Kobe – Shodo Island

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Kobe – Shodo Island

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Ferry from Kobe to Shodo Island

Jumbo Ferry provides the ferry from Kobe to Shodo Island. Kobe Shodo Island ferries cost between £13 and £54, depending on ticket details. Prices exclude any service fees. Ferry timetables change seasonally, use our Deal Finder to get live pricing and availability for Kobe Shodo Island ferries.

Kobe Shodo Island Ferry Times

The first Kobe Shodo Island ferry typically departs from Kobe at around 01:00. The last ferry usually departs at 19:20.

How long is the ferry from Kobe to Shodo Island?

The Kobe Shodo Island ferry trip can take around 3 hours 20 minutes. The fastest sailings are approximately 3 hours 20 minutes with Jumbo Ferry. Sailing times can vary between ferry operators and can be impacted by weather conditions.

Kobe Shodo Island Ferry Operator Schedules

There are 22 weekly sailings from Kobe to Shodo Island provided by Jumbo Ferry. Timetables can change from season to season.

Kobe Shodo Island Ferry Prices

Kobe Shodo Island ferry prices typically range between £13* and £54*. The average price is typically £26*. The cheapest Kobe Shodo Island ferry prices start from £13*. The average price for a foot passenger is £24*. The average price for a car is £94*.

Pricing will vary depending on number of passengers, vehicle type, route and sailing times. Pricing is taken from searches over last 30 days and exclusive of service fees, last updated April 25.

How far is it from Kobe to Shodo Island?

The distance between Kobe to Shodo Island is approximately 65.6 miles (105.6km) or 57 nautical miles.

Can I travel by car on the Kobe Shodo Island ferry?

Yes, Jumbo Ferry ferries allow cars on board ferries between Kobe and Shodo Island. Use our Deal Finder to get live pricing for car ferries between Kobe and Shodo Island.

Can I travel as a foot passenger from Kobe to Shodo Island?

Yes, foot passengers can travel with Jumbo Ferry ferries between Kobe and Shodo Island.

Can I take my pet on the ferry from Kobe to Shodo Island?

Pets are currently not allowed on board the ferries from Kobe to Shodo Island.

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Kobe - Shodo Island Ferry Route summary
Departure DestinationOsaka
DestinationShodoshima
No. of Operators1
OperatorsJumbo Ferry
Average Price£26
Average Daily Sailings3
Average Weekly Sailings22
Average Sailing Duration3 h 20 m
Fastest Sailing Duration3 h 20 m
First Ferry01:00
Last Ferry19:20
Distance57 Nautical Miles

* Prices subject to change, pricing is taken from last 30 days, last updated 1 April 2025.

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Ferry Timetables

Ferry Timetables between 31/03/2025 and 06/04/2025

Operator Departure Time Arrival Time Duration Sailing Days
Jumbo Ferry 01:00 07:30 6 hours 30 minutes Everyday
Jumbo Ferry 08:15 11:35 3 hours 20 minutes Everyday
Jumbo Ferry 11:20 14:40 3 hours 20 minutes Mon, Sun
Jumbo Ferry 13:00 16:20 3 hours 20 minutes Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat
Jumbo Ferry 19:20 22:40 3 hours 20 minutes Mon, Sun

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