How to travel from Tanegashima to Itsukushima, Japan
The distance between Tanegashima and Itsukushima is around 536km (333 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly, then take the train and then take a ferry which takes around 3h 25m.
6 routes found
We've found 6 different ways to get from Tanegashima to Itsukushima by ferry, train, bus and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Itsukushima → Tanegashima if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Ferry
Fly from Tanegashima (TNE) to Matsuyama (MYJ) then take a ferry to Hiroshima Port and then to Miyajima.
- Duration4h 25m
- Flight time1h 35m
- Typical cost¥33,815($245)
Multiple operators
3 similiar routes
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Ferry and Train
Take a ferry to Kagoshima then take the train to Hiroshima then take a ferry to Miyajima.
- Duration5h 25m
- Departs5 times a day
- Typical cost¥22,590($165)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Tanegashima and Itsukushima
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Tanegashima to Itsukushima by ferry, train, bus and plane. The cheapest option is to take a ferry and then take the train which costs around ¥22,590 ($165) and will take around 5h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly, then take the train and then take a ferry and arrive in approximately 3h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥30,390 ($220).
The distance between Tanegashima and Itsukushima is around 536km (333 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 427km (266 miles)
It takes around 5h 25m to get from Tanegashima and Itsukushima by ferry and train.
The quickest way to get from Tanegashima to Itsukushima is to fly, then take the train and then take a ferry which takes around 3h 25m and will set you back approx ¥30,390 ($220).
The cheapest way to travel between Tanegashima and Itsukushima is to take a ferry and then take the train which will typically cost around ¥22,590 ($165) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Tanegashima and Itsukushima. We recommend that you fly from Tanegashima (TNE) to Fukuoka (FUK) then take the train to Hiroshima then take a ferry to Miyajima. instead which will take 3h 25m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Tanegashima and Itsukushima. We recommend that you fly from Tanegashima (TNE) to Fukuoka (FUK) then take the train to Hiroshima then take a ferry to Miyajima. instead which will take 3h 25m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Tanegashima to Itsukushima. We recommend that you fly from Tanegashima (TNE) to Fukuoka (FUK) then take the train to Hiroshima then take a ferry to Miyajima. instead which will take 3h 25m.
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 Tanegashima to Itsukushima. We recommend that you take a ferry to Kagoshima then take the train to Hiroshima then take a ferry to Miyajima. instead which will take 5h 25m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Tanegashima to Itsukushima is to take a ferry and then take the train which takes, on average, 5h 25m and will usually cost around ¥22,590 ($165).
Compare travel optionsbetween Tanegashima and Itsukushima
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Ferry + 3 similar | 4h 25m | ¥33,815($245) | every 4 hours | 536km (333 miles) |
| Plane, Train and Ferry | 3h 25m | ¥30,390($220) | every 20 mins | 627km (389 miles) |
| Ferry, Plane and Train | 3h 50m | ¥32,995($240) | 4 times a day | 695km (432 miles) |
| Fly to Osaka Itami (ITM), train and ferry | 4h 50m | ¥33,405($245) | every 30 mins | 1,036km (644 miles) |
Ferry and Train + 1 similar | 5h 25m | ¥22,590($165) | 5 times a day | 652km (405 miles) |
| Ferry, Bus and Train | 8h 25m | ¥22,590($165) | 5 times a day | 771km (479 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Tanegashima and Itsukushima
Ferry operators
Toppy & Rocket
JR Miyajima Ferry
Miyajima Matsudai Kisen
Setonaikaikisen
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