How to travel from Shimoda to Miyazaki, Japan

The distance between Shimoda and Miyazaki is around 954km (593 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 15m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Shimoda to Miyazaki by train, plane, ferry and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Atami and then to Shinagawa then fly from Tokyo Haneda (HND) to Miyazaki (KMI).

  • Duration4h 15m
  • Flight time1h 45m
  • Typical cost
    ¥31,215($230)
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Train

Take the train to Atami, Shin-Yokohama, Hakata then Kagoshima-Chuo and then to Miyazaki.

  • Duration9h 55m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    ¥42,985($315)
Operated by

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Train and Ferry

Take the train to Ito and then to Shin-Osaka then take a ferry to Miyazaki.

  • Duration18h 50m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ¥28,340($205)
Operated by

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Drive

Drive to Miyazaki.

  • Duration14h 40m
  • Distance1,283km (797 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Shimoda and Miyazaki

There are several options for getting from Shimoda to Miyazaki by train, plane, ferry and car. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take a ferry which costs around ¥28,340 ($205) and will take around 18h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥31,215 ($230).

The distance between Shimoda and Miyazaki is around 954km (593 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 764km (475 miles)

It takes around 4h 15m to get from Shimoda and Miyazaki by train and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 14h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Shimoda to Miyazaki is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 15m and will set you back approx ¥31,215 ($230).

The cheapest way to travel between Shimoda and Miyazaki, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take a ferry which will typically cost around ¥28,340 ($205) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Shimoda and Miyazaki. It typically takes around 9h 55m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Shimoda to Miyazaki. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Atami, Shin-Yokohama, Hakata and Kagoshima-Chuo. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 9h 55m.

Japan Railways Limited Express and Japan Railways Shinkansen run train services between Shimoda and Miyazaki. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 9h 55m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Shimoda and Miyazaki. We recommend that you take the train to Atami and then to Shinagawa then fly from Tokyo Haneda (HND) to Miyazaki (KMI). instead which will take 4h 15m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Shimoda to Miyazaki. We recommend that you take the train to Atami and then to Shinagawa then fly from Tokyo Haneda (HND) to Miyazaki (KMI). instead which will take 4h 15m.

The closest major airport to Miyazaki is Miyazaki Airport (KMI) (KMI) which is approximately 4km (3 miles) from Miyazaki. Kagoshima Airport (KOJ) (KOJ) and Fukuoka Airport (FUK) (FUK) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Shimoda and Miyazaki. The distance is around 1,283km (797 miles) by road and it will take around 14h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Shimoda to Miyazaki is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 4h 15m and will usually cost around ¥31,215 ($230).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Shimoda and Miyazaki

Transport options from Shimoda to Miyazaki
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 3 similar
4h 15m
¥31,215($230)
every 4 hours1,045km (649 miles)
Train to Atami, plane5h 25m
¥36,690($270)
every 4 hours954km (593 miles)
Train to Atami, plane5h 35m
¥38,605($280)
every 4 hours1,151km (715 miles)
Train to Atami, plane5h 45m
¥42,575($310)
every 4 hours1,195km (742 miles)
Train
9h 55m
¥42,985($315)
every 4 hours1,549km (963 miles)
Train and Ferry
18h 50m
¥28,340($205)
once daily1,020km (634 miles)
Drive
14h 40m
¥19,165($140)
on demand1,283km (797 miles)

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Airports near Miyazaki

The following major airports near Miyazaki offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.

KMI
Miyazaki Airport (KMI)
Domestic Airport
Distance
4km (3 miles) from Miyazaki
KOJ
Kagoshima Airport (KOJ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
68km (42 miles) from Miyazaki
FUK
Fukuoka Airport (FUK)
International Airport
Distance
208km (129 miles) from Miyazaki