The distance between Nagoya and Miyajima is around 498km (309 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then take a ferry which takes around 2h 50m.
We've found 6 different ways to get from Nagoya 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.
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Take the train to Hiroshima then take a ferry to Miyajima.
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Fly from Nagoya Airfield (NKM) to Fukuoka (FUK) then take the train to Hiroshima then take a ferry to Miyajima.
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Drive to Miyajimaguchi then take a ferry to Miyajima.
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There are several options for getting from Nagoya to Miyajima by train, ferry, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to drive and then take a ferry which costs around ¥7,940 ($58) and will take around 5h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then take a ferry and arrive in approximately 2h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥13,005 ($95).
The distance between Nagoya and Miyajima is around 498km (309 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 432km (268 miles)
It takes around 2h 50m to get from Nagoya and Miyajima by train and ferry.
The quickest way to get from Nagoya to Miyajima is to take the train and then take a ferry which takes around 2h 50m and will set you back approx ¥13,005 ($95).
The cheapest way to travel between Nagoya and Miyajima is to drive and then take a ferry which will typically cost around ¥7,940 ($58) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Nagoya and Miyajima. We recommend that you take the train to Hiroshima then take a ferry to Miyajima. instead which will take 2h 50m.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Nagoya and Miyajima. We recommend that you take the train to Hiroshima then take a ferry to Miyajima. instead which will take 2h 50m.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Nagoya to Miyajima. We recommend that you fly from Nagoya Airfield (NKM) to Fukuoka (FUK) then take the train to Hiroshima then take a ferry to Miyajima. instead which will take 3h 25m.
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.
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Nagoya to Miyajima. We recommend that you take the train to Hiroshima then take a ferry to Miyajima. instead which will take 2h 50m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Nagoya to Miyajima is to take the train and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 2h 50m and will usually cost around ¥13,005 ($95).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train and Ferry + 2 similar | 2h 50m | ¥13,005($95) | every 30 mins | 498km (309 miles) |
Bus, Train and Ferry | 6h 25m | ¥13,005($95) | twice daily | 530km (329 miles) |
Train, Bus and Ferry | 11hrs | ¥10,680($78) | once daily | 550km (342 miles) |
Plane, Train and Ferry + 1 similar | 3h 25m | ¥36,415($265) | every 30 mins | 907km (564 miles) |
Fly to Matsuyama (MYJ), train and ferry | 4h 15m | ¥23,545($170) | every 4 hours | 525km (326 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 5h 55m | ¥7,940($58) | every 15 mins | 508km (316 miles) |
Fuji Dream
Ibex Airlines
Ryobi Express
Jam Jam Liner
Kintetsu Railways
Kintetsu Limited Express
JR Miyajima Ferry
Miyajima Matsudai Kisen
Setonaikaikisen
The following major airports near Miyajima offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.