How to travel from Shikoku to Teshima, Japan
The distance between Shikoku and Teshima is around 167km (104 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive and then take a ferry which takes around 2h 40m.
4 routes found
We've found 4 different ways to get from Shikoku to Teshima by bus, ferry, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Teshima → Shikoku if you're planning a return trip.
Bus and Ferry
Take the bus to Takamatsu Station then take a ferry to Ieura Port.
- Duration3h 10m
- Departs4 times a day
- Typical cost¥5,475($40)
Multiple operators
Train and Ferry
Take the train to Kojima then take a ferry to Karato Port.
- Duration3h 40m
- Departsevery 4 hours
- Typical cost¥6,845($50)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Car and Ferry
Drive to Uno then take a ferry to Karato Port.
- Duration2h 40m
- Departsevery 4 hours
- Typical cost¥3,420($25)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Shikoku and Teshima
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Shikoku to Teshima by bus, ferry, train and car. The cheapest option is to drive and then take a ferry which costs around ¥3,420 ($25) and will take around 2h 40m.
The distance between Shikoku and Teshima is around 167km (104 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 121km (75 miles)
It takes around 3h 10m to get from Shikoku and Teshima by bus and ferry.
The quickest way to get from Shikoku to Teshima is to drive and then take a ferry which takes around 2h 40m and will set you back approx ¥3,420 ($25).
The cheapest way to travel between Shikoku and Teshima is to drive and then take a ferry which will typically cost around ¥3,420 ($25) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Shikoku and Teshima. We recommend that you drive to Uno then take a ferry to Karato Port. instead which will take 2h 40m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Shikoku and Teshima. We recommend that you drive to Uno then take a ferry to Karato Port. instead which will take 2h 40m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Shikoku to Teshima. We recommend that you take the bus to Takamatsu Station then take a ferry to Ieura 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 Shikoku to Teshima. We recommend that you take the bus to Takamatsu Station then take a ferry to Ieura Port. instead which will take 3h 10m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Shikoku to Teshima is to take the bus and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 3h 10m and will usually cost around ¥5,475 ($40).
Compare travel optionsbetween Shikoku and Teshima
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bus and Ferry | 3h 10m | ¥5,475($40) | 4 times a day | 206km (128 miles) |
Train and Ferry + 1 similar | 3h 40m | ¥6,845($50) | every 4 hours | 202km (125 miles) |
| Train to Okayama, Ferry | 4h 15m | ¥7,255($53) | every 4 hours | 222km (138 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 2h 40m | ¥3,420($25) | every 4 hours | 167km (104 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Shikoku and Teshima
Ferry operators
Teshima Transportation
Shodoshima Teshima Ferry Co
Bus companies
JR Shikoku Bus
Train operators
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