How to travel from Itsukushima to Nagasaki, Japan
The distance between Itsukushima and Nagasaki is around 398km (248 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a ferry and then take the train which takes around 3h 35m.
5 routes found
We've found 5 different ways to get from Itsukushima to Nagasaki by ferry, tram, train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Nagasaki → Itsukushima if you're planning a return trip.
Ferry and Train
Take a ferry to Miyajimaguchi then take the train to Shin-Tosu and then to Nagasaki(Nagasaki).
- Duration3h 35m
- Departshourly
- Typical cost¥15,880($115)
Multiple operators
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Ferry and Bus
Take a ferry to Motoyasu Pier Hiroshima then take the bus to Hakata Bus Terminal and then to Nagasaki.
- Duration7h 55m
- Departsevery 4 hours
- Typical cost¥12,185($89)
Multiple operators
Ferry and Car
Take a ferry to Miyajimaguchi then drive to Nagasaki.
- Duration4h 40m
- Departsevery 15 mins
- Typical cost¥6,025($44)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Itsukushima and Nagasaki
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Itsukushima to Nagasaki by ferry, tram, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take a ferry and then drive which costs around ¥6,025 ($44) and will take around 4h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a ferry and then take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥15,880 ($115).
The distance between Itsukushima and Nagasaki is around 398km (248 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 282km (175 miles)
It takes around 4h 25m to get from Itsukushima and Nagasaki by ferry, tram and train.
The quickest way to get from Itsukushima to Nagasaki is to take a ferry and then take the train which takes around 3h 35m and will set you back approx ¥15,880 ($115).
The cheapest way to travel between Itsukushima and Nagasaki is to take a ferry and then drive which will typically cost around ¥6,025 ($44) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Itsukushima and Nagasaki. We recommend that you take a ferry to Miyajimaguchi then take the train to Shin-Tosu and then to Nagasaki(Nagasaki). instead which will take 3h 35m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Itsukushima and Nagasaki. We recommend that you take a ferry to Miyajimaguchi then take the train to Shin-Tosu and then to Nagasaki(Nagasaki). instead which will take 3h 35m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Itsukushima to Nagasaki. We recommend that you take a ferry to Miyajimaguchi then take a tram to Hiroshima Station then take the train to Hakata and then to Nagasaki(Nagasaki). instead which will take 4h 25m.
The closest major airport to Nagasaki is Nagasaki Airport (NGS) (NGS) which is approximately 19km (12 miles) from Nagasaki. Amakusa Airport (AXJ) (AXJ) and Fukuoka Airport (FUK) (FUK) 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 Itsukushima to Nagasaki. We recommend that you take a ferry to Miyajimaguchi then take a tram to Hiroshima Station then take the train to Hakata and then to Nagasaki(Nagasaki). instead which will take 4h 25m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Itsukushima to Nagasaki is to take a ferry, then take a tram and then take the train which takes, on average, 4h 25m and will usually cost around ¥15,605 ($115).
Compare travel optionsbetween Itsukushima and Nagasaki
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Ferry and Train + 2 similar | 3h 35m | ¥15,880($115) | hourly | 418km (260 miles) |
| Ferry, Train and Bus | 4h 15m | ¥13,555($100) | hourly | 428km (266 miles) |
| Ferry, Tram and Train | 4h 25m | ¥15,605($115) | hourly | 423km (263 miles) |
Ferry and Bus | 7h 55m | ¥12,185($89) | every 4 hours | 461km (286 miles) |
Ferry and Car | 4h 40m | ¥6,025($44) | every 15 mins | 398km (248 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Itsukushima and Nagasaki
Ferry operators
JR Miyajima Ferry
Miyajima Matsudai Kisen
Aqua-net Hiroshima
Train operators
Bus companies
Nishitetsu
Hiroko Kanko
Tram operators
Hiroshima Electric Railway
Airports near Nagasaki
The following major airports near Nagasaki offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.
Nagasaki Airport (NGS)
- Distance
- 19km (12 miles) from Nagasaki
Amakusa Airport (AXJ)
- Distance
- 39km (25 miles) from Nagasaki
Fukuoka Airport (FUK)
- Distance
- 107km (66 miles) from Nagasaki