How to travel from Matsue to Miyajima, Japan
The distance between Matsue and Miyajima is around 192km (119 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive and then take a ferry which takes around 2h 15m.
4 routes found
We've found 4 different ways to get from Matsue 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 → Matsue 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 55m
- Departstwice daily
- Typical cost¥11,635($85)
Multiple operators
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Bus and Ferry
Take the bus to Ōtsuka Station then take a ferry to Miyajima.
- Duration4h 25m
- Departstwice a week
- Typical cost¥5,885($43)
Multiple operators
Car and Ferry
Drive to Miyajimaguchi then take a ferry to Miyajima.
- Duration2h 15m
- Departsevery 15 mins
- Typical cost¥3,150($23)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Matsue and Miyajima
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Matsue to Miyajima by train, ferry, bus and car. The cheapest option is to drive and then take a ferry which costs around ¥3,150 ($23) and will take around 2h 15m.
The distance between Matsue and Miyajima is around 192km (119 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 149km (93 miles)
It takes around 3h 55m to get from Matsue and Miyajima by train and ferry.
The quickest way to get from Matsue to Miyajima is to drive and then take a ferry which takes around 2h 15m and will set you back approx ¥3,150 ($23).
The cheapest way to travel between Matsue and Miyajima is to drive and then take a ferry which will typically cost around ¥3,150 ($23) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Matsue and Miyajima. We recommend that you drive to Miyajimaguchi then take a ferry to Miyajima. instead which will take 2h 15m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Matsue and Miyajima. We recommend that you drive to Miyajimaguchi then take a ferry to Miyajima. instead which will take 2h 15m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Matsue to Miyajima. We recommend that you take the train to Okayama and then to Hiroshima 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 Matsue to Miyajima. We recommend that you take the train to Okayama and then to Hiroshima then take a ferry to Miyajima. instead which will take 3h 55m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Matsue to Miyajima is to take the train and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 3h 55m and will usually cost around ¥11,635 ($85).
Compare travel optionsbetween Matsue and Miyajima
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train and Ferry + 1 similar | 3h 55m | ¥11,635($85) | twice daily | 354km (220 miles) |
| Train, Bus and Ferry | 4h 50m | ¥7,255($53) | every 4 hours | 335km (208 miles) |
Bus and Ferry | 4h 25m | ¥5,885($43) | twice a week | 253km (157 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 2h 15m | ¥3,150($23) | every 15 mins | 192km (119 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Matsue and Miyajima
Ferry operators
JR Miyajima Ferry
Miyajima Matsudai Kisen
Train operators
Bus companies
Chugoku JR Bus Company
Nihon Kotsu
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