How to travel from Miyajima to Akune, Japan
The distance between Miyajima and Akune is around 472km (293 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a ferry and then take the train which takes around 3h 30m.
6 routes found
We've found 6 different ways to get from Miyajima to Akune by ferry, train, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Akune → Miyajima if you're planning a return trip.
Ferry and Train
Take a ferry to Miyajimaguchi then take the train to Izumi(Kagoshima).
- Duration3h 30m
- Departsevery 3 hours
- Typical cost¥12,320($90)
Multiple operators
Ferry, Train and Plane
Take a ferry to Hiroshima Port and then to Matsuyama then take the train to Otemachi Sta. then fly from Matsuyama (MYJ) to Kagoshima (KOJ) then take the train to Izumi(Kagoshima) and then to Akune.
- Duration4h 60m
- Flight time1hr
- Typical cost¥30,940($225)
Multiple operators
3 similiar routes
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Ferry and Car
Take a ferry to Miyajimaguchi then drive to Akune.
- Duration5h 30m
- Departsevery 15 mins
- Typical cost¥7,395($54)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Miyajima and Akune
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Miyajima to Akune by ferry, train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take a ferry and then drive which costs around ¥7,395 ($54) and will take around 5h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a ferry and then take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥12,320 ($90).
The distance between Miyajima and Akune is around 472km (293 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 319km (198 miles)
It takes around 3h 30m to get from Miyajima and Akune by ferry and train.
The quickest way to get from Miyajima to Akune is to take a ferry and then take the train which takes around 3h 30m and will set you back approx ¥12,320 ($90).
The cheapest way to travel between Miyajima and Akune is to take a ferry and then drive which will typically cost around ¥7,395 ($54) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Miyajima and Akune. We recommend that you take a ferry to Miyajimaguchi then take the train to Izumi(Kagoshima). instead which will take 3h 30m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Miyajima and Akune. We recommend that you take a ferry to Miyajimaguchi then take the train to Izumi(Kagoshima). instead which will take 3h 30m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Miyajima to Akune. We recommend that you take a ferry to Miyajimaguchi then take the train to Hakata then fly from Fukuoka (FUK) to Amakusa (AXJ) then drive to Ushibuka Port then take a ferry to Kuranomoto Port. instead which will take 4hrs.
The closest major airport to Akune is Amakusa Airport (AXJ) (AXJ) which is approximately 52km (32 miles) from Akune. Kagoshima Airport (KOJ) (KOJ) 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 Miyajima to Akune. We recommend that you take a ferry to Miyajimaguchi then take the train to Izumi(Kagoshima). instead which will take 3h 30m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Miyajima to Akune is to take a ferry and then take the train which takes, on average, 3h 30m and will usually cost around ¥12,320 ($90).
Compare travel optionsbetween Miyajima and Akune
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Ferry and Train | 3h 30m | ¥12,320($90) | every 3 hours | 480km (298 miles) |
Ferry, Train and Plane + 3 similar | 4h 60m | ¥30,940($225) | every 4 hours | 511km (317 miles) |
| Ferry, Plane and Car | 5h 40m | ¥28,885($210) | every 4 hours | 515km (320 miles) |
| Ferry, Train, Plane and Car | 4hrs | ¥28,200($205) | every 3 hours | 486km (302 miles) |
| Ferry to Miyajimaguchi, train, plane and car | 5h 35m | ¥29,435($215) | every 3 hours | 553km (343 miles) |
Ferry and Car | 5h 30m | ¥7,395($54) | every 15 mins | 472km (293 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Miyajima and Akune
Ferry operators
JR Miyajima Ferry
Miyajima Matsudai Kisen
Sanwa Merchant Vessel Co.. Ltd.
Setonaikaikisen
Train operators
Hisatsu Orange Railway
Airlines
Amakusa Airlines
Solaseed Air
Airports near Akune
The following major airports near Akune offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.
Amakusa Airport (AXJ)
- Distance
- 52km (32 miles) from Akune
Kagoshima Airport (KOJ)
- Distance
- 55km (34 miles) from Akune
Fukuoka Airport (FUK)
- Distance
- 176km (109 miles) from Akune