Osaka to Miyajima by train and ferry: time and fare
From Osaka to Miyajima, take the Nozomi + JR Sanyo Line from Shin-Osaka Station to Miyajimaguchi (1 h 55 min, 11,280 yen) and change to the JR West Miyajima Ferry to Miyajima ferry pier (10 min, 200 yen): 2 h 5 min of riding time for 11,480 yen in all.
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Ways from Osaka to Miyajima
Times and fares from each railway's, bus company's and airport's own timetables for Wednesday 14 October 2026.
| Service | Quickest | Fare | Non-reserved | Departures a day | First / last |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nozomi + JR Sanyo Line + JR West Miyajima FerryShin-Osaka → Miyajima ferry pier | 2 h 05 min | 11,480 yen | 10,420 yen | — | — |
Nozomi + JR Sanyo Line + JR West Miyajima Ferry
- Riding time
- 125 min
- Fare
- 11,480 yen
- Change at
- Miyajimaguchi
- From
- Shin-Osaka Station
- To
- Miyajima ferry pier
- Fastest
- 1 h 55 min to Miyajimaguchi (Nozomi 13, 10:17 → 12:12)
- Then
- JR West Miyajima Ferry from Miyajimaguchi ferry pier to Miyajima ferry pier: 10 min, 200 yen; 53 sailings a day, first 06:25, last 22:42
- Riding time
- 2 h 5 min in all, plus the change at Miyajimaguchi
- Fare in all
- 11,480 yen = Nozomi + Sanyo Line 11,280 yen + JR ferry 200 yen
- First train to Miyajimaguchi
- 06:00 → 08:06 (Mizuho 601)
- Last train to Miyajimaguchi
- 22:29 → 00:31 (Nozomi 89)
The riding time adds the two rides; allow time to change at Miyajimaguchi. The first and last trains are for the ride to Miyajimaguchi.
The crossing takes about 10 minutes. A Miyajima visitor tax of 100 yen is charged on top of the fare when you land on the island. The Japan Rail Pass and the JR-WEST Rail Pass cover this ferry. Sailings leaving Miyajimaguchi from 9:10 to 16:10 pass close to the Great Torii.
Miyajima to Osaka
The same services run the other way.
- JR ferry from Miyajima ferry pier: first and last
- first 05:45, last 22:14
- Shinkansen from Miyajimaguchi: first train
- 05:11 → 07:28 (Sanyo Line)
- Shinkansen from Miyajimaguchi: last train
- 21:22 → 23:32 (Sanyo Line)
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take from Osaka to Miyajima?
About 2 h 5 min of riding time by the Nozomi + JR Sanyo Line + JR West Miyajima Ferry, plus the change at Miyajimaguchi.
How much does it cost to get from Osaka to Miyajima?
11,480 yen for one adult one way.
Related items
Sources for this page
- JR West My Dia timetable and fare searchchecked October 3, 2026
- JR West Miyajima Ferry Timetablechecked October 3, 2026
- JR West Miyajima Ferry Fareschecked October 3, 2026
- JR West Miyajima Ferry English site (rail passes)checked October 3, 2026
Compiled by Japan Japan !! · Updated October 3, 2026