | 7h 15m | ¥17,385($125) | once daily | 324km (202 miles) |
| Ferry to Sakaiminato, bus | 8hrs | ¥13,415($100) | once daily | 297km (184 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Nishinoshima and Teshima
Ferry operators
Oki Kisen
Shodoshima Teshima Ferry Co
Train operators
Bus companies
Ryobi Express
Chutetsu Bus
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