How to travel from Muroran to Itsukushima, Japan
The distance between Muroran and Itsukushima is around 1,357km (843 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train, then fly, then take the bus and then take a ferry which takes around 4h 30m.
8 routes found
We've found 8 different ways to get from Muroran to Itsukushima by train, plane, bus and ferry. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Itsukushima → Muroran if you're planning a return trip.
Train to Minami-Chitose, plane and ferry
Take the train to Minami-Chitose then fly from New Chitose (CTS) to Okayama (OKJ) then take the train to Hiroshima then take a ferry to Miyajima.
- Duration4h 45m
- Flight time2hrs
- Typical cost¥35,870($260)
Multiple operators
4 similiar routes
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Train and Ferry
Take the train to Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto then Tokyo and then to Hiroshima then take a ferry to Miyajima.
- Duration10h 50m
- Departsevery 4 hours
- Typical cost¥46,545($340)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Train, Bus and Ferry
Take the train to Tokyo then take the bus to Iwakuni Station then take a ferry to Miyajima.
- Duration19hrs
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost¥39,840($290)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Muroran and Itsukushima
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Muroran to Itsukushima by train, plane, bus and ferry. The cheapest option is to take the train, then fly, then take the bus and then take a ferry which costs around ¥29,705 ($215) and will take around 4h 30m.
The distance between Muroran and Itsukushima is around 1,357km (843 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,170km (727 miles)
It takes around 4h 30m to get from Muroran and Itsukushima by train, plane, bus and ferry.
The quickest way to get from Muroran to Itsukushima is to take the train, then fly, then take the bus and then take a ferry which takes around 4h 30m and will set you back approx ¥29,705 ($215).
The cheapest way to travel between Muroran and Itsukushima is to take the train, then fly, then take the bus and then take a ferry which will typically cost around ¥29,705 ($215) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Muroran and Itsukushima. We recommend that you take the train to Minami-Chitose then fly from New Chitose (CTS) to Hiroshima (HIJ) then take the bus to Hiroshima Shinkansenguchi then take a ferry to Miyajima. instead which will take 4h 30m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Muroran and Itsukushima. We recommend that you take the train to Minami-Chitose then fly from New Chitose (CTS) to Hiroshima (HIJ) then take the bus to Hiroshima Shinkansenguchi then take a ferry to Miyajima. instead which will take 4h 30m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Muroran to Itsukushima. We recommend that you take the train to Minami-Chitose then fly from New Chitose (CTS) to Hiroshima (HIJ) then take the bus to Hiroshima Shinkansenguchi then take a ferry to Miyajima. instead which will take 4h 30m.
The closest major airport to Itsukushima is Iwakuni Kintaikyo Airport (IWK) (IWK) which is approximately 17km (10 miles) from Itsukushima. 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 Muroran to Itsukushima. We recommend that you take the train to Minami-Chitose then fly from New Chitose (CTS) to Hiroshima (HIJ) then take the bus to Hiroshima Shinkansenguchi then take a ferry to Miyajima. instead which will take 4h 30m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Muroran to Itsukushima is to take the train, then fly, then take the bus and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 4h 30m and will usually cost around ¥29,705 ($215).
Compare travel optionsbetween Muroran and Itsukushima
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train to Minami-Chitose, plane and ferry + 4 similar | 4h 45m | ¥35,870($260) | every 2 hours | 1,391km (865 miles) |
| Train, Plane and Ferry | 4h 50m | ¥35,455($260) | every 4 hours | 1,638km (1,018 miles) |
| Train to Hakodate, plane and ferry | 6h 20m | ¥35,730($260) | every 4 hours | 1,622km (1,008 miles) |
| Train, Plane, Bus and Ferry | 4h 30m | ¥29,705($215) | hourly | 1,357km (843 miles) |
| Train to Hakodate, plane, bus and ferry | 6h 55m | ¥34,090($250) | every 2 hours | 1,601km (995 miles) |
Train and Ferry + 1 similar | 10h 50m | ¥46,545($340) | every 4 hours | 1,830km (1,137 miles) |
| Train to Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto, bus and ferry | 19h 20m | ¥40,110($295) | once daily | 1,833km (1,139 miles) |
Train, Bus and Ferry | 19hrs | ¥39,840($290) | once daily | 1,899km (1,180 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Muroran and Itsukushima
Airlines
Spring Airlines Japan
AIRDO
Train operators
Ferry operators
JR Miyajima Ferry
Miyajima Matsudai Kisen
Aqua-net Hiroshima
Bus companies
Chugoku JR Bus Company
Bocho Kotsu
Airports near Itsukushima
The following major airports near Itsukushima offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.
Iwakuni Kintaikyo Airport (IWK)
- Distance
- 17km (10 miles) from Itsukushima
Fukuoka Airport (FUK)
- Distance
- 188km (117 miles) from Itsukushima
Kansai International Airport (KIX)
- Distance
- 270km (168 miles) from Itsukushima