How to travel from Miyajima to Tamano, Japan
The distance between Miyajima and Tamano is around 188km (117 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 2hrs.
3 routes found
We've found 3 different ways to get from Miyajima to Tamano 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 Tamano → Miyajima if you're planning a return trip.
Ferry, Train and Bus
Take a ferry to Miyajimaguchi then take the train to Okayama then take the bus to Tai.
- Duration2hrs
- Departshourly
- Typical cost¥6,570($48)
Multiple operators
Ferry and Bus
Take a ferry to Miyajimaguchi then take the bus to Okayama Station West Gate.
- Duration3h 55m
- Departshourly
- Typical cost¥3,970($29)
Multiple operators
Ferry and Car
Take a ferry to Miyajimaguchi then drive to Tamano.
- Duration2h 15m
- Departsevery 15 mins
- Typical cost¥3,150($23)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Miyajima and Tamano
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Miyajima to Tamano by ferry, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take a ferry and then drive which costs around ¥3,150 ($23) and will take around 2h 15m. 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 2hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥6,570 ($48).
The distance between Miyajima and Tamano is around 188km (117 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 152km (95 miles)
It takes around 2hrs to get from Miyajima and Tamano by ferry, train and bus.
The quickest way to get from Miyajima to Tamano is to take a ferry, then take the train and then take the bus which takes around 2hrs and will set you back approx ¥6,570 ($48).
The cheapest way to travel between Miyajima and Tamano is to take a ferry and then drive which will typically cost around ¥3,150 ($23) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Miyajima and Tamano. We recommend that you take a ferry to Miyajimaguchi then take the train to Okayama then take the bus to Tai. instead which will take 2hrs.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Miyajima and Tamano. We recommend that you take a ferry to Miyajimaguchi then take the train to Okayama then take the bus to Tai. instead which will take 2hrs.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Miyajima to Tamano. We recommend that you take a ferry to Miyajimaguchi then take the train to Okayama then take the bus to Tai. instead which will take 2hrs.
The closest major airport to Tamano is Okayama Airport (OKJ) (OKJ) which is approximately 31km (19 miles) from Tamano. 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 Tamano. We recommend that you take a ferry to Miyajimaguchi then take the train to Okayama then take the bus to Tai. instead which will take 2hrs.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Miyajima to Tamano is to take a ferry, then take the train and then take the bus which takes, on average, 2hrs and will usually cost around ¥6,570 ($48).
Compare travel optionsbetween Miyajima and Tamano
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Ferry, Train and Bus | 2hrs | ¥6,570($48) | hourly | 188km (117 miles) |
Ferry and Bus | 3h 55m | ¥3,970($29) | hourly | 207km (129 miles) |
Ferry and Car | 2h 15m | ¥3,150($23) | every 15 mins | 194km (120 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Miyajima and Tamano
Ferry operators
JR Miyajima Ferry
Miyajima Matsudai Kisen
Train operators
Bus companies
Ryobi Express
Airports near Tamano
The following major airports near Tamano offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.
Okayama Airport (OKJ)
- Distance
- 31km (19 miles) from Tamano
Takamatsu Airport (TAK)
- Distance
- 31km (19 miles) from Tamano
Kansai International Airport (KIX)
- Distance
- 119km (74 miles) from Tamano