How to travel from Miyajima to Kanazawa, Japan
The distance between Miyajima and Kanazawa is around 589km (366 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a ferry and then fly which takes around 3h 40m.
7 routes found
We've found 7 different ways to get from Miyajima to Kanazawa by ferry, train, 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 Kanazawa → Miyajima if you're planning a return trip.
Ferry and Plane
Take a ferry to Miyajimaguchi then fly from Iwakuni Kintaikyo (IWK) to Komatsu (KMQ).
- Duration3h 40m
- Flight time2h 30m
- Typical cost¥38,330($280)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Ferry and Train
Take a ferry to Miyajimaguchi then take the train to Kyoto and then to Kanazawa.
- Duration4h 35m
- Departshourly
- Typical cost¥16,430($120)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Ferry and Car
Take a ferry to Miyajimaguchi then drive to Kanazawa.
- Duration6h 55m
- Departsevery 15 mins
- Typical cost¥9,310($68)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Miyajima and Kanazawa
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Miyajima to Kanazawa by ferry, train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take a ferry and then drive which costs around ¥9,310 ($68) and will take around 6h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a ferry and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥38,330 ($280).
The distance between Miyajima and Kanazawa 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 Miyajima and Kanazawa by ferry and train.
The quickest way to get from Miyajima to Kanazawa is to take a ferry and then fly which takes around 3h 40m and will set you back approx ¥38,330 ($280).
The cheapest way to travel between Miyajima and Kanazawa is to take a ferry and then drive which will typically cost around ¥9,310 ($68) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Miyajima and Kanazawa. We recommend that you take a ferry to Miyajimaguchi then fly from Iwakuni Kintaikyo (IWK) to Komatsu (KMQ). instead which will take 3h 40m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Miyajima and Kanazawa. We recommend that you take a ferry to Miyajimaguchi then fly from Iwakuni Kintaikyo (IWK) to Komatsu (KMQ). instead which will take 3h 40m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Miyajima to Kanazawa. We recommend that you take a ferry to Miyajimaguchi then fly from Iwakuni Kintaikyo (IWK) to Komatsu (KMQ). instead which will take 3h 40m.
The closest major airport to Kanazawa is Komatsu Airport (KMQ) (KMQ) which is approximately 29km (18 miles) from Kanazawa. Chubu Centrair International Airport (NGO) (NGO) 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 Miyajima to Kanazawa. We recommend that you take a ferry to Miyajimaguchi then take the train to Kyoto and then to Kanazawa. instead which will take 4h 35m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Miyajima to Kanazawa is to take a ferry and then take the train which takes, on average, 4h 35m and will usually cost around ¥16,430 ($120).
Compare travel optionsbetween Miyajima and Kanazawa
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Ferry and Plane + 2 similar | 3h 40m | ¥38,330($280) | every 4 hours | 1,080km (671 miles) |
| Ferry, Train and Plane | 3h 40m | ¥33,540($245) | hourly | 932km (579 miles) |
| Ferry, Plane and Train | 4hrs | ¥27,790($205) | every 4 hours | 1,059km (658 miles) |
Ferry and Train + 2 similar | 4h 35m | ¥16,430($120) | hourly | 589km (366 miles) |
| Ferry, Train and Bus | 6h 60m | ¥17,385($125) | hourly | 742km (461 miles) |
| Ferry, Bus and Train | 9h 25m | ¥15,605($115) | every 4 hours | 638km (396 miles) |
Ferry and Car | 6h 55m | ¥9,310($68) | every 15 mins | 607km (377 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Miyajima and Kanazawa
Airlines
Oriental Air Bridge
Star Flyer
Train operators
Ferry operators
JR Miyajima Ferry
Miyajima Matsudai Kisen
Aqua-net Hiroshima
Bus companies
Meitetsu Bus
Ryobi Express
Airports near Kanazawa
The following major airports near Kanazawa offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.
Komatsu Airport (KMQ)
- Distance
- 29km (18 miles) from Kanazawa
Chubu Centrair International Airport (NGO)
- Distance
- 192km (119 miles) from Kanazawa
Kansai International Airport (KIX)
- Distance
- 270km (168 miles) from Kanazawa