How to travel from Hakone to Miyajima, Japan
The distance between Hakone and Miyajima is around 746km (464 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus, then take the train, then fly and then take a ferry which takes around 3h 35m.
9 routes found
We've found 9 different ways to get from Hakone to Miyajima by train, ferry, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Miyajima → Hakone if you're planning a return trip.
Bus to Odawara Station, train, plane and ferry
Take the bus to Odawara Station then take the train to Shinagawa then fly from Tokyo Haneda (HND) to Iwakuni Kintaikyo (IWK) then take the train to Miyajimaguchi then take a ferry to Miyajima.
- Duration3h 35m
- Flight time1h 35m
- Typical cost¥30,530($225)
Multiple operators
3 similiar routes
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Train and Ferry
Take the train to Hiroshima then take a ferry to Miyajima.
- Duration4h 50m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost¥21,080($155)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Bus and Ferry
Take the bus to Osaka Station JR Express BT and then to Hiroshima BC then take a ferry to Miyajima.
- Duration11h 50m
- Departsevery 20 mins
- Typical cost¥16,290($120)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Car and Ferry
Drive to Miyajimaguchi then take a ferry to Miyajima.
- Duration8h 30m
- Departsevery 15 mins
- Typical cost¥11,365($83)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Hakone and Miyajima
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Hakone to Miyajima by train, ferry, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to drive and then take a ferry which costs around ¥11,365 ($83) and will take around 8h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus, then take the train, then fly and then take a ferry and arrive in approximately 3h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥30,530 ($225).
The distance between Hakone and Miyajima is around 746km (464 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 623km (387 miles)
It takes around 4h 50m to get from Hakone and Miyajima by train and ferry.
The quickest way to get from Hakone to Miyajima is to take the bus, then take the train, then fly and then take a ferry which takes around 3h 35m and will set you back approx ¥30,530 ($225).
The cheapest way to travel between Hakone and Miyajima is to drive and then take a ferry which will typically cost around ¥11,365 ($83) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Hakone and Miyajima. We recommend that you take the bus to Odawara Station then take the train to Shinagawa then fly from Tokyo Haneda (HND) to Iwakuni Kintaikyo (IWK) then take the train to Miyajimaguchi then take a ferry to Miyajima. instead which will take 3h 35m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Hakone and Miyajima. We recommend that you take the bus to Odawara Station then take the train to Shinagawa then fly from Tokyo Haneda (HND) to Iwakuni Kintaikyo (IWK) then take the train to Miyajimaguchi then take a ferry to Miyajima. instead which will take 3h 35m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Hakone to Miyajima. We recommend that you take the bus to Odawara Station then take the train to Shinagawa then fly from Tokyo Haneda (HND) to Hiroshima (HIJ) then take the bus to Hiroshima Shinkansenguchi then take the train to Miyajimaguchi then take a ferry to Miyajima. instead which will take 4h 10m.
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 Hakone to Miyajima. We recommend that you take the train to Hiroshima then take a ferry to Miyajima. instead which will take 4h 50m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Hakone to Miyajima is to take the train and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 4h 50m and will usually cost around ¥21,080 ($155).
Compare travel optionsbetween Hakone and Miyajima
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bus to Odawara Station, train, plane and ferry + 3 similar | 3h 35m | ¥30,530($225) | every 4 hours | 829km (515 miles) |
| Bus, Train, Plane and Ferry | 4h 10m | ¥23,410($170) | every 30 mins | 807km (502 miles) |
| Bus to Odawara Station, train, plane and ferry | 4h 25m | ¥32,310($235) | every 2 hours | 830km (515 miles) |
| Bus to Odawara Station, train, plane and ferry | 4h 40m | ¥34,635($255) | every 3 hours | 1,068km (664 miles) |
Train and Ferry + 1 similar | 4h 50m | ¥21,080($155) | once daily | 778km (484 miles) |
| Train to Nagoya, ferry | 5h 25m | ¥22,450($165) | every 30 mins | 779km (484 miles) |
Bus and Ferry + 1 similar | 11h 50m | ¥16,290($120) | every 20 mins | 781km (485 miles) |
| Bus to Minatomachi, ferry | 17h 50m | ¥17,660($130) | once daily | 816km (507 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 8h 30m | ¥11,365($83) | every 15 mins | 746km (464 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Hakone and Miyajima
Bus companies
JR Bus Kanto
Chugoku JR Bus Company
Nankai Bus
Jam Jam Liner
Train operators
Airlines
Star Flyer
Ferry operators
JR Miyajima Ferry
Miyajima Matsudai Kisen
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