How to travel from Sendai to Miyajima, Japan
The distance between Sendai and Miyajima is around 915km (568 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly, then take the bus and then take a ferry which takes around 3h 35m.
6 routes found
We've found 6 different ways to get from Sendai 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 → Sendai if you're planning a return trip.
Plane, Bus and Ferry
Fly from Sendai (SDJ) to Hiroshima (HIJ) then take the bus to Hiroshima Shinkansenguchi then take a ferry to Miyajima.
- Duration3h 35m
- Flight time1h 35m
- Typical cost¥34,090($250)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Train and Ferry
Take the train to Tokyo and then to Hiroshima then take a ferry to Miyajima.
- Duration6h 35m
- Departsevery 30 mins
- Typical cost¥30,120($220)
Multiple operators
Bus and Ferry
Take the bus to Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal and then to Hiroshima Shinkansenguchi then take a ferry to Miyajima.
- Duration16h 35m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost¥21,905($160)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
We’ve grouped similar routes together, click the arrows to see the other options.
Car and Ferry
Drive to Miyajimaguchi then take a ferry to Miyajima.
- Duration13hrs
- Departsevery 15 mins
- Typical cost¥16,975($125)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Sendai and Miyajima
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Sendai to Miyajima by train, ferry, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to drive and then take a ferry which costs around ¥16,975 ($125) and will take around 13hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly, then take the bus and then take a ferry and arrive in approximately 3h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥34,090 ($250).
The distance between Sendai and Miyajima is around 915km (568 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 886km (551 miles)
It takes around 6h 35m to get from Sendai and Miyajima by train and ferry.
The quickest way to get from Sendai to Miyajima is to fly, then take the bus and then take a ferry which takes around 3h 35m and will set you back approx ¥34,090 ($250).
The cheapest way to travel between Sendai and Miyajima is to drive and then take a ferry which will typically cost around ¥16,975 ($125) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Sendai and Miyajima. We recommend that you fly from Sendai (SDJ) to Hiroshima (HIJ) then take the bus to Hiroshima Shinkansenguchi then take a ferry to Miyajima. instead which will take 3h 35m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Sendai and Miyajima. We recommend that you fly from Sendai (SDJ) to Hiroshima (HIJ) then take the bus to Hiroshima Shinkansenguchi then take a ferry to Miyajima. instead which will take 3h 35m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Sendai to Miyajima. We recommend that you fly from Sendai (SDJ) to Hiroshima (HIJ) then take the bus to Hiroshima Shinkansenguchi then take a ferry to Miyajima. instead which will take 3h 35m.
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 Sendai to Miyajima. We recommend that you take the train to Tokyo and then to Hiroshima then take a ferry to Miyajima. instead which will take 6h 35m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Sendai to Miyajima is to take the train and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 6h 35m and will usually cost around ¥30,120 ($220).
Compare travel optionsbetween Sendai and Miyajima
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane, Bus and Ferry + 1 similar | 3h 35m | ¥34,090($250) | every 30 mins | 915km (568 miles) |
| Plane, Train and Ferry | 4h 25m | ¥39,155($285) | every 30 mins | 1,360km (845 miles) |
Train and Ferry | 6h 35m | ¥30,120($220) | every 30 mins | 1,165km (724 miles) |
Bus and Ferry + 1 similar | 16h 35m | ¥21,905($160) | once daily | 1,200km (746 miles) |
| Bus to Ōsaka, ferry | 17h 10m | ¥22,725($165) | once daily | 1,140km (708 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 13hrs | ¥16,975($125) | every 15 mins | 1,118km (694 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Sendai and Miyajima
Ferry operators
JR Miyajima Ferry
Miyajima Matsudai Kisen
Aqua-net Hiroshima
Airlines
Ibex Airlines
Bus companies
Keio Dentetsu Bus
Chugoku JR Bus Company
Kintetsu 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