How to travel from Sasebo to Itsukushima, Japan
The distance between Sasebo and Itsukushima is around 357km (222 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then take a ferry which takes around 3h 30m.
3 routes found
We've found 3 different ways to get from Sasebo to Itsukushima by train, ferry, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Itsukushima → Sasebo if you're planning a return trip.
Train and Ferry
Take the train to Hakata and then to Hiroshima then take a ferry to Miyajima.
- Duration3h 30m
- Departshourly
- Typical cost¥11,775($86)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Car and Ferry
Drive to Miyajimaguchi then take a ferry to Miyajima.
- Duration4h 25m
- Departsevery 15 mins
- Typical cost¥5,615($41)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Sasebo and Itsukushima
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Sasebo to Itsukushima by train, ferry, bus and car. The cheapest option is to drive and then take a ferry which costs around ¥5,615 ($41) and will take around 4h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then take a ferry and arrive in approximately 3h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥11,775 ($86).
The distance between Sasebo and Itsukushima is around 357km (222 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 269km (167 miles)
It takes around 3h 30m to get from Sasebo and Itsukushima by train and ferry.
The quickest way to get from Sasebo to Itsukushima is to take the train and then take a ferry which takes around 3h 30m and will set you back approx ¥11,775 ($86).
The cheapest way to travel between Sasebo and Itsukushima 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 Sasebo and Itsukushima. We recommend that you take the train to Hakata and then to Hiroshima then take a ferry to Miyajima. instead which will take 3h 30m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Sasebo and Itsukushima. We recommend that you take the train to Hakata and then to Hiroshima then take a ferry to Miyajima. instead which will take 3h 30m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Sasebo to Itsukushima. We recommend that you take the train to Hakata and then to Hiroshima then take a ferry to Miyajima. instead which will take 3h 30m.
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 Sasebo to Itsukushima. We recommend that you take the train to Hakata and then to Hiroshima then take a ferry to Miyajima. instead which will take 3h 30m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Sasebo to Itsukushima is to take the train and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 3h 30m and will usually cost around ¥11,775 ($86).
Compare travel optionsbetween Sasebo and Itsukushima
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train and Ferry + 1 similar | 3h 30m | ¥11,775($86) | hourly | 386km (240 miles) |
| Bus, Train and Ferry | 4hrs | ¥10,680($78) | hourly | 400km (249 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 4h 25m | ¥5,615($41) | every 15 mins | 357km (222 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Sasebo and Itsukushima
Ferry operators
JR Miyajima Ferry
Miyajima Matsudai Kisen
Train operators
Bus companies
Nishitetsu
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