How to travel from Koyasan to Miyajima, Japan
The distance between Koyasan and Miyajima is around 424km (264 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then take a ferry which takes around 3h 25m.
4 routes found
We've found 4 different ways to get from Koyasan to Miyajima by train, ferry, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Miyajima → Koyasan if you're planning a return trip.
Train and Ferry
Take the train to Shin-Osaka and then to Hiroshima then take a ferry to Miyajima.
- Duration3h 25m
- Departshourly
- Typical cost¥32,035($235)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
We’ve grouped similar routes together, click the arrows to see the other options.
Car and Ferry
Drive to Miyajimaguchi then take a ferry to Miyajima.
- Duration5h 10m
- Departsevery 15 mins
- Typical cost¥6,710($49)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Koyasan and Miyajima
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Koyasan to Miyajima by train, ferry, bus and car. The cheapest option is to drive and then take a ferry which costs around ¥6,710 ($49) and will take around 5h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then take a ferry and arrive in approximately 3h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥32,035 ($235).
The distance between Koyasan and Miyajima is around 424km (264 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 300km (187 miles)
It takes around 3h 25m to get from Koyasan and Miyajima by train and ferry.
The quickest way to get from Koyasan to Miyajima is to take the train and then take a ferry which takes around 3h 25m and will set you back approx ¥32,035 ($235).
The cheapest way to travel between Koyasan and Miyajima is to drive and then take a ferry which will typically cost around ¥6,710 ($49) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Koyasan and Miyajima. We recommend that you take the train to Shin-Osaka and then to Hiroshima then take a ferry to Miyajima. instead which will take 3h 25m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Koyasan and Miyajima. We recommend that you take the train to Shin-Osaka and then to Hiroshima then take a ferry to Miyajima. instead which will take 3h 25m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Koyasan to Miyajima. We recommend that you take the train to Shin-Osaka and then to Hiroshima then take a ferry to Miyajima. instead which will take 3h 25m.
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 Koyasan to Miyajima. We recommend that you take the train to Shin-Osaka and then to Hiroshima then take a ferry to Miyajima. instead which will take 3h 25m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Koyasan to Miyajima is to take the train and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 3h 25m and will usually cost around ¥32,035 ($235).
Compare travel optionsbetween Koyasan and Miyajima
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train and Ferry + 2 similar | 3h 25m | ¥32,035($235) | hourly | 424km (264 miles) |
| Bus, Train and Ferry | 5h 5m | ¥12,595($90) | once daily | 445km (276 miles) |
| Bus to Kansai Airport Terminal 1, train and ferry | 5h 40m | ¥12,595($90) | once daily | 432km (268 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 5h 10m | ¥6,710($49) | every 15 mins | 427km (265 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Koyasan and Miyajima
Ferry operators
JR Miyajima Ferry
Miyajima Matsudai Kisen
Train operators
Bus companies
Kansai Airport Transportation Enterprise
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