How to travel from Tohoku to Miyazaki, Japan
The distance between Tohoku and Miyazaki is around 1,248km (775 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 4h 50m.
11 routes found
We've found 11 different ways to get from Tohoku to Miyazaki by plane, train, bus, ferry, taxi and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Miyazaki → Tohoku if you're planning a return trip.
Fly
Fly from Sendai (SDJ) to Miyazaki (KMI).
- Duration4h 50m
- Flight time2h 25m
- Typical cost¥57,500($420)
+ 2 others5 similiar routes
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Train
Take the train to Tokyo, Hakata then Kagoshima-Chuo and then to Miyazaki.
- Duration12h 10m
- Departsevery 3 hours
- Typical cost¥64,615($470)
Multiple train operators
1 similiar route
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Bus and Ferry
Take the bus to Sendai Station and then to Kobe Sannomiya then take a ferry to Miyazaki.
- Duration1 day 5h
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost¥48,460($355)
Multiple operators
Taxi and Bus
Take a taxi to Ishinazaka then take the bus to Basuta Shinjuku Tokyo then Nishitetsu Tenjin Bus Terminal and then to Miyazaki Station.
- Duration1 day 1h
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost¥48,190($350)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Tohoku and Miyazaki
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Tohoku to Miyazaki by plane, train, bus, ferry, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take a taxi and then take the bus which costs around ¥48,190 ($350) and will take around 1 day 1h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 4h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥57,500 ($420).
The distance between Tohoku and Miyazaki is around 1,248km (775 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,317km (818 miles)
It takes around 4h 50m to get from Tohoku and Miyazaki by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 19h 40m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Tohoku to Miyazaki is to fly which takes around 4h 50m and will set you back approx ¥57,500 ($420).
The cheapest way to travel between Tohoku and Miyazaki, if you exclude driving, is to take a taxi and then take the bus which will typically cost around ¥48,190 ($350) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Tohoku and Miyazaki. It typically takes around 12h 10m and departs every 3 hours.
There are no direct train services that runs from Tohoku to Miyazaki. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Naruko Gotenyu, Furukawa, Tokyo, Hakata and Kagoshima-Chuo. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 12h 10m.
Japan Railways Shinkansen and Japan Railways Limited Express run train services between Tohoku and Miyazaki. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 12h 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 Tohoku and Miyazaki. We recommend that you fly from Sendai (SDJ) to Miyazaki (KMI). instead which will take 4h 50m.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from Tohoku and Miyazaki. Flights depart from Sendai (SDJ) and arrive at Miyazaki (KMI) - via Osaka Itami (ITM). The flight takes around 2h 25m.
There is no direct flight from Tohoku to Miyazaki. There is however a flight that goes via Osaka Itami (ITM). This services will take at least 4h 50m (not including layover time).
The flight from Tohoku to Miyazaki typically takes around 2h 25m. Flights depart from Sendai (SDJ) and and arrive into Miyazaki (KMI).
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 Tohoku and Miyazaki. The distance is around 1,675km (1,041 miles) by road and it will take around 19h 40m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Tohoku to Miyazaki is to fly which takes, on average, 4h 50m and will usually cost around ¥57,500 ($420).
Compare travel optionsbetween Tohoku and Miyazaki
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly + 5 similar | 4h 50m | ¥57,500($420) | hourly | 1,248km (775 miles) |
| Train to Shin-Hanamaki, Fly | 5h 15m | ¥50,515($370) | hourly | 1,401km (871 miles) |
| Train and Plane | 5h 25m | ¥53,940($395) | every 4 hours | 1,342km (834 miles) |
| Train to Akita, Fly | 6hrs | ¥49,420($360) | every 2 hours | 1,363km (847 miles) |
| Plane and Train | 6h 40m | ¥62,150($455) | every 3 hours | 1,400km (870 miles) |
| Train to Sakurambohigashine, plane | 6h 50m | ¥54,485($400) | every 4 hours | 1,389km (863 miles) |
Train + 1 similar | 12h 10m | ¥64,615($470) | every 3 hours | 1,883km (1,170 miles) |
| Train via Tokyo | 13h 20m | ¥62,290($455) | twice daily | 1,790km (1,112 miles) |
Bus and Ferry | 1 day 5h | ¥48,460($355) | once daily | 1,457km (905 miles) |
Taxi and Bus | 1 day 1h | ¥48,190($350) | once daily | 1,923km (1,195 miles) |
Drive | 19h 40m | ¥25,055($185) | on demand | 1,675km (1,041 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Tohoku and Miyazaki
Airlines
Peach Aviation Limited
Solaseed Air
Fuji Dream
Bus companies
JR Bus Tōhoku
Jam Jam Liner
Willer Express
Nishitetsu
Miyazaki Kotsu
Ferry operators
Miyazaki Car Ferry
Airports near Miyazaki
The following major airports near Miyazaki offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.
Miyazaki Airport (KMI)
- Distance
- 4km (3 miles) from Miyazaki
Kagoshima Airport (KOJ)
- Distance
- 68km (42 miles) from Miyazaki
Fukuoka Airport (FUK)
- Distance
- 208km (129 miles) from Miyazaki