How to travel from Takayama to Teshima, Japan
The distance between Takayama and Teshima is around 487km (302 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then take a ferry which takes around 5h 25m.
4 routes found
We've found 4 different ways to get from Takayama to Teshima 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 Teshima → Takayama if you're planning a return trip.
Train and Ferry
Take the train to Nagoya and then to Okayama then take a ferry to Karato Port.
- Duration5h 25m
- Departsevery 4 hours
- Typical cost¥17,385($125)
Multiple operators
Bus, Plane, Train and Ferry
Take the bus to Shinshimashima Station then fly from Matsumoto (MMJ) to Kobe (UKB) then take the train to Himeji and then to Okayama then take a ferry to Karato Port.
- Duration6h 15m
- Flight time1hr
- Typical cost¥32,445($235)
Multiple operators
Bus and Ferry
Take the bus to Nagoya Station and then to Okayama then take a ferry to Karato Port.
- Duration9h 35m
- Departstwice daily
- Typical cost¥12,460($90)
Multiple operators
Car and Ferry
Drive to Uno then take a ferry to Karato Port.
- Duration6h 40m
- Departsevery 4 hours
- Typical cost¥8,075($59)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Takayama and Teshima
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Takayama to Teshima by train, ferry, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to drive and then take a ferry which costs around ¥8,075 ($59) and will take around 6h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then take a ferry and arrive in approximately 5h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥17,385 ($125).
The distance between Takayama and Teshima is around 487km (302 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 343km (213 miles)
It takes around 5h 25m to get from Takayama and Teshima by train and ferry.
The quickest way to get from Takayama to Teshima is to take the train and then take a ferry which takes around 5h 25m and will set you back approx ¥17,385 ($125).
The cheapest way to travel between Takayama and Teshima is to drive and then take a ferry which will typically cost around ¥8,075 ($59) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Takayama and Teshima. We recommend that you take the train to Nagoya and then to Okayama then take a ferry to Karato Port. instead which will take 5h 25m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Takayama and Teshima. We recommend that you take the train to Nagoya and then to Okayama then take a ferry to Karato Port. instead which will take 5h 25m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Takayama to Teshima. We recommend that you take the bus to Shinshimashima Station then fly from Matsumoto (MMJ) to Kobe (UKB) then take the train to Himeji and then to Okayama then take a ferry to Karato Port. instead which will take 6h 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 Takayama to Teshima. We recommend that you take the train to Nagoya and then to Okayama then take a ferry to Karato Port. instead which will take 5h 25m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Takayama to Teshima is to take the train and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 5h 25m and will usually cost around ¥17,385 ($125).
Compare travel optionsbetween Takayama and Teshima
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train and Ferry | 5h 25m | ¥17,385($125) | every 4 hours | 537km (334 miles) |
Bus, Plane, Train and Ferry | 6h 15m | ¥32,445($235) | 4 times a day | 574km (357 miles) |
Bus and Ferry | 9h 35m | ¥12,460($90) | twice daily | 550km (342 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 6h 40m | ¥8,075($59) | every 4 hours | 487km (302 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Takayama and Teshima
Train operators
Bus companies
Nouhi Bus
Ferry operators
Shodoshima Teshima Ferry Co
Airlines
Fuji Dream
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