How to travel from Yokohama to Naoshima, Japan
The distance between Yokohama and Naoshima is around 622km (386 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly, then take the train and then take a ferry which takes around 3h 25m.
11 routes found
We've found 11 different ways to get from Yokohama 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 → Yokohama if you're planning a return trip.
Plane, Train and Ferry
Fly from Tokyo Haneda (HND) to Okayama (OKJ) then take the train to Chayamachi and then to Uno then take a ferry to Honmura.
- Duration3h 25m
- Flight time1h 20m
- Typical cost¥44,080($320)
Multiple operators
6 similiar routes
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Train and Ferry
Take the train to Okayama then take a ferry to Honmura.
- Duration4h 20m
- Departs5 times a day
- Typical cost¥21,765($160)
Multiple operators
Bus and Ferry
Take the bus to Okayama Station West Gate then take a ferry to Honmura.
- Duration9h 45m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost¥14,650($105)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Car and Ferry
Drive to Uno then take a ferry to Naoshima.
- Duration7h 50m
- Departshourly
- Typical cost¥9,995($73)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Yokohama and Naoshima
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Yokohama to Naoshima by train, ferry, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to drive and then take a ferry which costs around ¥9,995 ($73) and will take around 7h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly, then take the train and then take a ferry and arrive in approximately 3h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥44,080 ($320).
The distance between Yokohama and Naoshima is around 622km (386 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 527km (327 miles)
It takes around 4h 20m to get from Yokohama and Naoshima by train and ferry.
The quickest way to get from Yokohama to Naoshima is to fly, then take the train and then take a ferry which takes around 3h 25m and will set you back approx ¥44,080 ($320).
The cheapest way to travel between Yokohama and Naoshima is to drive and then take a ferry which will typically cost around ¥9,995 ($73) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Yokohama and Naoshima. We recommend that you fly from Tokyo Haneda (HND) to Okayama (OKJ) then take the train to Chayamachi and then to Uno then take a ferry to Honmura. instead which will take 3h 25m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Yokohama and Naoshima. We recommend that you fly from Tokyo Haneda (HND) to Okayama (OKJ) then take the train to Chayamachi and then to Uno then take a ferry to Honmura. instead which will take 3h 25m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Yokohama to Naoshima. We recommend that you fly from Tokyo Haneda (HND) to Okayama (OKJ) then take the train to Chayamachi and then to Uno then take a ferry to Honmura. instead which will take 3h 25m.
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 Yokohama to Naoshima. We recommend that you take the train to Okayama then take a ferry to Honmura. instead which will take 4h 20m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Yokohama to Naoshima is to take the train and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 4h 20m and will usually cost around ¥21,765 ($160).
Compare travel optionsbetween Yokohama and Naoshima
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane, Train and Ferry + 6 similar | 3h 25m | ¥44,080($320) | 5 times a day | 622km (386 miles) |
| Fly to Takamatsu (TAK), train and ferry | 3h 60m | ¥44,905($330) | 5 times a day | 662km (412 miles) |
| Fly to Kobe (UKB), train and ferry | 4hrs | ¥30,940($225) | 5 times a day | 624km (388 miles) |
| Fly to Osaka Itami (ITM), train and ferry | 4h 35m | ¥33,815($245) | 5 times a day | 701km (436 miles) |
| Fly to Kochi (KCZ), train and ferry | 5h 25m | ¥49,560($360) | 5 times a day | 828km (514 miles) |
| Fly to Hiroshima (HIJ), bus, train and ferry | 4h 30m | ¥29,025($210) | 5 times a day | 888km (552 miles) |
| Plane, Bus, Train and Ferry | 4h 30m | ¥49,010($360) | 5 times a day | 690km (429 miles) |
Train and Ferry | 4h 20m | ¥21,765($160) | 5 times a day | 685km (426 miles) |
Bus and Ferry + 1 similar | 9h 45m | ¥14,650($105) | once daily | 663km (412 miles) |
| Bus to Okayama, Ferry | 11h 55m | ¥13,555($100) | once daily | 722km (448 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 7h 50m | ¥9,995($73) | hourly | 661km (411 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Yokohama and Naoshima
Bus companies
Jam Jam Liner
Tokushima Bus Co
Chugoku JR Bus Company
Hiroshima Electric Railway
Ferry operators
Shikoku Kisen
Airlines
Skymark Airlines
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