How to travel from Sakata to Naoshima, Japan
The distance between Sakata and Naoshima is around 861km (535 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take a ferry which takes around 4h 30m.
11 routes found
We've found 11 different ways to get from Sakata 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 → Sakata if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Ferry
Fly from Shonai (SYO) to Okayama (OKJ) then take a ferry to Honmura.
- Duration4h 30m
- Flight time2h 20m
- Typical cost¥33,130($240)
Multiple operators
6 similiar routes
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Train and Ferry
Take the train to Niigata then Tokyo and then to Okayama then take a ferry to Honmura.
- Duration8h 35m
- Departs5 times a day
- Typical cost¥35,045($255)
Multiple operators
Bus to Osaka Station Sakurabashi Gate, ferry
Take the bus to Osaka Station Sakurabashi Gate and then to Okayama Station West Exit then take a ferry to Honmura.
- Duration17h 5m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost¥22,040($160)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Car and Ferry
Drive to Uno then take a ferry to Naoshima.
- Duration10h 45m
- Departshourly
- Typical cost¥13,555($100)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Sakata and Naoshima
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Sakata to Naoshima by train, ferry, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to drive and then take a ferry which costs around ¥13,555 ($100) and will take around 10h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take a ferry and arrive in approximately 4h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥33,130 ($240).
The distance between Sakata and Naoshima is around 861km (535 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 719km (447 miles)
It takes around 8h 35m to get from Sakata and Naoshima by train and ferry.
The quickest way to get from Sakata to Naoshima is to fly and then take a ferry which takes around 4h 30m and will set you back approx ¥33,130 ($240).
The cheapest way to travel between Sakata and Naoshima is to drive and then take a ferry which will typically cost around ¥13,555 ($100) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Sakata and Naoshima. We recommend that you fly from Shonai (SYO) to Okayama (OKJ) then take a ferry to Honmura. instead which will take 4h 30m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Sakata and Naoshima. We recommend that you fly from Shonai (SYO) to Okayama (OKJ) then take a ferry to Honmura. instead which will take 4h 30m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Sakata to Naoshima. We recommend that you fly from Shonai (SYO) to Takamatsu (TAK) then take the train to Chayamachi then take a ferry to Honmura. instead which will take 5h 5m.
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 Sakata to Naoshima. We recommend that you take the train to Niigata then Tokyo and then to Okayama then take a ferry to Honmura. instead which will take 8h 35m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Sakata to Naoshima is to take the train and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 8h 35m and will usually cost around ¥35,045 ($255).
Compare travel optionsbetween Sakata and Naoshima
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Ferry + 6 similar | 4h 30m | ¥33,130($240) | 4 times a day | 979km (608 miles) |
| Plane, Train and Ferry | 5h 5m | ¥46,135($335) | 4 times a day | 1,019km (633 miles) |
| Train to Shinjo, plane and ferry | 6h 10m | ¥33,130($240) | 5 times a day | 901km (560 miles) |
| Train to Niigata, plane and ferry | 6h 30m | ¥42,030($305) | 5 times a day | 861km (535 miles) |
| Train, Plane and Ferry | 6h 45m | ¥52,980($385) | 5 times a day | 1,013km (629 miles) |
| Bus, Plane, Train and Ferry | 7h 30m | ¥38,470($280) | 5 times a day | 1,004km (624 miles) |
| Bus to Sendai Station, plane, train and ferry | 7h 50m | ¥44,080($320) | 5 times a day | 1,240km (771 miles) |
Train and Ferry | 8h 35m | ¥35,045($255) | 5 times a day | 1,164km (724 miles) |
Bus to Osaka Station Sakurabashi Gate, ferry + 1 similar | 17h 5m | ¥22,040($160) | once daily | 990km (615 miles) |
| Bus and Ferry | 17h 10m | ¥20,400($150) | once daily | 989km (615 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 10h 45m | ¥13,555($100) | hourly | 905km (562 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Sakata and Naoshima
Airlines
Ibex Airlines
Skymark Airlines
Ferry operators
Shikoku Kisen
Bus companies
Shonai Kotsu
Miyako Kotsu
Chugoku JR Bus Company
Train operators
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