How to travel from Morioka to Miyajima, Japan
The distance between Morioka and Miyajima is around 1,083km (673 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly, then take the train and then take a ferry which takes around 4h 45m.
12 routes found
We've found 12 different ways to get from Morioka to Miyajima by train, ferry, 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 Miyajima → Morioka if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Ferry
Fly from Morioka (HNA) to Matsuyama (MYJ) then take a ferry to Hiroshima Port and then to Miyajima.
- Duration5h 45m
- Flight time2h 20m
- Typical cost¥35,730($260)
Multiple operators
6 similiar routes
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Train and Ferry
Take the train to Omiya(Saitama) and then to Hiroshima then take a ferry to Miyajima.
- Duration7h 15m
- Departshourly
- Typical cost¥34,225($250)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Bus to Sendai, ferry
Take the bus to Sendai then Basuta Shinjuku Tokyo and then to Hiroshima Shinkansenguchi then take a ferry to Miyajima.
- Duration19h 45m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost¥22,860($165)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Car and Ferry
Drive to Miyajimaguchi then take a ferry to Miyajima.
- Duration14h 60m
- Departsevery 15 mins
- Typical cost¥19,165($140)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Morioka and Miyajima
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Morioka to Miyajima by train, ferry, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to drive and then take a ferry which costs around ¥19,165 ($140) and will take around 14h 60m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly, then take the train and then take a ferry and arrive in approximately 4h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥37,785 ($275).
The distance between Morioka and Miyajima is around 1,083km (673 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 990km (615 miles)
It takes around 7h 15m to get from Morioka and Miyajima by train and ferry.
The quickest way to get from Morioka to Miyajima is to fly, then take the train and then take a ferry which takes around 4h 45m and will set you back approx ¥37,785 ($275).
The cheapest way to travel between Morioka and Miyajima is to drive and then take a ferry which will typically cost around ¥19,165 ($140) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Morioka and Miyajima. We recommend that you fly from Morioka (HNA) to Fukuoka (FUK) then take the train to Hiroshima then take a ferry to Miyajima. instead which will take 4h 45m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Morioka and Miyajima. We recommend that you fly from Morioka (HNA) to Fukuoka (FUK) then take the train to Hiroshima then take a ferry to Miyajima. instead which will take 4h 45m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Morioka to Miyajima. We recommend that you take the train to Sendai(Miyagi/Jr) then fly from Sendai (SDJ) to Hiroshima (HIJ) then take the bus to Hiroshima Shinkansenguchi then take a ferry to Miyajima. instead which will take 4h 50m.
The closest major airport to Miyajima is Iwakuni Kintaikyo Airport (IWK) (IWK) which is approximately 17km (10 miles) from Miyajima. Fukuoka Airport (FUK) (FUK) 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 Morioka to Miyajima. We recommend that you take the train to Omiya(Saitama) and then to Hiroshima then take a ferry to Miyajima. instead which will take 7h 15m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Morioka to Miyajima is to take the train and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 7h 15m and will usually cost around ¥34,225 ($250).
Compare travel optionsbetween Morioka and Miyajima
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Ferry + 6 similar | 5h 45m | ¥35,730($260) | every 4 hours | 1,116km (693 miles) |
| Plane, Train and Ferry | 4h 45m | ¥37,785($275) | hourly | 1,455km (904 miles) |
| Fly to Osaka Itami (ITM), train and ferry | 5h 5m | ¥27,105($200) | hourly | 1,084km (673 miles) |
| Train, Plane and Ferry | 5h 40m | ¥32,720($240) | every 4 hours | 1,330km (826 miles) |
| Fly to Oita (OIT), train and ferry | 6h 50m | ¥37,235($270) | hourly | 1,495km (929 miles) |
| Train to Akita, plane and ferry | 7hrs | ¥40,935($300) | every 4 hours | 1,194km (742 miles) |
| Train, Plane, Bus and Ferry | 4h 50m | ¥39,565($290) | every 30 mins | 1,083km (673 miles) |
Train and Ferry + 1 similar | 7h 15m | ¥34,225($250) | hourly | 1,335km (829 miles) |
| Train to Tokyo, ferry | 7h 45m | ¥34,225($250) | every 30 mins | 1,333km (828 miles) |
Bus to Sendai, ferry + 1 similar | 19h 45m | ¥22,860($165) | once daily | 1,373km (853 miles) |
| Bus and Ferry | 20h 40m | ¥26,010($190) | once daily | 1,385km (861 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 14h 60m | ¥19,165($140) | every 15 mins | 1,263km (785 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Morioka and Miyajima
Bus companies
Jam Jam Liner
JR Bus Tōhoku
Willer Express
Chugoku JR Bus Company
Ferry operators
JR Miyajima Ferry
Miyajima Matsudai Kisen
Setonaikaikisen
Airlines
Ibex Airlines
Fuji Dream
Train operators
Airports near Miyajima
The following major airports near Miyajima offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.
Iwakuni Kintaikyo Airport (IWK)
- Distance
- 17km (10 miles) from Miyajima
Fukuoka Airport (FUK)
- Distance
- 188km (117 miles) from Miyajima
Kansai International Airport (KIX)
- Distance
- 270km (168 miles) from Miyajima