How to travel from Miyajima to Sakata, Japan
The distance between Miyajima and Sakata is around 1,064km (661 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a ferry and then fly which takes around 3h 45m.
8 routes found
We've found 8 different ways to get from Miyajima to Sakata 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 Sakata → Miyajima if you're planning a return trip.
Ferry and Plane
Take a ferry to Miyajimaguchi then fly from Iwakuni Kintaikyo (IWK) to Shonai (SYO).
- Duration3h 45m
- Flight time2h 35m
- Typical cost¥26,420($195)
Multiple operators
3 similiar routes
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Ferry and Train
Take a ferry to Miyajimaguchi then take the train to Tokyo then Niigata and then to Sakata(Yamagata).
- Duration8h 45m
- Departsevery 4 hours
- Typical cost¥34,910($255)
Multiple operators
Ferry and Bus
Take a ferry to Miyajimaguchi then take the bus to Osaka Station Nishigawa Underpass and then to Sakata Shoko BT.
- Duration16h 30m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost¥23,545($170)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Ferry and Car
Take a ferry to Miyajimaguchi then drive to Sakata.
- Duration12h 15m
- Departsevery 15 mins
- Typical cost¥16,155($120)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Miyajima and Sakata
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Miyajima to Sakata by ferry, train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take a ferry and then drive which costs around ¥16,155 ($120) and will take around 12h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a ferry and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥26,420 ($195).
The distance between Miyajima and Sakata is around 1,064km (661 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 847km (526 miles)
It takes around 8h 45m to get from Miyajima and Sakata by ferry and train.
The quickest way to get from Miyajima to Sakata is to take a ferry and then fly which takes around 3h 45m and will set you back approx ¥26,420 ($195).
The cheapest way to travel between Miyajima and Sakata is to take a ferry and then drive which will typically cost around ¥16,155 ($120) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Miyajima and Sakata. We recommend that you take a ferry to Miyajimaguchi then fly from Iwakuni Kintaikyo (IWK) to Shonai (SYO). instead which will take 3h 45m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Miyajima and Sakata. We recommend that you take a ferry to Miyajimaguchi then fly from Iwakuni Kintaikyo (IWK) to Shonai (SYO). instead which will take 3h 45m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Miyajima to Sakata. We recommend that you take a ferry to Miyajimaguchi then take the bus to Hiroshima Airport then fly from Hiroshima (HIJ) to Shonai (SYO). instead which will take 4h 25m.
The closest major airport to Sakata is Yamagata Airport (GAJ) (GAJ) which is approximately 73km (45 miles) from Sakata. Akita Airport (AXT) (AXT) and Narita International Airport (NRT) (NRT) 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 Sakata. We recommend that you take a ferry to Miyajimaguchi then take the train to Tokyo then Niigata and then to Sakata(Yamagata). instead which will take 8h 45m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Miyajima to Sakata is to take a ferry and then take the train which takes, on average, 8h 45m and will usually cost around ¥34,910 ($255).
Compare travel optionsbetween Miyajima and Sakata
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Ferry and Plane + 3 similar | 3h 45m | ¥26,420($195) | 4 times a day | 1,106km (687 miles) |
| Ferry to Hiroshima Port, plane | 5h 30m | ¥41,480($305) | 4 times a day | 1,143km (710 miles) |
| Ferry, Bus and Plane | 4h 25m | ¥27,515($200) | 4 times a day | 1,086km (675 miles) |
| Ferry to Miyajimaguchi, bus and plane | 6h 20m | ¥33,265($245) | every 3 hours | 1,090km (677 miles) |
Ferry and Train | 8h 45m | ¥34,910($255) | every 4 hours | 1,303km (810 miles) |
Ferry and Bus + 1 similar | 16h 30m | ¥23,545($170) | once daily | 1,104km (686 miles) |
| Ferry to Miyajimaguchi, bus | 21h 20m | ¥23,410($170) | once daily | 1,331km (827 miles) |
Ferry and Car | 12h 15m | ¥16,155($120) | every 15 mins | 1,064km (661 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Miyajima and Sakata
Bus companies
Chugoku JR Bus Company
Shonai Kotsu
Jam Jam Liner
Miyako Kotsu
Train operators
Ferry operators
JR Miyajima Ferry
Miyajima Matsudai Kisen
Setonaikaikisen
Airlines
Ibex Airlines
Airports near Sakata
The following major airports near Sakata offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.
Yamagata Airport (GAJ)
- Distance
- 73km (45 miles) from Sakata
Akita Airport (AXT)
- Distance
- 84km (52 miles) from Sakata
Narita International Airport (NRT)
- Distance
- 353km (219 miles) from Sakata