How to travel from Nara to Miyajima, Japan
The distance between Nara and Miyajima is around 391km (243 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then take a ferry which takes around 2h 45m.
5 routes found
We've found 5 different ways to get from Nara 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 → Nara if you're planning a return trip.
Train and Ferry
Take the train to Kyoto then Hiroshima and then to Miyajimaguchi then take a ferry to Miyajima.
- Duration2h 45m
- Departsevery 30 mins
- Typical cost¥11,500($84)
Multiple operators
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Train, Plane and Ferry
Take the train to Tennoji then fly from Osaka Itami (ITM) to Fukuoka (FUK) then take the train to Hiroshima and then to Miyajimaguchi then take a ferry to Miyajima.
- Duration4hrs
- Flight time1h 10m
- Typical cost¥24,915($180)
Multiple operators
Bus and Ferry
Take the bus to Hiroshima then take a ferry to Miyajima.
- Duration9h 25m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost¥8,760($64)
Multiple operators
Car and Ferry
Drive to Miyajimaguchi then take a ferry to Miyajima.
- Duration4h 40m
- Departsevery 15 mins
- Typical cost¥6,160($45)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Nara and Miyajima
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Nara to Miyajima by train, ferry, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to drive and then take a ferry which costs around ¥6,160 ($45) and will take around 4h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then take a ferry and arrive in approximately 2h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥11,500 ($84).
The distance between Nara and Miyajima is around 391km (243 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 324km (201 miles)
It takes around 2h 45m to get from Nara and Miyajima by train and ferry.
The quickest way to get from Nara to Miyajima is to take the train and then take a ferry which takes around 2h 45m and will set you back approx ¥11,500 ($84).
The cheapest way to travel between Nara and Miyajima is to drive and then take a ferry which will typically cost around ¥6,160 ($45) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Nara and Miyajima. We recommend that you take the train to Kyoto then Hiroshima and then to Miyajimaguchi then take a ferry to Miyajima. instead which will take 2h 45m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Nara and Miyajima. We recommend that you take the train to Kyoto then Hiroshima and then to Miyajimaguchi then take a ferry to Miyajima. instead which will take 2h 45m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Nara to Miyajima. We recommend that you take the train to Tennoji then fly from Osaka Itami (ITM) to Fukuoka (FUK) then take the train to Hiroshima and then to Miyajimaguchi then take a ferry to Miyajima. instead which will take 4hrs.
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 Nara to Miyajima. We recommend that you take the train to Kyoto then Hiroshima and then to Miyajimaguchi then take a ferry to Miyajima. instead which will take 2h 45m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Nara to Miyajima is to take the train and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 2h 45m and will usually cost around ¥11,500 ($84).
Compare travel optionsbetween Nara and Miyajima
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train and Ferry + 1 similar | 2h 45m | ¥11,500($84) | every 30 mins | 399km (248 miles) |
| Bus, Train and Ferry | 4h 20m | ¥13,280($95) | 5 times a day | 480km (299 miles) |
Train, Plane and Ferry | 4hrs | ¥24,915($180) | every 30 mins | 809km (503 miles) |
Bus and Ferry | 9h 25m | ¥8,760($64) | once daily | 394km (245 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 4h 40m | ¥6,160($45) | every 15 mins | 391km (243 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Nara and Miyajima
Train operators
Kintetsu Limited Express
Kintetsu Railways
Ferry operators
JR Miyajima Ferry
Miyajima Matsudai Kisen
Airlines
Ibex Airlines
Bus companies
Osaka Airport Transport
Jam Jam Liner
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