How to travel from Saiki to Itsukushima, Japan
The distance between Saiki and Itsukushima is around 242km (151 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then take a ferry which takes around 4h 15m.
3 routes found
We've found 3 different ways to get from Saiki to Itsukushima by train, ferry and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Itsukushima → Saiki if you're planning a return trip.
Train and Ferry
Take the train to Oita then Kokura and then to Hiroshima then take a ferry to Miyajima.
- Duration4h 15m
- Departshourly
- Typical cost¥11,910($87)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Car and Ferry
Drive to Takedazu Port then take a ferry to Tokuyama Port then drive to Miyajimaguchi then take a ferry to Miyajima.
- Duration4h 45m
- Departs5 times a day
- Typical cost¥6,295($46)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Saiki and Itsukushima
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Saiki to Itsukushima by train, ferry and car. The cheapest option is to drive and then take a ferry which costs around ¥6,295 ($46) and will take around 4h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then take a ferry and arrive in approximately 4h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥11,910 ($87).
The distance between Saiki and Itsukushima is around 242km (151 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 151km (94 miles)
It takes around 4h 15m to get from Saiki and Itsukushima by train and ferry.
The quickest way to get from Saiki to Itsukushima is to take the train and then take a ferry which takes around 4h 15m and will set you back approx ¥11,910 ($87).
The cheapest way to travel between Saiki and Itsukushima is to drive and then take a ferry which will typically cost around ¥6,295 ($46) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Saiki and Itsukushima. We recommend that you take the train to Oita then Kokura and then to Hiroshima then take a ferry to Miyajima. instead which will take 4h 15m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Saiki and Itsukushima. We recommend that you take the train to Oita then Kokura and then to Hiroshima then take a ferry to Miyajima. instead which will take 4h 15m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Saiki to Itsukushima. We recommend that you take the train to Oita then Kokura and then to Hiroshima then take a ferry to Miyajima. instead which will take 4h 15m.
The closest major airport to Itsukushima is Iwakuni Kintaikyo Airport (IWK) (IWK) which is approximately 17km (10 miles) from Itsukushima. 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 Saiki to Itsukushima. We recommend that you take the train to Oita then Kokura and then to Hiroshima then take a ferry to Miyajima. instead which will take 4h 15m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Saiki to Itsukushima is to take the train and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 4h 15m and will usually cost around ¥11,910 ($87).
Compare travel optionsbetween Saiki and Itsukushima
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train and Ferry + 1 similar | 4h 15m | ¥11,910($87) | hourly | 410km (255 miles) |
| Train to Oita, ferry | 5h 35m | ¥11,090($81) | hourly | 395km (245 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 4h 45m | ¥6,295($46) | 5 times a day | 242km (151 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Saiki and Itsukushima
Ferry operators
JR Miyajima Ferry
Miyajima Matsudai Kisen
Suonada ferry
Train operators
Airports near Itsukushima
The following major airports near Itsukushima offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.
Iwakuni Kintaikyo Airport (IWK)
- Distance
- 17km (10 miles) from Itsukushima
Fukuoka Airport (FUK)
- Distance
- 188km (117 miles) from Itsukushima
Kansai International Airport (KIX)
- Distance
- 270km (168 miles) from Itsukushima