How to travel from Hakone to Tanegashima, Japan
The distance between Hakone and Tanegashima is around 1,188km (738 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4hrs.
9 routes found
We've found 9 different ways to get from Hakone to Tanegashima by train, plane, ferry, 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 → Hakone if you're planning a return trip.
Train and Plane
Take the train to Shinagawa then fly from Tokyo Haneda (HND) to Tanegashima (TNE).
- Duration4hrs
- Flight time2h 25m
- Typical cost¥41,890($305)
Multiple operators
3 similiar routes
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Train and Ferry
Take the train to Hiroshima and then to Kagoshima-Chuo then take a ferry to Tanegashima.
- Duration9hrs
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost¥42,300($310)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
We’ve grouped similar routes together, click the arrows to see the other options.
Bus and Ferry
Take the bus to Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal then Hakata Bus Terminal and then to Kagoshima Honkou then take a ferry to Tanegashima.
- Duration23h 30m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost¥32,995($240)
Multiple operators
Car and Ferry
Drive to Kagoshima then take a ferry to Tanegashima.
- Duration16h 20m
- Departs5 times a day
- Typical cost¥27,790($205)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Hakone and Tanegashima
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Hakone to Tanegashima by train, plane, ferry, bus and car. The cheapest option is to drive and then take a ferry which costs around ¥27,790 ($205) and will take around 16h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥41,890 ($305).
The distance between Hakone and Tanegashima is around 1,188km (738 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 909km (565 miles)
It takes around 4hrs to get from Hakone and Tanegashima by train and plane.
The quickest way to get from Hakone to Tanegashima is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4hrs and will set you back approx ¥41,890 ($305).
The cheapest way to travel between Hakone and Tanegashima is to drive and then take a ferry which will typically cost around ¥27,790 ($205) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Hakone and Tanegashima. We recommend that you take the train to Shinagawa then fly from Tokyo Haneda (HND) to Tanegashima (TNE). instead which will take 4hrs.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Hakone and Tanegashima. We recommend that you take the train to Shinagawa then fly from Tokyo Haneda (HND) to Tanegashima (TNE). instead which will take 4hrs.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Hakone to Tanegashima. We recommend that you take the train to Shinagawa then fly from Tokyo Haneda (HND) to Tanegashima (TNE). instead which will take 4hrs.
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 Hakone to Tanegashima. We recommend that you take the train to Shinagawa then fly from Tokyo Haneda (HND) to Tanegashima (TNE). instead which will take 4hrs.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Hakone to Tanegashima is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 4hrs and will usually cost around ¥41,890 ($305).
Compare travel optionsbetween Hakone and Tanegashima
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train and Plane + 3 similar | 4hrs | ¥41,890($305) | every 30 mins | 1,188km (738 miles) |
| Train to Shinagawa, plane | 5h 15m | ¥49,145($360) | hourly | 1,316km (818 miles) |
| Train, Plane and Ferry | 5h 25m | ¥74,610($545) | 4 times a day | 1,403km (872 miles) |
| Train to Shinagawa, plane and ferry | 6h 10m | ¥31,485($230) | 5 times a day | 1,200km (745 miles) |
Train and Ferry + 2 similar | 9hrs | ¥42,300($310) | once daily | 1,383km (859 miles) |
| Train to Shin-Osaka, ferry | 10h 15m | ¥42,300($310) | 5 times a day | 1,384km (860 miles) |
| Bus, Train and Ferry | 15h 10m | ¥38,195($280) | once daily | 1,415km (879 miles) |
Bus and Ferry | 23h 30m | ¥32,995($240) | once daily | 1,660km (1,031 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 16h 20m | ¥27,790($205) | 5 times a day | 1,385km (861 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Hakone and Tanegashima
Airlines
Peach Aviation Limited
Skymark Airlines
Train operators
Narita Express (N'EX)
Bus companies
JR Bus Kanto
Nishitetsu
Ferry operators
Toppy & Rocket
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