How to travel from Takayama to Miyazaki, Japan

The distance between Takayama and Miyazaki is around 810km (503 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 25m.

9 routes found

We've found 9 different ways to get from Takayama to Miyazaki by train, plane, bus, 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 Nagoya then fly from Chūbu Centrair (NGO) to Miyazaki (KMI).

  • Duration4h 25m
  • Flight time1h 20m
  • Typical cost
    ¥31,075($225)
Operated by

Multiple operators

3 similiar routes

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Train

Take the train to Nagoya, Hakata then Kagoshima-Chuo and then to Miyazaki.

  • Duration9h 10m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    ¥39,015($285)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Kyoto Station Hachijou gate then take the train to Hakata then take the bus to Miyazaki Station.

  • Duration10h 55m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    ¥26,695($195)
Operated by

Multiple operators

2 similiar routes

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Drive

Drive to Miyazaki.

  • Duration13h 20m
  • Distance1,123km (698 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Takayama and Miyazaki

There are several options for getting from Takayama to Miyazaki by train, plane, bus, ferry and car. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around ¥25,325 ($185) and will take around 20h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥31,075 ($225).

The distance between Takayama and Miyazaki is around 810km (503 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 714km (444 miles)

It takes around 4h 25m to get from Takayama and Miyazaki by train and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 13h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Takayama to Miyazaki is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 25m and will set you back approx ¥31,075 ($225).

The cheapest way to travel between Takayama and Miyazaki, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around ¥25,325 ($185) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Takayama and Miyazaki. It typically takes around 9h 10m and departs every 3 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Takayama to Miyazaki. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Nagoya, Hakata and Kagoshima-Chuo. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 9h 10m.

Japan Railways Limited Express and Japan Railways Shinkansen run train services between Takayama and Miyazaki. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 9h 10m, 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 Takayama and Miyazaki. We recommend that you take the train to Nagoya then fly from Chūbu Centrair (NGO) to Miyazaki (KMI). instead which will take 4h 25m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Takayama to Miyazaki. We recommend that you take the train to Nagoya then fly from Chūbu Centrair (NGO) to Miyazaki (KMI). instead which will take 4h 25m.

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 Takayama and Miyazaki. The distance is around 1,123km (698 miles) by road and it will take around 13h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Takayama to Miyazaki is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 4h 25m and will usually cost around ¥31,075 ($225).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Takayama and Miyazaki

Transport options from Takayama to Miyazaki
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 3 similar
4h 25m
¥31,075($225)
every 3 hours810km (503 miles)
Train to Toyama, plane4h 50m
¥35,045($255)
4 times a day1,026km (637 miles)
Bus and Plane4h 50m
¥36,690($270)
4 times a day1,043km (648 miles)
Train to Nagoya, plane5h 5m
¥34,360($250)
every 3 hours842km (523 miles)
Train
9h 10m
¥39,015($285)
every 3 hours1,266km (787 miles)
Bus and Train + 2 similar
10h 55m
¥26,695($195)
every 20 mins1,224km (760 miles)
Train and Ferry17h 10m
¥29,980($220)
once daily873km (542 miles)
Train and Bus20h 20m
¥25,325($185)
once daily1,245km (774 miles)
Drive
13h 20m
¥16,290($120)
on demand1,123km (698 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