How to travel from Akita to Tanegashima, Japan
The distance between Akita and Tanegashima is around 1,404km (873 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 4h 10m.
10 routes found
We've found 10 different ways to get from Akita to Tanegashima by plane, ferry, train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Tanegashima → Akita if you're planning a return trip.
Fly
Fly from Akita (AXT) to Tanegashima (TNE).
- Duration4h 10m
- Flight time3h 15m
- Typical cost¥35,185($255)
+ 1 others4 similiar routes
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Bus and Ferry
Take the bus to Sendai, Basuta Shinjuku Tokyo then Nishitetsu Tenjin Bus Terminal and then to Kagoshima Honkou then take a ferry to Tanegashima.
- Duration1 day 5h
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost¥41,345($300)
Multiple operators
Train and Ferry
Take the train to Tokyo then Hakata and then to Kagoshima-Chuo then take a ferry to Tanegashima.
- Duration12h 30m
- Departs5 times a day
- Typical cost¥58,865($430)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Car and Ferry
Drive to Kagoshima then take a ferry to Tanegashima.
- Duration21h 30m
- Departs5 times a day
- Typical cost¥34,090($250)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Akita and Tanegashima
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Akita to Tanegashima by plane, ferry, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to drive and then take a ferry which costs around ¥34,090 ($250) and will take around 21h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 4h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥35,185 ($255).
The distance between Akita and Tanegashima is around 1,404km (873 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,308km (813 miles)
It takes around 4h 10m to get from Akita and Tanegashima by plane.
The quickest way to get from Akita to Tanegashima is to fly which takes around 4h 10m and will set you back approx ¥35,185 ($255).
The cheapest way to travel between Akita and Tanegashima is to drive and then take a ferry which will typically cost around ¥34,090 ($250) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Akita and Tanegashima. We recommend that you fly from Akita (AXT) to Tanegashima (TNE). instead which will take 4h 10m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Akita and Tanegashima. We recommend that you fly from Akita (AXT) to Tanegashima (TNE). instead which will take 4h 10m.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from Akita and Tanegashima. Flights depart from Akita (AXT) and arrive at Tanegashima (TNE) - via Osaka Itami (ITM). The flight takes around 3h 15m.
There is no direct flight from Akita to Tanegashima. There is however a flight that goes via Osaka Itami (ITM) and Kagoshima (KOJ). This services will take at least 4h 10m (not including layover time).
The flight from Akita to Tanegashima typically takes around 3h 15m. Flights depart from Akita (AXT) and and arrive into Tanegashima (TNE).
The closest major airport to Tanegashima is New Tanegashima Airport (TNE) (TNE) which is approximately 1km (1 miles) from Tanegashima. Yakushima Airport (KUM) (KUM) and Fukuoka Airport (FUK) (FUK) 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 Akita to Tanegashima. We recommend that you fly from Akita (AXT) to Tanegashima (TNE). instead which will take 4h 10m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Akita to Tanegashima is to fly which takes, on average, 4h 10m and will usually cost around ¥35,185 ($255).
Compare travel optionsbetween Akita and Tanegashima
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly + 4 similar | 4h 10m | ¥35,185($255) | hourly | 1,404km (873 miles) |
| Plane and Ferry | 4h 60m | ¥59,690($435) | 4 times a day | 1,429km (888 miles) |
| Train and Plane | 6h 5m | ¥40,935($300) | every 2 hours | 1,583km (984 miles) |
| Fly to Kagoshima (KOJ), Ferry | 6h 20m | ¥37,100($270) | 5 times a day | 1,451km (902 miles) |
| Train to Hirosaki, Fly | 7hrs | ¥55,990($410) | every 20 mins | 1,848km (1,148 miles) |
Bus and Ferry | 1 day 5h | ¥41,345($300) | once daily | 2,112km (1,313 miles) |
Train and Ferry + 2 similar | 12h 30m | ¥58,865($430) | 5 times a day | 2,066km (1,284 miles) |
| Train, Bus and Ferry | 23h 35m | ¥53,390($390) | once daily | 2,207km (1,372 miles) |
| Train to Sakata(Yamagata), bus and ferry | 1 day 6h | ¥42,440($310) | once daily | 1,898km (1,179 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 21h 30m | ¥34,090($250) | 5 times a day | 1,803km (1,120 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Akita and Tanegashima
Bus companies
JR Bus Tōhoku
Willer Express
Nishitetsu
Kintetsu Bus
Kyushu Sanko Group
Airlines
Fuji Dream
Ferry operators
Toppy & Rocket
Train operators
Airports near Tanegashima
The following major airports near Tanegashima offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.
New Tanegashima Airport (TNE)
- Distance
- 1km (1 miles) from Tanegashima
Yakushima Airport (KUM)
- Distance
- 40km (25 miles) from Tanegashima
Fukuoka Airport (FUK)
- Distance
- 337km (209 miles) from Tanegashima