There are 3 ways to get from Kobe to Naoshima by train, ferry, car, car ferry, 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.
Train, ferry
best- Take the train from Shin Kobe to Okayamatrain
- Take the train from Okayama to Unotrain
- Take the ferry from Uno to Kimuraferry
3h 50m¥2,818–3,824Drive, car ferry
cheapest- Drive from Kobe to Unocar
- Take the carferry from Uno to Naoshimacarferry Uno – Naoshima
3h 2m¥2,683–6,049Train, bus, ferry
- Take the train from Motomachi to Himejitrain
- Take the train from Himeji to Okayamatrain
- Take the bus from Okayama Sta. to Chikkoginzabus
- Take the ferry from Uno to Kimuraferry
5h 23m¥2,987–4,124
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kobe to Naoshima is to train and ferry which costs ¥2800 - ¥3900 and takes 3h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Kobe to Naoshima is to drive and car ferry which takes 3h 2m and costs ¥2600 - ¥6500.
The distance between Kobe and Naoshima is 170 km.
The best way to get from Kobe to Naoshima without a car is to train and ferry which takes 3h 50m and costs ¥2800 - ¥3900.
It takes approximately 3h 50m to get from Kobe to Naoshima, including transfers.
There are 915+ hotels available in Naoshima.
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, take the train to Uno, walk to Uno, then take the ferry to Kimura. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Kobe to Naoshima via Uno and Naoshima in around 3h 2m.
- Phone
- 050-3772-3910
- Website
- JR CENTRAL
Train from Shin Kobe to Okayama
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- JR CENTRAL
- Schedules at
- JR West Timetable & Route Finder
- Phone
- 0570-00-2486
- Website
- JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)
Train from Shin Kobe to Okayama
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥1,900–2,800
- Schedules at
- JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)
Train from Okayama to Uno
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥500–750
- Schedules at
- jorudan.co.jp
Train from Motomachi to Himeji
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥850–1,300
- Schedules at
- JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)
Train from Himeji to Okayama
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥1,300–1,900
- Schedules at
- jorudan.co.jp
- Phone
- (050) 2016-1603
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Himeji to Okayama
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ¥1,300–1,800
- Website
- JR EAST
- Phone
- 086-230-2130
- Website
- Ryobi Bus
Bus from Okayama Sta. to Chikkoginza
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥450–650
- Website
- Ryobi Bus
- Phone
- 087-892-3104
- Website
- shikokukisen.com
Ferry from Uno to Kimura
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥366
- Schedules at
- shikokukisen.com
Car ferry from Uno to Naoshima
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥300–2,600
- Schedules at
- shikokukisen.com
- Passenger
- ¥300
- Bicycle (A passenger fare is required)
- ¥310
- Motorcycle (A passenger fare is required)Bicycle (A passenger fare is required)
- ¥600–1,000
- Car less than 6m length (inc. driver's fare)
- ¥1,500–2,600
Ferry from Uno to Kimura
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥366
- Schedules at
- shikokukisen.com
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