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

The cheapest way to get from Naoshima to Kobe is to car ferry and drive which costs ¥2900 - ¥7000 and takes 3h 3m.

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

The fastest way to get from Naoshima to Kobe is to car ferry and drive which takes 3h 3m and costs ¥2900 - ¥7000.

How far is it from Naoshima to Kobe?

The distance between Naoshima and Kobe is 161 km.

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

The best way to get from Naoshima to Kobe without a car is to ferry and bus and train which takes 2h 45m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 2h 45m to get from Naoshima to Kobe, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Kobe?

There are 322+ hotels available in Kobe.

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

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

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

Ferry, bus, train
best
1. Take the ferry from Honmura to Unoferry
2. Take the bus from Uno Sta. to Okayama Sta.bus
3. Take the train from Okayama to Shin Kobetrain
2h 45m
Car ferry, drive
cheapest
1. Take the car ferry from Naoshima to Unocarferry Uno – Naoshima
2. Drive from Uno to Kobecar
3h 3m
¥2,938–6,556
Ferry, bus, train via Nishi Akashi
1. Take the ferry from Honmura to Unoferry
2. Take the bus from Uno Sta. to Okayama Sta.bus
3. Take the train from Okayama to Nishi Akashitrain
4h 23m

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Naoshima to Kobe.

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Distance: 161.3 km
Duration: 2h 45m

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

There is no direct connection from Naoshima to Kobe. However, you can take the ferry to Uno, walk to Uno Sta., take the bus to Okayama Sta., walk to Okayama, then take the train to Shin Kobe. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Honmura to Motomachi via Uno, Uno Sta., Okayama Sta., Okayama, Nishi Akashi, and Nishi-Akashi in around 4h 23m.

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