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.
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.
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Take the bus to Hiroshima then take a ferry to Miyajima.
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Drive to Miyajimaguchi then take a ferry to Miyajima.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Bus and Ferry | 2h 55m | ¥3,695($27) | hourly | 217km (135 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 1h 25m | ¥2,055($15) | every 15 mins | 117km (73 miles) |
JR Miyajima Ferry
Miyajima Matsudai Kisen
Chugoku JR Bus Company
The following major airports near Miyajima offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.