How to travel from Imabari-shi to Miyajima, Japan
The distance between Imabari-shi and Miyajima is around 138km (86 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus, then take the train and then take a ferry which takes around 2h 55m.
4 routes found
We've found 4 different ways to get from Imabari-shi to Miyajima by bus, train, ferry and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Miyajima → Imabari-shi if you're planning a return trip.
Train and Ferry
Take the train to Okayama and then to Hiroshima then take a ferry to Miyajima.
- Duration3h 25m
- Departshourly
- Typical cost¥10,950($80)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
We’ve grouped similar routes together, click the arrows to see the other options.
Car and Ferry
Drive to Matsuyama then take a ferry to Kure then drive to Miyajimaguchi then take a ferry to Miyajima.
- Duration3h 20m
- Departshourly
- Typical cost¥5,340($39)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Imabari-shi and Miyajima
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Imabari-shi to Miyajima by bus, train, ferry and car. The cheapest option is to drive and then take a ferry which costs around ¥5,340 ($39) and will take around 3h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus, then take the train and then take a ferry and arrive in approximately 2h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥8,625 ($63).
The distance between Imabari-shi and Miyajima is around 138km (86 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 67km (42 miles)
It takes around 2h 55m to get from Imabari-shi and Miyajima by bus, train and ferry.
The quickest way to get from Imabari-shi to Miyajima is to take the bus, then take the train and then take a ferry which takes around 2h 55m and will set you back approx ¥8,625 ($63).
The cheapest way to travel between Imabari-shi and Miyajima is to drive and then take a ferry which will typically cost around ¥5,340 ($39) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Imabari-shi and Miyajima. We recommend that you take the bus to Fukuyama station front then take the train to Hiroshima then take a ferry to Miyajima. instead which will take 2h 55m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Imabari-shi and Miyajima. We recommend that you take the bus to Fukuyama station front then take the train to Hiroshima then take a ferry to Miyajima. instead which will take 2h 55m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Imabari-shi to Miyajima. We recommend that you take the bus to Fukuyama station front then take the train 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 Imabari-shi to Miyajima. We recommend that you take the bus to Fukuyama station front then take the train 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 Imabari-shi to Miyajima is to take the bus, then take the train and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 2h 55m and will usually cost around ¥8,625 ($63).
Compare travel optionsbetween Imabari-shi and Miyajima
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train and Ferry + 2 similar | 3h 25m | ¥10,950($80) | hourly | 333km (207 miles) |
| Train to Matsuyama(Ehime), ferry | 4h 25m | ¥8,625($63) | every 4 hours | 143km (89 miles) |
| Bus, Train and Ferry | 2h 55m | ¥8,625($63) | 4 times a week | 203km (126 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 3h 20m | ¥5,340($39) | hourly | 138km (86 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Imabari-shi and Miyajima
Ferry operators
JR Miyajima Ferry
Miyajima Matsudai Kisen
Setonaikaikisen
Bus companies
Iyotetsu
Train operators
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