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

The cheapest way to get from Kobe to Naoshima is to train and bus and ferry which costs ¥2500 - ¥3600 and takes 3h 35m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kobe to Naoshima is to drive and car ferry which takes 3h 2m and costs ¥3000 - ¥7000.

How far is it from Kobe to Naoshima?

The distance between Kobe and Naoshima is 158 km.

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

The best way to get from Kobe to Naoshima without a car is to train and bus and ferry which takes 3h 35m and costs ¥2500 - ¥3600.

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

It takes approximately 3h 35m to get from Kobe to Naoshima, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Naoshima?

There are 832+ hotels available in Naoshima.

Kobe to Naoshima - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, ferry, car, and car ferry

There are 3 ways to get from Kobe to Naoshima by train, bus, ferry, car, or car ferry

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train, bus, ferry
best
1. Take the train from Shin Kobe to Okayamatrain
2. Take the bus from Okayama Sta. to Uno Sta.bus
3. Take the ferry from Uno to Honmuraferry
3h 35m
¥2,578–3,511
Train, bus, ferry via Himeji
1. Take the train from Motomachi to Himejitrain
2. Take the train from Himeji to Okayamatrain
3. Take the bus from Okayama Sta. to Uno Sta.bus
4. Take the ferry from Uno to Honmuraferry
5h 48m
¥2,831–3,958
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Kobe to Unocar
2. Take the car ferry from Uno to Naoshimacarferry Uno – Naoshima
3h 2m
¥3,052–6,585

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Kobe to Naoshima.

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Distance: 157.6 km
Duration: 3h 35m

What companies run services between Kobe, Japan and Naoshima, Japan?

There is no direct connection from Kobe to Naoshima. However, you can 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 train from Motomachi to Honmura via Himeji, Okayama, Okayama Sta., Uno Sta., and Uno in around 5h 48m.

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