How to travel from Onomichi to Ishigaki Island, Japan
The distance between Onomichi and Ishigaki Island is around 1,500km (932 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 25m.
6 routes found
We've found 6 different ways to get from Onomichi to Ishigaki Island by bus, plane and train. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Ishigaki Island → Onomichi if you're planning a return trip.
Bus and Plane
Take the bus to Jr Matsuyama Station then fly from Matsuyama (MYJ) to New Ishigaki (ISG).
- Duration6h 5m
- Flight time3hrs
- Typical cost¥35,320($260)
Multiple operators
Train and Plane
Take the train to Shiraichi then fly from Hiroshima (HIJ) to New Ishigaki (ISG).
- Duration4h 25m
- Flight time3hrs
- Typical cost¥38,060($280)
Multiple operators
Train to Shin-Kurashiki, Fly
Take the train to Shin-Kurashiki then fly from Okayama (OKJ) to New Ishigaki (ISG).
- Duration4h 45m
- Flight time3h 10m
- Typical cost¥22,450($165)
Multiple operators
Train to Okayama, plane
Take the train to Okayama and then to Takamatsu(Kagawa) then fly from Takamatsu (TAK) to New Ishigaki (ISG).
- Duration6h 5m
- Flight time3h 15m
- Typical cost¥37,375($275)
Multiple operators
Train to Hiroshima, plane
Take the train to Hiroshima and then to Iwakuni then fly from Iwakuni Kintaikyo (IWK) to New Ishigaki (ISG).
- Duration5h 25m
- Flight time3h 15m
- Typical cost¥34,910($255)
Multiple operators
Train to Hakata, Fly
Take the train to Hakata then fly from Fukuoka (FUK) to New Ishigaki (ISG).
- Duration4h 30m
- Flight time2h 20m
- Typical cost¥34,360($250)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Onomichi and Ishigaki Island
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Onomichi to Ishigaki Island by bus, plane and train. The cheapest option is to take the train and then fly which costs around ¥22,450 ($165) and will take around 4h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥38,060 ($280).
The distance between Onomichi and Ishigaki Island is around 1,500km (932 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,419km (882 miles)
It takes around 6h 5m to get from Onomichi and Ishigaki Island by bus and plane.
The quickest way to get from Onomichi to Ishigaki Island is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 25m and will set you back approx ¥38,060 ($280).
The cheapest way to travel between Onomichi and Ishigaki Island is to take the train and then fly which will typically cost around ¥22,450 ($165) for a standard one-way ticket.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Onomichi to Ishigaki Island. We recommend that you take the bus to Jr Matsuyama Station then fly from Matsuyama (MYJ) to New Ishigaki (ISG). instead which will take 6h 5m.
The closest major airport to Ishigaki Island is Painushima Ishigaki Airport (ISG) (ISG) which is approximately 10km (6 miles) from Ishigaki Island. Shimojishima Airport (SHI) (SHI) and Miyako Airport (MMY) (MMY) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Drive yourself
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Onomichi to Ishigaki Island is to take the bus and then fly which takes, on average, 6h 5m and will usually cost around ¥35,320 ($260).
Compare travel optionsbetween Onomichi and Ishigaki Island
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bus and Plane | 6h 5m | ¥35,320($260) | 4 times a week | 1,500km (932 miles) |
Train and Plane | 4h 25m | ¥38,060($280) | hourly | 1,535km (954 miles) |
Train to Shin-Kurashiki, Fly | 4h 45m | ¥22,450($165) | 5 times a day | 1,616km (1,004 miles) |
Train to Okayama, plane | 6h 5m | ¥37,375($275) | hourly | 1,655km (1,028 miles) |
Train to Hiroshima, plane | 5h 25m | ¥34,910($255) | every 4 hours | 1,515km (941 miles) |
Train to Hakata, Fly | 4h 30m | ¥34,360($250) | hourly | 1,557km (968 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Onomichi and Ishigaki Island
Airlines
Solaseed Air
Japan Transocean Air
Peach Aviation Limited
Bus companies
Iyotetsu
Train operators
Airports near Ishigaki Island
The following major airports near Ishigaki Island offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.
Painushima Ishigaki Airport (ISG)
- Distance
- 10km (6 miles) from Ishigaki Island
Shimojishima Airport (SHI)
- Distance
- 113km (70 miles) from Ishigaki Island
Miyako Airport (MMY)
- Distance
- 125km (77 miles) from Ishigaki Island