How to travel from Niseko to Miyajima, Japan
The distance between Niseko and Miyajima is around 1,422km (884 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 6h 30m.
8 routes found
We've found 8 different ways to get from Niseko to Miyajima by train, plane, bus, ferry and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Miyajima → Niseko if you're planning a return trip.
Train to Sapporo(Jr), plane and ferry
Take the train to Sapporo(Jr) and then to New Chitose Airport then fly from New Chitose (CTS) to Okayama (OKJ) then take the train to Hiroshima then take a ferry to Miyajima.
- Duration6h 45m
- Flight time2hrs
- Typical cost¥35,455($260)
Multiple operators
4 similiar routes
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Train and Ferry
Take the train to Oshamambe, Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto then Tokyo and then to Hiroshima then take a ferry to Miyajima.
- Duration11h 10m
- Departs5 times a day
- Typical cost¥46,000($335)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Car, Train, Bus and Ferry
Drive to Onuma then take the train to Tokyo then take the bus to Iwakuni Station then take a ferry to Miyajima.
- Duration18h 45m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost¥43,395($315)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Niseko and Miyajima
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Niseko to Miyajima by train, plane, bus, ferry and car. The cheapest option is to take the train, then fly, then take the bus and then take a ferry which costs around ¥29,295 ($215) and will take around 6h 30m.
The distance between Niseko and Miyajima is around 1,422km (884 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,195km (743 miles)
It takes around 6h 30m to get from Niseko and Miyajima by train, plane, bus and ferry.
The quickest way to get from Niseko to Miyajima is to take the train, then fly, then take the bus and then take a ferry which takes around 6h 30m and will set you back approx ¥29,295 ($215).
The cheapest way to travel between Niseko and Miyajima is to take the train, then fly, then take the bus and then take a ferry which will typically cost around ¥29,295 ($215) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Niseko and Miyajima. We recommend that you take the train to Sapporo(Jr) and then to New Chitose Airport 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 6h 30m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Niseko and Miyajima. We recommend that you take the train to Sapporo(Jr) and then to New Chitose Airport 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 6h 30m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Niseko to Miyajima. We recommend that you take the train to Sapporo(Jr) and then to New Chitose Airport 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 6h 30m.
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 Niseko to Miyajima. We recommend that you take the train to Sapporo(Jr) and then to New Chitose Airport 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 6h 30m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Niseko to Miyajima is to take the train, then fly, then take the bus and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 6h 30m and will usually cost around ¥29,295 ($215).
Compare travel optionsbetween Niseko and Miyajima
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train to Sapporo(Jr), plane and ferry + 4 similar | 6h 45m | ¥35,455($260) | once daily | 1,457km (905 miles) |
| Train, Plane and Ferry | 6h 50m | ¥35,045($255) | once daily | 1,704km (1,059 miles) |
| Train to Sapporo(Jr), plane and ferry | 7h 15m | ¥30,255($220) | once daily | 1,840km (1,143 miles) |
| Train to Sapporo(Jr), plane and ferry | 7h 20m | ¥36,690($270) | once daily | 1,523km (947 miles) |
| Train, Plane, Bus and Ferry | 6h 30m | ¥29,295($215) | once daily | 1,422km (884 miles) |
Train and Ferry + 1 similar | 11h 10m | ¥46,000($335) | 5 times a day | 1,823km (1,133 miles) |
| Train, Bus and Ferry | 19h 20m | ¥39,290($285) | once daily | 1,819km (1,130 miles) |
Car, Train, Bus and Ferry | 18h 45m | ¥43,395($315) | once daily | 1,856km (1,153 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Niseko and Miyajima
Airlines
Spring Airlines Japan
Peach Aviation Limited
AIRDO
Ferry operators
JR Miyajima Ferry
Miyajima Matsudai Kisen
Aqua-net Hiroshima
Bus companies
Chugoku JR Bus Company
Bocho Kotsu
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