What is the cheapest way to get from Gion to Naoshima?

The cheapest way to get from Gion to Naoshima is to train and bus and ferry via Osaka which costs ¥4400 - ¥4800 and takes 7h 28m.

What is the fastest way to get from Gion to Naoshima?

The fastest way to get from Gion to Naoshima is to drive and car ferry which takes 3h 33m and costs ¥3900 - ¥8000.

How far is it from Gion to Naoshima?

The distance between Gion and Naoshima is 228 km.

How do I travel from Gion to Naoshima without a car?

The best way to get from Gion to Naoshima without a car is to train and bus and ferry which takes 3h 41m and costs ¥6000 - ¥10000.

How long does it take to get from Gion to Naoshima?

It takes approximately 3h 41m to get from Gion to Naoshima, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Naoshima?

There are 705+ hotels available in Naoshima.

Gion to Naoshima - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, ferry, car, and car ferry

There are 4 ways to get from Gion to Naoshima by train, bus, ferry, car, or car ferry

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Train, bus, ferry
best
1. Take the train from Kyōto to Okayamatrain
2. Take the bus from Okayama Sta. to Uno Sta.bus
3. Take the ferry from Uno to Honmuraferry
3h 41m
¥6,390–9,580
Drive, car ferry
cheapest
1. Drive from Gion to Unocar
2. Take the car ferry from Uno to Naoshimacarferry Uno – Naoshima
3h 33m
¥3,959–7,890
Bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi to Okayamabus Kyoto
2. Take the ferry from Uno to Honmuraferry Uno – Naoshima
7h 11m
¥4,780–5,480
Train, bus, ferry via Osaka
1. Take the train from Kyoto-kawaramachi to Osaka-umedatrain
2. Take the bus from Osaka Station JR Express BT to Okayama Station West Exitbus
3. Take the ferry from Uno to Honmuraferry
7h 28m
¥4,473–4,759

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 228.5 km
Duration: 3h 41m

What companies run services between Gion, Kyoto, Japan and Naoshima, Japan?

There is no direct connection from Gion to Naoshima. However, you can take the line 17 bus to Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi, walk to Kyōto, take the train to Okayama, walk to Okayama Sta., take the bus to Uno Sta., walk to Uno, then take the ferry to Honmura. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Shijo Kawaramachi to Honmura via Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi, Okayama, Okayama Sta., Chikkoginza, and Uno in around 7h 11m.

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