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

The cheapest way to get from Shōdoshima to Kobe is to car ferry and drive which costs ¥2700 - ¥3400 and takes 2h 58m.

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

The fastest way to get from Shōdoshima to Kobe is to car ferry and drive which takes 2h 58m and costs ¥2700 - ¥3400.

Is there a direct ferry between Shōdoshima and Kobe?

No, there is no direct ferry from Shōdoshima to Kobe. However, there are services departing from Shodoshima and arriving at Kobe via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 32m.

How far is it from Shōdoshima to Kobe?

The distance between Shōdoshima and Kobe is 115 km.

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

The best way to get from Shōdoshima to Kobe without a car is to car ferry and train which takes 3h 29m and costs ¥9000 - ¥12000.

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

It takes approximately 2h 58m to get from Shōdoshima to Kobe, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Kobe?

There are 330+ hotels available in Kobe.

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

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There are 4 ways to get from Shōdoshima to Kobe by car ferry, car, train, or bus

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, drive
best
1. Take the carferry from Fukuda Port to Himeji Portcarferry
2. Drive from Himeji Port to Kobecar
2h 58m
¥2,774–3,374
Car ferry, train
1. Take the carferry from Shodoshima to Takamatsu Ferry Terminalcarferry
2. Take the train from Takamatsu(Kagawa) to Okayamatrain
3. Take the train from Okayama to Shin Kobetrain
3h 29m
¥9,325–11,657
Car ferry, bus
1. Take the carferry from Shodoshima to Takamatsu Ferry Terminalcarferry Takamatsu Port
2. Take the bus from Takamatsu Station to Sannomiya BTbus Takamatsu Express Kobe
4h 40m
¥10,025–12,757
Car ferry
1. Take the carferry from Shodoshima to Kobecarferry
3h 32m
¥7,574–9,706

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Distance: 115.2 km
Duration: 2h 58m

What companies run services between Shōdoshima, Japan and Kobe, 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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