How to travel from Miyajima to Kurashiki, Japan
The distance between Miyajima and Kurashiki is around 166km (103 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a ferry and then take the train which takes around 1h 35m.
4 routes found
We've found 4 different ways to get from Miyajima to Kurashiki by ferry, train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Kurashiki → Miyajima if you're planning a return trip.
Ferry and Train
Take a ferry to Miyajimaguchi then take the train to Hiroshima and then to Okayama.
- Duration1h 35m
- Departsevery 30 mins
- Typical cost¥6,435($47)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Ferry and Bus
Take a ferry to Miyajimaguchi then take the bus to Okayama Station West Gate.
- Duration3h 25m
- Departshourly
- Typical cost¥3,835($28)
Multiple operators
Ferry and Car
Take a ferry to Miyajimaguchi then drive to Kurashiki.
- Duration1h 60m
- Departsevery 15 mins
- Typical cost¥2,740($20)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Miyajima and Kurashiki
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Miyajima to Kurashiki by ferry, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take a ferry and then drive which costs around ¥2,740 ($20) and will take around 1h 60m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a ferry and then take the train and arrive in approximately 1h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥6,435 ($47).
The distance between Miyajima and Kurashiki is around 166km (103 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 139km (86 miles)
It takes around 1h 35m to get from Miyajima and Kurashiki by ferry and train.
The quickest way to get from Miyajima to Kurashiki is to take a ferry and then take the train which takes around 1h 35m and will set you back approx ¥6,435 ($47).
The cheapest way to travel between Miyajima and Kurashiki is to take a ferry and then drive which will typically cost around ¥2,740 ($20) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Miyajima and Kurashiki. We recommend that you take a ferry to Miyajimaguchi then take the train to Hiroshima and then to Okayama. instead which will take 1h 35m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Miyajima and Kurashiki. We recommend that you take a ferry to Miyajimaguchi then take the train to Hiroshima and then to Okayama. instead which will take 1h 35m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Miyajima to Kurashiki. We recommend that you take a ferry to Miyajimaguchi then take the train to Hiroshima and then to Okayama. instead which will take 1h 35m.
The closest major airport to Kurashiki is Okayama Airport (OKJ) (OKJ) which is approximately 21km (13 miles) from Kurashiki. Takamatsu Airport (TAK) (TAK) 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 Kurashiki. We recommend that you take a ferry to Miyajimaguchi then take the train to Hiroshima and then to Okayama. instead which will take 1h 35m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Miyajima to Kurashiki is to take a ferry and then take the train which takes, on average, 1h 35m and will usually cost around ¥6,435 ($47).
Compare travel optionsbetween Miyajima and Kurashiki
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Ferry and Train + 1 similar | 1h 35m | ¥6,435($47) | every 30 mins | 184km (114 miles) |
| Ferry to Miyajimaguchi, train | 3h 15m | ¥3,560($26) | hourly | 194km (121 miles) |
Ferry and Bus | 3h 25m | ¥3,835($28) | hourly | 203km (126 miles) |
Ferry and Car | 1h 60m | ¥2,740($20) | every 15 mins | 166km (103 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Miyajima and Kurashiki
Ferry operators
JR Miyajima Ferry
Miyajima Matsudai Kisen
Train operators
Bus companies
Ryobi Express
Airports near Kurashiki
The following major airports near Kurashiki offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.
Okayama Airport (OKJ)
- Distance
- 21km (13 miles) from Kurashiki
Takamatsu Airport (TAK)
- Distance
- 47km (29 miles) from Kurashiki
Kansai International Airport (KIX)
- Distance
- 136km (84 miles) from Kurashiki