How to travel from Miyazaki to Shimoda, Japan

The distance between Miyazaki and Shimoda is around 954km (593 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 5m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Miyazaki to Shimoda by plane, train, ferry and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Plane and Train

Fly from Miyazaki (KMI) to Tokyo Haneda (HND) then take the train to Atami and then to Izukyu Shimoda.

  • Duration4h 5m
  • Flight time1h 35m
  • Typical cost
    ¥31,215($230)
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Train

Take the train to Kagoshima-Chuo, Kokura, Shin-Yokohama then Atami and then to Izukyu Shimoda.

  • Duration9h 60m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    ¥42,985($315)
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Ferry and Train

Take a ferry to Kobe then take the train to Atami and then to Izukyu Shimoda.

  • Duration20h 45m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ¥28,065($205)
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Drive

Drive to Shimoda.

  • Duration14h 40m
  • Distance1,283km (797 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Miyazaki and Shimoda

There are several options for getting from Miyazaki to Shimoda by plane, train, ferry and car. The cheapest option is to take the train and then fly which costs around ¥26,285 ($190) and will take around 6hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 4h 5m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥31,215 ($230).

The distance between Miyazaki and Shimoda is around 954km (593 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 764km (475 miles)

It takes around 4h 5m to get from Miyazaki and Shimoda by plane and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 14h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Miyazaki to Shimoda is to fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 5m and will set you back approx ¥31,215 ($230).

The cheapest way to travel between Miyazaki and Shimoda, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then fly which will typically cost around ¥26,285 ($190) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Miyazaki and Shimoda. It typically takes around 9h 60m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Miyazaki to Shimoda. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Kagoshima-Chuo, Kokura, Shin-Yokohama and Atami. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 9h 60m.

Japan Railways Limited Express and Japan Railways Shinkansen run train services between Miyazaki and Shimoda. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 9h 60m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Miyazaki and Shimoda. We recommend that you fly from Miyazaki (KMI) to Tokyo Haneda (HND) then take the train to Atami and then to Izukyu Shimoda. instead which will take 4h 5m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Miyazaki to Shimoda. We recommend that you fly from Miyazaki (KMI) to Tokyo Haneda (HND) then take the train to Atami and then to Izukyu Shimoda. instead which will take 4h 5m.

The closest major airport to Shimoda is Shizuoka Airport (FSZ) (FSZ) which is approximately 70km (44 miles) from Shimoda. Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND) (HND) 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

Yes it is possible to drive from Miyazaki and Shimoda. The distance is around 1,283km (797 miles) by road and it will take around 14h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Miyazaki to Shimoda is to fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 4h 5m and will usually cost around ¥31,215 ($230).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Miyazaki and Shimoda

Transport options from Miyazaki to Shimoda
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 4 similar
4h 5m
¥31,215($230)
every 4 hours1,045km (649 miles)
Fly to Chūbu Centrair (NGO), train5h 25m
¥35,320($260)
every 4 hours954km (593 miles)
Fly to Shizuoka (FSZ), train5h 25m
¥44,080($320)
every 4 hours1,115km (693 miles)
Fly to Tokyo Narita (NRT), train5h 55m
¥41,205($300)
every 4 hours1,392km (865 miles)
Train and Plane6hrs
¥26,285($190)
every 4 hours1,203km (748 miles)
Train
9h 60m
¥42,985($315)
every 4 hours1,549km (963 miles)
Ferry and Train
20h 45m
¥28,065($205)
once daily1,022km (635 miles)
Drive
14h 40m
¥19,165($140)
on demand1,283km (797 miles)

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Airports near Shimoda

The following major airports near Shimoda offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.

FSZ
Shizuoka Airport (FSZ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
70km (44 miles) from Shimoda
HND
Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND)
International Airport
Distance
123km (77 miles) from Shimoda
NRT
Narita International Airport (NRT)
International Airport
Distance
179km (111 miles) from Shimoda