How to travel from Osaka to Miyajima, Japan
The distance between Osaka and Miyajima is around 330km (205 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then take a ferry which takes around 2h 10m.
5 routes found
We've found 5 different ways to get from Osaka 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 → Osaka if you're planning a return trip.
Train and Ferry
Take the train to Hiroshima then take a ferry to Miyajima.
- Duration2h 10m
- Departsevery 20 mins
- Typical cost¥9,855($72)
Multiple operators
Plane, Train and Ferry
Fly from Osaka Itami (ITM) to Fukuoka (FUK) then take the train to Hiroshima then take a ferry to Miyajima.
- Duration3h 30m
- Flight time1h 10m
- Typical cost¥24,095($175)
Multiple operators
Bus and Ferry
Take the bus to Hiroshima BC then take a ferry to Miyajima.
- Duration5h 30m
- Departsevery 20 mins
- Typical cost¥7,530($55)
Multiple operators
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Car and Ferry
Drive to Miyajimaguchi then take a ferry to Miyajima.
- Duration4h 15m
- Departsevery 15 mins
- Typical cost¥5,615($41)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Osaka and Miyajima
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Osaka to Miyajima by train, ferry, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to drive and then take a ferry which costs around ¥5,615 ($41) and will take around 4h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then take a ferry and arrive in approximately 2h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥9,855 ($72).
The distance between Osaka and Miyajima is around 330km (205 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 296km (184 miles)
It takes around 2h 10m to get from Osaka and Miyajima by train and ferry.
The quickest way to get from Osaka to Miyajima is to take the train and then take a ferry which takes around 2h 10m and will set you back approx ¥9,855 ($72).
The cheapest way to travel between Osaka and Miyajima is to drive and then take a ferry which will typically cost around ¥5,615 ($41) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Osaka and Miyajima. We recommend that you take the train to Hiroshima then take a ferry to Miyajima. instead which will take 2h 10m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Osaka and Miyajima. We recommend that you take the train to Hiroshima then take a ferry to Miyajima. instead which will take 2h 10m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Osaka to Miyajima. We recommend that you fly from Osaka Itami (ITM) to Fukuoka (FUK) then take the train to Hiroshima then take a ferry to Miyajima. instead which will take 3h 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 Osaka to Miyajima. We recommend that you take the train to Hiroshima then take a ferry to Miyajima. instead which will take 2h 10m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Osaka to Miyajima is to take the train and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 2h 10m and will usually cost around ¥9,855 ($72).
Compare travel optionsbetween Osaka and Miyajima
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train and Ferry | 2h 10m | ¥9,855($72) | every 20 mins | 330km (205 miles) |
Plane, Train and Ferry | 3h 30m | ¥24,095($175) | every 30 mins | 765km (475 miles) |
Bus and Ferry + 1 similar | 5h 30m | ¥7,530($55) | every 20 mins | 353km (220 miles) |
| Bus to Hiroshima, Ferry | 8h 15m | ¥8,215($60) | once daily | 357km (222 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 4h 15m | ¥5,615($41) | every 15 mins | 356km (221 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Osaka and Miyajima
Airlines
Ibex Airlines
Train operators
Ferry operators
JR Miyajima Ferry
Miyajima Matsudai Kisen
Bus companies
Chugoku JR Bus Company
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