What is the cheapest way to get from Shōdoshima to Sakai?

The cheapest way to get from Shōdoshima to Sakai is to car ferry and drive which costs ¥3300 - ¥4400 and takes 3h 36m.

What is the fastest way to get from Shōdoshima to Sakai?

The fastest way to get from Shōdoshima to Sakai is to car ferry and drive which takes 3h 36m and costs ¥3300 - ¥4400.

How far is it from Shōdoshima to Sakai?

The distance between Shōdoshima and Sakai is 278 km.

How do I travel from Shōdoshima to Sakai without a car?

The best way to get from Shōdoshima to Sakai without a car is to car ferry and train which takes 3h 59m and costs ¥7500 - ¥20000.

How long does it take to get from Shōdoshima to Sakai?

It takes approximately 3h 59m to get from Shōdoshima to Sakai, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Sakai?

There are 7382+ hotels available in Sakai.

Shōdoshima to Sakai - 5 ways to travel via train, car ferry, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Shōdoshima to Sakai by car ferry, train, bus, 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.

Car ferry, train
best
1. Take the car ferry from Shodoshima to Takamatsu Ferry Terminal
2. Take the train from Takamatsu(Kagawa) to Okayama
3. Take the train from Okayama to Shin-Ōsaka Station
3h 59m
¥7,748–19,734
Car ferry, drive
cheapest
1. Take the car ferry from Fukuda Port to Himeji Port
2. Drive from Himeji Port to Sakai
3h 36m
¥3,375–4,374
Car ferry
1. Take the car ferry from Shodoshima to Kobe
4h 47m
¥4,418–6,794
Car ferry, bus via Kobe-Sannomiya
1. Take the car ferry from Shodoshima to Takamatsu Ferry TerminalTakamatsu Port
2. Take the bus from Takamatsu Station to Sannomiya BTTakamatsu Express Kobe
6h 14m
¥6,448–13,574
Car ferry, bus
1. Take the car ferry from Shodoshima to Takamatsu Ferry TerminalTakamatsu Port
2. Take the bus from Takamatsu Station to Namba(Nankai)
6h 28m
¥6,018–12,964

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 278.2 km
Duration: 3h 59m

What companies run services between Shōdoshima, Japan and Sakai, Ōsaka, Japan?

Jumbo Ferry operates a car ferry from Shodoshima to Kobe 3 times a day. Tickets cost ¥1,900–3,000 and the journey takes 3h 20m.

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