How to travel from Miyajima to Sapporo, Japan
The distance between Miyajima and Sapporo is around 1,317km (819 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a ferry, then take the bus, then fly and then take the train which takes around 4hrs.
8 routes found
We've found 8 different ways to get from Miyajima to Sapporo by ferry, bus, plane and train. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Sapporo → Miyajima if you're planning a return trip.
Ferry, Plane and Train
Take a ferry to Miyajimaguchi then fly from Iwakuni Kintaikyo (IWK) to New Chitose (CTS) then take the train to Sapporo(Jr).
- Duration4h 25m
- Flight time3hrs
- Typical cost¥36,005($265)
Multiple operators
4 similiar routes
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Ferry and Train
Take a ferry to Miyajimaguchi then take the train to Tokyo then Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto and then to Sapporo(Jr).
- Duration12hrs
- Departsevery 3 hours
- Typical cost¥49,970($365)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Ferry and Bus
Take a ferry to Motoyasu Pier Hiroshima then take the bus to Osaka OCAT and then to Maizuru Ferry Terminal then take a ferry to Otaru.
- Duration1 day 6h
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost¥30,800($225)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Miyajima and Sapporo
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Miyajima to Sapporo by ferry, bus, plane and train. The cheapest option is to take a ferry and then take the bus which costs around ¥30,800 ($225) and will take around 1 day 6h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a ferry, then take the bus, then fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 4hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥31,625 ($230).
The distance between Miyajima and Sapporo is around 1,317km (819 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,252km (778 miles)
It takes around 4hrs to get from Miyajima and Sapporo by ferry, bus, plane and train.
The quickest way to get from Miyajima to Sapporo is to take a ferry, then take the bus, then fly and then take the train which takes around 4hrs and will set you back approx ¥31,625 ($230).
The cheapest way to travel between Miyajima and Sapporo is to take a ferry and then take the bus which will typically cost around ¥30,800 ($225) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Miyajima and Sapporo. We recommend that you take a ferry to Miyajimaguchi then take the bus to Hiroshima Airport then fly from Hiroshima (HIJ) to New Chitose (CTS) then take the train to Sapporo(Jr). instead which will take 4hrs.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Miyajima and Sapporo. We recommend that you take a ferry to Miyajimaguchi then take the bus to Hiroshima Airport then fly from Hiroshima (HIJ) to New Chitose (CTS) then take the train to Sapporo(Jr). instead which will take 4hrs.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Miyajima to Sapporo. We recommend that you take a ferry to Miyajimaguchi then take the bus to Hiroshima Airport then fly from Hiroshima (HIJ) to New Chitose (CTS) then take the train to Sapporo(Jr). instead which will take 4hrs.
The closest major airport to Sapporo is Okadama Airport (OKD) (OKD) which is approximately 6km (4 miles) from Sapporo. New Chitose Airport (CTS) (CTS) and Asahikawa Airport (AKJ) (AKJ) 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 Sapporo. We recommend that you take a ferry to Miyajimaguchi then take the bus to Hiroshima Airport then fly from Hiroshima (HIJ) to New Chitose (CTS) then take the train to Sapporo(Jr). instead which will take 4hrs.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Miyajima to Sapporo is to take a ferry, then take the bus, then fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 4hrs and will usually cost around ¥31,625 ($230).
Compare travel optionsbetween Miyajima and Sapporo
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Ferry, Plane and Train + 4 similar | 4h 25m | ¥36,005($265) | every 4 hours | 1,597km (992 miles) |
| Ferry to Miyajimaguchi, train and plane | 4h 40m | ¥37,100($270) | 5 times a day | 1,375km (854 miles) |
| Ferry, Train and Plane | 4h 50m | ¥32,580($240) | every 30 mins | 1,734km (1,077 miles) |
| Ferry to Hiroshima Port, plane and train | 5h 50m | ¥51,065($375) | every 4 hours | 1,451km (902 miles) |
| Ferry, Bus, Plane and Train | 4hrs | ¥31,625($230) | every 30 mins | 1,317km (819 miles) |
Ferry and Train + 1 similar | 12hrs | ¥49,970($365) | every 3 hours | 1,958km (1,217 miles) |
| Ferry, Bus and Train | 20h 15m | ¥48,325($355) | once daily | 1,949km (1,211 miles) |
Ferry and Bus | 1 day 6h | ¥30,800($225) | once daily | 1,628km (1,012 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Miyajima and Sapporo
Airlines
Peach Aviation Limited
AIRDO
Train operators
Ferry operators
JR Miyajima Ferry
Miyajima Matsudai Kisen
Setonaikaikisen
Aqua-net Hiroshima
Shin Nihonkai Ferry
Bus companies
Chugoku JR Bus Company
Nihon Kotsu
Bocho Kotsu
Hakodate Teisan Bus
Hokkaido Access Network
Airports near Sapporo
The following major airports near Sapporo offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.
Okadama Airport (OKD)
- Distance
- 6km (4 miles) from Sapporo
New Chitose Airport (CTS)
- Distance
- 41km (25 miles) from Sapporo
Asahikawa Airport (AKJ)
- Distance
- 112km (69 miles) from Sapporo