How to travel from Miyajima to Maizuru, Japan
The distance between Miyajima and Maizuru is around 387km (240 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a ferry, then take the train and then take the bus which takes around 3h 40m.
5 routes found
We've found 5 different ways to get from Miyajima to Maizuru 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 Maizuru → Miyajima if you're planning a return trip.
Ferry and Train
Take a ferry to Miyajimaguchi then take the train to Kyoto and then to Nishimaizuru.
- Duration3h 45m
- Departsevery 4 hours
- Typical cost¥13,280($95)
Multiple operators
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Ferry, Plane and Bus
Take a ferry to Hiroshima Port and then to Matsuyama then fly from Matsuyama (MYJ) to Osaka Itami (ITM) then take the bus to Nishimaizuru-eki.
- Duration5hrs
- Flight time50min
- Typical cost¥26,560($195)
Multiple operators
Ferry and Bus
Take a ferry to Motoyasu Pier Hiroshima then take the bus to Okayama Station West Gate then Sannomiya BT and then to Nishimaizuru-eki.
- Duration7h 55m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost¥10,265($75)
Multiple operators
Ferry and Car
Take a ferry to Miyajimaguchi then drive to Maizuru.
- Duration4h 40m
- Departsevery 15 mins
- Typical cost¥6,025($44)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Miyajima and Maizuru
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Miyajima to Maizuru by ferry, train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take a ferry and then drive which costs around ¥6,025 ($44) and will take around 4h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a ferry, then take the train and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 3h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥11,500 ($84).
The distance between Miyajima and Maizuru is around 387km (240 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 308km (191 miles)
It takes around 3h 45m to get from Miyajima and Maizuru by ferry and train.
The quickest way to get from Miyajima to Maizuru is to take a ferry, then take the train and then take the bus which takes around 3h 40m and will set you back approx ¥11,500 ($84).
The cheapest way to travel between Miyajima and Maizuru is to take a ferry and then drive which will typically cost around ¥6,025 ($44) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Miyajima and Maizuru. We recommend that you take a ferry to Miyajimaguchi then take the train to Shin-Kobe then take the bus to Nishimaizuru-eki. instead which will take 3h 40m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Miyajima and Maizuru. We recommend that you take a ferry to Miyajimaguchi then take the train to Shin-Kobe then take the bus to Nishimaizuru-eki. instead which will take 3h 40m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Miyajima to Maizuru. We recommend that you take a ferry to Hiroshima Port and then to Matsuyama then fly from Matsuyama (MYJ) to Osaka Itami (ITM) then take the bus to Nishimaizuru-eki. instead which will take 5hrs.
The closest major airport to Maizuru is Tajima Airport (TJH) (TJH) which is approximately 51km (32 miles) from Maizuru. Kansai International Airport (KIX) (KIX) and Chubu Centrair International Airport (NGO) (NGO) 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 Maizuru. We recommend that you take a ferry to Miyajimaguchi then take the train to Kyoto and then to Nishimaizuru. instead which will take 3h 45m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Miyajima to Maizuru is to take a ferry and then take the train which takes, on average, 3h 45m and will usually cost around ¥13,280 ($95).
Compare travel optionsbetween Miyajima and Maizuru
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Ferry and Train + 1 similar | 3h 45m | ¥13,280($95) | every 4 hours | 459km (285 miles) |
| Ferry, Train and Bus | 3h 40m | ¥11,500($84) | every 4 hours | 419km (260 miles) |
Ferry, Plane and Bus | 5hrs | ¥26,560($195) | twice daily | 464km (289 miles) |
Ferry and Bus | 7h 55m | ¥10,265($75) | once daily | 463km (288 miles) |
Ferry and Car | 4h 40m | ¥6,025($44) | every 15 mins | 387km (240 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Miyajima and Maizuru
Ferry operators
JR Miyajima Ferry
Miyajima Matsudai Kisen
Aqua-net Hiroshima
Setonaikaikisen
Train operators
Bus companies
Nihon Kotsu
Ryobi Express
Chutetsu Bus
Airlines
Airports near Maizuru
The following major airports near Maizuru offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.
Tajima Airport (TJH)
- Distance
- 51km (32 miles) from Maizuru
Kansai International Airport (KIX)
- Distance
- 115km (72 miles) from Maizuru
Chubu Centrair International Airport (NGO)
- Distance
- 149km (93 miles) from Maizuru