How to travel from Hamada to Miyajima, Japan

The distance between Hamada and Miyajima is around 117km (73 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive and then take a ferry which takes around 1h 25m.

2 routes found

We've found 2 different ways to get from Hamada to Miyajima by bus, ferry and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out MiyajimaHamada if you're planning a return trip.

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Bus and Ferry

Take the bus to Hiroshima then take a ferry to Miyajima.

  • Duration2h 55m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    ¥3,695($27)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Car and Ferry

Drive to Miyajimaguchi then take a ferry to Miyajima.

  • Duration1h 25m
  • Departsevery 15 mins
  • Typical cost
    ¥2,055($15)
Operated by

Multiple operators

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Hamada and Miyajima

There are several options for getting from Hamada to Miyajima by bus, ferry and car. The cheapest option is to drive and then take a ferry which costs around ¥2,055 ($15) and will take around 1h 25m.

The distance between Hamada and Miyajima is around 117km (73 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 73km (45 miles)

It takes around 2h 55m to get from Hamada and Miyajima by bus and ferry.

The quickest way to get from Hamada to Miyajima is to drive and then take a ferry which takes around 1h 25m and will set you back approx ¥2,055 ($15).

The cheapest way to travel between Hamada and Miyajima is to drive and then take a ferry which will typically cost around ¥2,055 ($15) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Hamada and Miyajima. We recommend that you drive to Miyajimaguchi then take a ferry to Miyajima. instead which will take 1h 25m.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Hamada and Miyajima. We recommend that you drive to Miyajimaguchi then take a ferry to Miyajima. instead which will take 1h 25m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Hamada to Miyajima. We recommend that you take the bus to Hiroshima then take a ferry to Miyajima. instead which will take 2h 55m.

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 Hamada to Miyajima. We recommend that you take the bus to Hiroshima then take a ferry to Miyajima. instead which will take 2h 55m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Hamada to Miyajima is to take the bus and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 2h 55m and will usually cost around ¥3,695 ($27).

How do I get from Hamada to Miyajima

Compare travel optionsbetween Hamada and Miyajima

Transport options from Hamada to Miyajima
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus and Ferry
2h 55m
¥3,695($27)
hourly217km (135 miles)
Car and Ferry
1h 25m
¥2,055($15)
every 15 mins117km (73 miles)

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Airports near Miyajima

The following major airports near Miyajima offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.

IWK
Iwakuni Kintaikyo Airport (IWK)
Domestic Airport
Distance
17km (10 miles) from Miyajima
FUK
Fukuoka Airport (FUK)
International Airport
Distance
188km (117 miles) from Miyajima
KIX
Kansai International Airport (KIX)
International Airport
Distance
270km (168 miles) from Miyajima