How to travel from Sapporo to Miyajima, Japan
The distance between Sapporo and Miyajima is around 1,316km (818 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 4h 10m.
8 routes found
We've found 8 different ways to get from Sapporo to Miyajima by train, plane, bus and ferry. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Miyajima → Sapporo if you're planning a return trip.
Train to New Chitose Airport, plane and ferry
Take the train 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.
- Duration4h 25m
- Flight time2hrs
- Typical cost¥33,675($245)
Multiple operators
4 similiar routes
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Train and Ferry
Take the train to Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto then Tokyo and then to Hiroshima then take a ferry to Miyajima.
- Duration12h 20m
- Departsevery 4 hours
- Typical cost¥49,970($365)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Bus and Ferry
Take the bus to 苫小牧フェリーターミナル then take a ferry to Tsuruga then take the bus to Osaka Umeda and then to Hiroshima BC then take a ferry to Miyajima.
- Duration1 day 7h
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost¥32,720($240)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Sapporo and Miyajima
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Sapporo to Miyajima by train, plane, bus and ferry. The cheapest option is to take the train, then fly, then take the bus and then take a ferry which costs around ¥27,515 ($200) and will take around 4h 10m.
The distance between Sapporo and Miyajima is around 1,316km (818 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,252km (778 miles)
It takes around 4h 10m to get from Sapporo and Miyajima by train, plane, bus and ferry.
The quickest way to get from Sapporo to Miyajima is to take the train, then fly, then take the bus and then take a ferry which takes around 4h 10m and will set you back approx ¥27,515 ($200).
The cheapest way to travel between Sapporo and Miyajima is to take the train, then fly, then take the bus and then take a ferry which will typically cost around ¥27,515 ($200) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Sapporo and Miyajima. We recommend that you take the train 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 4h 10m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Sapporo and Miyajima. We recommend that you take the train 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 4h 10m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Sapporo to Miyajima. We recommend that you take the train 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 4h 10m.
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 Sapporo to Miyajima. We recommend that you take the train 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 4h 10m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Sapporo to Miyajima is to take the train, then fly, then take the bus and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 4h 10m and will usually cost around ¥27,515 ($200).
Compare travel optionsbetween Sapporo and Miyajima
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train to New Chitose Airport, plane and ferry + 4 similar | 4h 25m | ¥33,675($245) | every 2 hours | 1,351km (839 miles) |
| Train, Plane and Ferry | 4h 30m | ¥33,265($245) | every 4 hours | 1,597km (993 miles) |
| Train to New Chitose Airport, plane and ferry | 4h 55m | ¥28,475($210) | every 20 mins | 1,734km (1,077 miles) |
| Train to New Chitose Airport, plane and ferry | 5hrs | ¥34,910($255) | every 30 mins | 1,417km (881 miles) |
| Train, Plane, Bus and Ferry | 4h 10m | ¥27,515($200) | every 20 mins | 1,316km (818 miles) |
Train and Ferry + 1 similar | 12h 20m | ¥49,970($365) | every 4 hours | 1,958km (1,217 miles) |
| Bus, Train and Ferry | 20h 30m | ¥48,325($355) | once daily | 1,949km (1,211 miles) |
Bus and Ferry | 1 day 7h | ¥32,720($240) | once daily | 1,650km (1,026 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Sapporo and Miyajima
Airlines
Spring Airlines Japan
Peach Aviation Limited
AIRDO
Ferry operators
JR Miyajima Ferry
Miyajima Matsudai Kisen
Shin Nihonkai Ferry
Aqua-net Hiroshima
Bus companies
Chugoku JR Bus Company
Hokkaido Chuo Bus
Keifuku Bus
Hokkaido Access Network
Hakodate Teisan Bus
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