How to travel from Hakone to Okinawa, Japan
The distance between Hakone and Okinawa is around 1,596km (992 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus, then take the train and then fly which takes around 5h 40m.
9 routes found
We've found 9 different ways to get from Hakone to Okinawa by bus, train, plane and ferry. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Okinawa → Hakone if you're planning a return trip.
Train to Nagoya, Fly
Take the train to Nagoya then fly from Chūbu Centrair (NGO) to Okinawa (OKA).
- Duration6h 60m
- Flight time2h 30m
- Typical cost¥37,235($270)
Multiple operators
3 similiar routes
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Train and Ferry
Take the train to Shin-Osaka and then to Kagoshima-Chuo then take a ferry to 那覇港 船客待合所.
- Duration1 day 10h
- Departs4 times a week
- Typical cost¥63,930($465)
Multiple operators
3 similiar routes
We’ve grouped similar routes together, click the arrows to see the other options.
Bus and Ferry
Take the bus to Basuta Shinjuku then Nishitetsu Tenjin Bus Terminal and then to Tenmonkan then take a ferry to 本部旅客待合所 then take the bus to 池武当.
- Duration1 day 21h
- Departs4 times a week
- Typical cost¥47,365($345)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Hakone and Okinawa
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Hakone to Okinawa by bus, train, plane and ferry. The cheapest option is to take the bus, then take the train and then fly which costs around ¥25,055 ($185) and will take around 5h 40m.
The distance between Hakone and Okinawa is around 1,596km (992 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,438km (893 miles)
It takes around 5h 40m to get from Hakone and Okinawa by bus, train and plane.
The quickest way to get from Hakone to Okinawa is to take the bus, then take the train and then fly which takes around 5h 40m and will set you back approx ¥25,055 ($185).
The cheapest way to travel between Hakone and Okinawa is to take the bus, then take the train and then fly which will typically cost around ¥25,055 ($185) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Hakone and Okinawa. We recommend that you take the bus to Odawara Station then take the train to Shinagawa then fly from Tokyo Haneda (HND) to Okinawa (OKA) then take the bus to 中の町. instead which will take 5h 40m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Hakone and Okinawa. We recommend that you take the bus to Odawara Station then take the train to Shinagawa then fly from Tokyo Haneda (HND) to Okinawa (OKA) then take the bus to 中の町. instead which will take 5h 40m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Hakone to Okinawa. We recommend that you take the bus to Odawara Station then take the train to Shinagawa then fly from Tokyo Haneda (HND) to Okinawa (OKA) then take the bus to 中の町. instead which will take 5h 40m.
The closest major airport to Okinawa is Naha Airport (OKA) (OKA) which is approximately 40km (25 miles) from Okinawa. Yoron Airport (RNJ) (RNJ) 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 Hakone to Okinawa. We recommend that you take the bus to Odawara Station then take the train to Shinagawa then fly from Tokyo Haneda (HND) to Okinawa (OKA) then take the bus to 中の町. instead which will take 5h 40m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Hakone to Okinawa is to take the bus, then take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 5h 40m and will usually cost around ¥25,055 ($185).
Compare travel optionsbetween Hakone and Okinawa
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train to Nagoya, Fly + 3 similar | 6h 60m | ¥37,235($270) | every 30 mins | 1,650km (1,025 miles) |
| Train and Plane | 6h 60m | ¥34,910($255) | every 30 mins | 1,799km (1,118 miles) |
| Bus, Train and Plane | 5h 40m | ¥25,055($185) | every 30 mins | 1,681km (1,044 miles) |
| Bus to Odawara Station, train and plane | 6h 20m | ¥32,310($235) | hourly | 1,596km (992 miles) |
Train and Ferry + 3 similar | 1 day 10h | ¥63,930($465) | 4 times a week | 2,013km (1,251 miles) |
| Train to Shin-Kobe, ferry and bus | 1 day 6h | ¥61,740($450) | 4 times a week | 1,985km (1,234 miles) |
| Train, Ferry and Bus | 1 day 6h | ¥66,945($490) | 4 times a week | 2,087km (1,297 miles) |
| Train, Bus and Ferry | 1 day 15h | ¥63,245($460) | 4 times a week | 2,069km (1,285 miles) |
Bus and Ferry | 1 day 21h | ¥47,365($345) | 4 times a week | 2,257km (1,402 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Hakone and Okinawa
Airlines
Skymark Airlines
Solaseed Air
Peach Aviation Limited
Ferry operators
A Line
Marix Line
Bus companies
Izu Hakone bus
Okinawa Bus
Toyo Bus
Yanbaru Express
Shizutetsu Bus
Train operators
Keisei Skyliner
Keisei Railways
Airports near Okinawa
The following major airports near Okinawa offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.
Naha Airport (OKA)
- Distance
- 40km (25 miles) from Okinawa
Yoron Airport (RNJ)
- Distance
- 80km (50 miles) from Okinawa
Fukuoka Airport (FUK)
- Distance
- 827km (514 miles) from Okinawa