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

The cheapest way to get from Naoshima to Kobe is to ferry and bus which costs ¥3100 - ¥4300 and takes 5h 33m.

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

The fastest way to get from Naoshima to Kobe is to ferry and bus and train which takes 2h 34m and costs ¥4900 - ¥7500.

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 34m and costs ¥4900 - ¥7500.

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

It takes approximately 2h 34m to get from Naoshima to Kobe, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Kobe?

There are 287+ hotels available in Kobe.

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

There are 4 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 Uno
2. Take the bus from Uno Sta. to Okayama Sta.
3. Take the train from Okayama to Shin-Kōbe Station
2h 34m
¥4,910–7,450
Car ferry, drive
cheapest
1. Take the car ferry from Naoshima to UnoUno – Naoshima
2. Drive from Uno to Kobe
3h 2m
¥2,938–6,555
Ferry, bus, train via Honmura
1. Take the ferry from Honmura to Uno
2. Take the bus from Uno Sta. to Okayama Sta.
3. Take the train from Okayama to Shin-Kobe Station
2h 59m
¥4,910–7,450
Ferry, bus
1. Take the ferry from Honmura to Uno
2. Take the bus from Uno Sta. to Okayama Sta.
3. Take the bus from Okayama to Sannomiya BT
5h 33m
¥3,110–4,250

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Naoshima to Kobe.

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Distance: 160.9 km
Duration: 2h 34m

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-Kōbe Station. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Naoshima to Kobe via Naoshima and Uno in around 3h 2m.

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