How to travel from Kanazawa to Miyajima, Japan
The distance between Kanazawa and Miyajima is around 589km (366 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly, then take the train and then take a ferry which takes around 3h 45m.
7 routes found
We've found 7 different ways to get from Kanazawa 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 → Kanazawa if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Ferry
Fly from Komatsu (KMQ) to Iwakuni Kintaikyo (IWK) then take a ferry to Miyajima.
- Duration3h 55m
- Flight time2h 50m
- Typical cost¥27,380($200)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Train and Ferry
Take the train to Kyoto and then to Hiroshima then take a ferry to Miyajima.
- Duration4h 35m
- Departshourly
- Typical cost¥16,430($120)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Car and Ferry
Drive to Miyajimaguchi then take a ferry to Miyajima.
- Duration6h 55m
- Departsevery 15 mins
- Typical cost¥9,310($68)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Kanazawa and Miyajima
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Kanazawa to Miyajima by train, ferry, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to drive and then take a ferry which costs around ¥9,310 ($68) and will take around 6h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly, then take the train and then take a ferry and arrive in approximately 3h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥33,540 ($245).
The distance between Kanazawa and Miyajima is around 589km (366 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 469km (292 miles)
It takes around 4h 35m to get from Kanazawa and Miyajima by train and ferry.
The quickest way to get from Kanazawa to Miyajima is to fly, then take the train and then take a ferry which takes around 3h 45m and will set you back approx ¥33,540 ($245).
The cheapest way to travel between Kanazawa and Miyajima is to drive and then take a ferry which will typically cost around ¥9,310 ($68) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Kanazawa and Miyajima. We recommend that you fly from Komatsu (KMQ) to Fukuoka (FUK) then take the train to Hiroshima then take a ferry to Miyajima. instead which will take 3h 45m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Kanazawa and Miyajima. We recommend that you fly from Komatsu (KMQ) to Fukuoka (FUK) then take the train to Hiroshima then take a ferry to Miyajima. instead which will take 3h 45m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Kanazawa to Miyajima. We recommend that you fly from Komatsu (KMQ) to Iwakuni Kintaikyo (IWK) then take a ferry to Miyajima. instead which will take 3h 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 Kanazawa to Miyajima. We recommend that you take the train to Kyoto and then to Hiroshima then take a ferry to Miyajima. instead which will take 4h 35m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Kanazawa to Miyajima is to take the train and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 4h 35m and will usually cost around ¥16,430 ($120).
Compare travel optionsbetween Kanazawa and Miyajima
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Ferry + 2 similar | 3h 55m | ¥27,380($200) | every 4 hours | 1,080km (671 miles) |
| Fly to Matsuyama (MYJ), ferry | 5h 35m | ¥36,965($270) | every 4 hours | 1,117km (694 miles) |
| Plane, Train and Ferry | 3h 45m | ¥33,540($245) | hourly | 932km (579 miles) |
Train and Ferry + 2 similar | 4h 35m | ¥16,430($120) | hourly | 589km (366 miles) |
| Bus, Train and Ferry | 6h 55m | ¥17,385($125) | hourly | 741km (460 miles) |
| Train, Bus and Ferry | 8h 25m | ¥16,565($120) | every 20 mins | 617km (384 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 6h 55m | ¥9,310($68) | every 15 mins | 607km (377 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Kanazawa and Miyajima
Ferry operators
JR Miyajima Ferry
Miyajima Matsudai Kisen
Aqua-net Hiroshima
Setonaikaikisen
Train operators
Airlines
Oriental Air Bridge
Bus companies
Meitetsu Bus
Chugoku JR Bus Company
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