How to travel from Miyajima to Masuda, Japan
The distance between Miyajima and Masuda is around 131km (81 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a ferry and then drive which takes around 1h 55m.
3 routes found
We've found 3 different ways to get from Miyajima to Masuda 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 Masuda → Miyajima if you're planning a return trip.
Ferry and Train
Take a ferry to Miyajimaguchi then take the train to Shin-Yamaguchi and then to Masuda.
- Duration2h 45m
- Departstwice daily
- Typical cost¥8,490($62)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Ferry and Car
Take a ferry to Miyajimaguchi then drive to Masuda.
- Duration1h 55m
- Departsevery 15 mins
- Typical cost¥2,190($16)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Miyajima and Masuda
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Miyajima to Masuda by ferry, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take a ferry and then drive which costs around ¥2,190 ($16) and will take around 1h 55m.
The distance between Miyajima and Masuda is around 131km (81 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 62km (38 miles)
It takes around 2h 45m to get from Miyajima and Masuda by ferry and train.
The quickest way to get from Miyajima to Masuda is to take a ferry and then drive which takes around 1h 55m and will set you back approx ¥2,190 ($16).
The cheapest way to travel between Miyajima and Masuda is to take a ferry and then drive which will typically cost around ¥2,190 ($16) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Miyajima and Masuda. We recommend that you take a ferry to Miyajimaguchi then drive to Masuda. instead which will take 1h 55m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Miyajima and Masuda. We recommend that you take a ferry to Miyajimaguchi then drive to Masuda. instead which will take 1h 55m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Miyajima to Masuda. We recommend that you take a ferry to Miyajimaguchi then take the train to Shin-Yamaguchi and then to Masuda. instead which will take 2h 45m.
The closest major airport to Masuda is Hagi-Iwami Airport (IWJ) (IWJ) which is approximately 5km (3 miles) from Masuda. Iwakuni Kintaikyo Airport (IWK) (IWK) 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 Masuda. We recommend that you take a ferry to Miyajimaguchi then take the train to Shin-Yamaguchi and then to Masuda. instead which will take 2h 45m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Miyajima to Masuda is to take a ferry and then take the train which takes, on average, 2h 45m and will usually cost around ¥8,490 ($62).
Compare travel optionsbetween Miyajima and Masuda
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Ferry and Train + 1 similar | 2h 45m | ¥8,490($62) | twice daily | 240km (149 miles) |
| Ferry, Bus and Train | 3h 60m | ¥6,025($44) | every 4 hours | 172km (107 miles) |
Ferry and Car | 1h 55m | ¥2,190($16) | every 15 mins | 131km (81 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Miyajima and Masuda
Ferry operators
JR Miyajima Ferry
Miyajima Matsudai Kisen
Aqua-net Hiroshima
Train operators
Bus companies
Chugoku JR Bus Company
Airports near Masuda
The following major airports near Masuda offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.
Hagi-Iwami Airport (IWJ)
- Distance
- 5km (3 miles) from Masuda
Iwakuni Kintaikyo Airport (IWK)
- Distance
- 70km (43 miles) from Masuda
Fukuoka Airport (FUK)
- Distance
- 177km (110 miles) from Masuda