How to travel from Shikoku to Miyajima, Japan
The distance between Shikoku and Miyajima is around 219km (136 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then take a ferry which takes around 3h 55m.
4 routes found
We've found 4 different ways to get from Shikoku to Miyajima 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 Miyajima → Shikoku if you're planning a return trip.
Train and Ferry
Take the train to Okayama and then to Hiroshima then take a ferry to Miyajima.
- Duration3h 55m
- Departshourly
- Typical cost¥11,090($81)
Multiple operators
Bus and Ferry
Take the bus to Takamatsu Chuo Interchange Bus Terminal and then to Hiroshima Shinkansenguchi then take a ferry to Miyajima.
- Duration5h 35m
- Departs4 times a day
- Typical cost¥7,940($58)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
We’ve grouped similar routes together, click the arrows to see the other options.
Car and Ferry
Drive to Matsuyama then take a ferry to Kure then drive to Miyajimaguchi then take a ferry to Miyajima.
- Duration4h 40m
- Departshourly
- Typical cost¥6,570($48)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Shikoku and Miyajima
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Shikoku to Miyajima by train, ferry, bus and car. The cheapest option is to drive and then take a ferry which costs around ¥6,570 ($48) and will take around 4h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then take a ferry and arrive in approximately 3h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥11,090 ($81).
The distance between Shikoku and Miyajima is around 219km (136 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 126km (78 miles)
It takes around 3h 55m to get from Shikoku and Miyajima by train and ferry.
The quickest way to get from Shikoku to Miyajima is to take the train and then take a ferry which takes around 3h 55m and will set you back approx ¥11,090 ($81).
The cheapest way to travel between Shikoku and Miyajima is to drive and then take a ferry which will typically cost around ¥6,570 ($48) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Shikoku and Miyajima. We recommend that you take the train to Okayama and then to Hiroshima then take a ferry to Miyajima. instead which will take 3h 55m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Shikoku and Miyajima. We recommend that you take the train to Okayama and then to Hiroshima then take a ferry to Miyajima. instead which will take 3h 55m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Shikoku to Miyajima. We recommend that you take the train to Okayama and then to Hiroshima then take a ferry to Miyajima. instead which will take 3h 55m.
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 Shikoku to Miyajima. We recommend that you take the train to Okayama and then to Hiroshima then take a ferry to Miyajima. instead which will take 3h 55m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Shikoku to Miyajima is to take the train and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 3h 55m and will usually cost around ¥11,090 ($81).
Compare travel optionsbetween Shikoku and Miyajima
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train and Ferry | 3h 55m | ¥11,090($81) | hourly | 348km (216 miles) |
Bus and Ferry + 1 similar | 5h 35m | ¥7,940($58) | 4 times a day | 404km (251 miles) |
| Bus to Ōtemachi, ferry | 6h 25m | ¥10,265($75) | 5 times a day | 254km (158 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 4h 40m | ¥6,570($48) | hourly | 219km (136 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Shikoku and Miyajima
Ferry operators
JR Miyajima Ferry
Miyajima Matsudai Kisen
Setonaikaikisen
Bus companies
JR Shikoku Bus
Chugoku JR Bus Company
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