How to travel from Nishinoshima to Onomichi, Japan

The distance between Nishinoshima and Onomichi is around 310km (193 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a ferry, then take the bus and then take the train which takes around 5h 60m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Nishinoshima to Onomichi by ferry, bus and train. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out OnomichiNishinoshima if you're planning a return trip.

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Ferry, Bus and Train

Take a ferry to Shichirui Port then take the bus to Okayama then take the train to Fukuyama.

  • Duration5h 60m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ¥21,765($160)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Ferry and Train

Take a ferry to Shichirui Port then take the train to Okayama and then to Shin-Onomichi.

  • Duration6h 10m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ¥21,355($155)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Ferry to Sakaiminato, train

Take a ferry to Sakaiminato then take the train to Kurashiki and then to Onomichi.

  • Duration6h 55m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ¥13,005($95)
Operated by

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Ferry to Sakaiminato, train

Take a ferry to Sakaiminato then take the train to Okayama and then to Shin-Onomichi.

  • Duration6h 45m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ¥15,745($115)
Operated by

Multiple operators

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Nishinoshima and Onomichi

There are several options for getting from Nishinoshima to Onomichi by ferry, bus and train. The cheapest option is to take a ferry and then take the train which costs around ¥13,005 ($95) and will take around 6h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a ferry, then take the bus and then take the train and arrive in approximately 5h 60m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥21,765 ($160).

The distance between Nishinoshima and Onomichi is around 310km (193 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 188km (117 miles)

It takes around 5h 60m to get from Nishinoshima and Onomichi by ferry, bus and train.

The quickest way to get from Nishinoshima to Onomichi is to take a ferry, then take the bus and then take the train which takes around 5h 60m and will set you back approx ¥21,765 ($160).

The cheapest way to travel between Nishinoshima and Onomichi is to take a ferry and then take the train which will typically cost around ¥13,005 ($95) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Nishinoshima and Onomichi. We recommend that you take a ferry to Shichirui Port then take the bus to Okayama then take the train to Fukuyama. instead which will take 5h 60m.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Nishinoshima and Onomichi. We recommend that you take a ferry to Shichirui Port then take the bus to Okayama then take the train to Fukuyama. instead which will take 5h 60m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Nishinoshima to Onomichi. We recommend that you take a ferry to Shichirui Port then take the bus to Okayama then take the train to Fukuyama. instead which will take 5h 60m.

The closest major airport to Onomichi is Hiroshima Airport (HIJ) (HIJ) which is approximately 26km (16 miles) from Onomichi. Kansai International Airport (KIX) (KIX) and Fukuoka Airport (FUK) (FUK) 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 Nishinoshima to Onomichi. We recommend that you take a ferry to Shichirui Port then take the bus to Okayama then take the train to Fukuyama. instead which will take 5h 60m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Nishinoshima to Onomichi is to take a ferry, then take the bus and then take the train which takes, on average, 5h 60m and will usually cost around ¥21,765 ($160).

How do I get from Nishinoshima to Onomichi

Compare travel optionsbetween Nishinoshima and Onomichi

Transport options from Nishinoshima to Onomichi
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Ferry, Bus and Train
5h 60m
¥21,765($160)
once daily356km (221 miles)
Ferry and Train
6h 10m
¥21,355($155)
once daily392km (244 miles)
Ferry to Sakaiminato, train
6h 55m
¥13,005($95)
once daily310km (193 miles)
Ferry to Sakaiminato, train
6h 45m
¥15,745($115)
once daily337km (210 miles)

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Airports near Onomichi

The following major airports near Onomichi offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.

HIJ
Hiroshima Airport (HIJ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
26km (16 miles) from Onomichi
KIX
Kansai International Airport (KIX)
International Airport
Distance
187km (116 miles) from Onomichi
FUK
Fukuoka Airport (FUK)
International Airport
Distance
271km (168 miles) from Onomichi