How to travel from Fukui to Miyajima, Japan
The distance between Fukui and Miyajima is around 512km (318 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then take a ferry which takes around 3h 45m.
3 routes found
We've found 3 different ways to get from Fukui to Miyajima by train, ferry, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Miyajima → Fukui if you're planning a return trip.
Train and Ferry
Take the train to Kyoto and then to Hiroshima then take a ferry to Miyajima.
- Duration3h 45m
- Departshourly
- Typical cost¥14,375($105)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Car and Ferry
Drive to Miyajimaguchi then take a ferry to Miyajima.
- Duration6h 10m
- Departsevery 15 mins
- Typical cost¥8,215($60)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Fukui and Miyajima
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Fukui to Miyajima by train, ferry, bus and car. The cheapest option is to drive and then take a ferry which costs around ¥8,215 ($60) and will take around 6h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then take a ferry and arrive in approximately 3h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥14,375 ($105).
The distance between Fukui and Miyajima is around 512km (318 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 408km (253 miles)
It takes around 3h 45m to get from Fukui and Miyajima by train and ferry.
The quickest way to get from Fukui to Miyajima is to take the train and then take a ferry which takes around 3h 45m and will set you back approx ¥14,375 ($105).
The cheapest way to travel between Fukui and Miyajima is to drive and then take a ferry which will typically cost around ¥8,215 ($60) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Fukui and Miyajima. We recommend that you take the train to Kyoto and then to Hiroshima then take a ferry to Miyajima. instead which will take 3h 45m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Fukui and Miyajima. We recommend that you take the train to Kyoto and then to Hiroshima then take a ferry to Miyajima. instead which will take 3h 45m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Fukui to Miyajima. We recommend that you take the train to Kyoto and then to Hiroshima then take a ferry to Miyajima. instead which will take 3h 45m.
The closest major airport to Miyajima is Iwakuni Kintaikyo Airport (IWK) (IWK) which is approximately 17km (10 miles) from Miyajima. Fukuoka Airport (FUK) (FUK) and Kansai International Airport (KIX) (KIX) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Drive yourself
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Fukui to Miyajima. We recommend that you take the train to Kyoto and then to Hiroshima then take a ferry to Miyajima. instead which will take 3h 45m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Fukui to Miyajima is to take the train and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 3h 45m and will usually cost around ¥14,375 ($105).
Compare travel optionsbetween Fukui and Miyajima
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train and Ferry + 1 similar | 3h 45m | ¥14,375($105) | hourly | 512km (318 miles) |
| Bus, Train and Ferry | 5h 20m | ¥13,690($100) | twice daily | 532km (331 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 6h 10m | ¥8,215($60) | every 15 mins | 532km (331 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Fukui and Miyajima
Ferry operators
JR Miyajima Ferry
Miyajima Matsudai Kisen
Train operators
Bus companies
Keifuku Bus
Airports near Miyajima
The following major airports near Miyajima offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.
Iwakuni Kintaikyo Airport (IWK)
- Distance
- 17km (10 miles) from Miyajima
Fukuoka Airport (FUK)
- Distance
- 188km (117 miles) from Miyajima
Kansai International Airport (KIX)
- Distance
- 270km (168 miles) from Miyajima