How to travel from Hakuba to Okinawa, Japan
The distance between Hakuba and Okinawa is around 1,612km (1,002 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 5h 55m.
8 routes found
We've found 8 different ways to get from Hakuba 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 → Hakuba if you're planning a return trip.
Train to Matsumoto, Fly
Take the train to Matsumoto then fly from Matsumoto (MMJ) to Okinawa (OKA).
- Duration5h 55m
- Flight time3h 30m
- Typical cost¥36,825($270)
Multiple operators
4 similiar routes
We’ve grouped similar routes together, click the arrows to see the other options.
Bus, Train and Ferry
Take the bus to Shin Osaka then take the train to Kagoshima-Chuo then take a ferry to 那覇港 船客待合所.
- Duration1 day 17h
- Departs4 times a week
- Typical cost¥45,585($335)
Multiple operators
Bus and Ferry
Take the bus to Kyōto (Station) then Kumamoto Kencho-mae and then to Kagoshima Honkō then take a ferry to 那覇港 船客待合所.
- Duration2 days 4h
- Departs4 times a week
- Typical cost¥38,880($285)
Multiple operators
Train and Ferry
Take the train to Matsumoto, Nagoya then Hakata and then to Kagoshima-Chuo then take a ferry to 本部旅客待合所.
- Duration1 day 7h
- Departs4 times a week
- Typical cost¥47,095($345)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Hakuba and Okinawa
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Hakuba to Okinawa by bus, train, plane and ferry. The cheapest option is to take the train and then fly which costs around ¥23,135 ($170) and will take around 7h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 5h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥36,825 ($270).
The distance between Hakuba and Okinawa is around 1,612km (1,002 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,475km (916 miles)
It takes around 6h 55m to get from Hakuba and Okinawa by bus, train and plane.
The quickest way to get from Hakuba to Okinawa is to take the train and then fly which takes around 5h 55m and will set you back approx ¥36,825 ($270).
The cheapest way to travel between Hakuba and Okinawa is to take the train and then fly which will typically cost around ¥23,135 ($170) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Hakuba and Okinawa. We recommend that you take the train to Matsumoto then fly from Matsumoto (MMJ) to Okinawa (OKA). instead which will take 5h 55m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Hakuba and Okinawa. We recommend that you take the train to Matsumoto then fly from Matsumoto (MMJ) to Okinawa (OKA). instead which will take 5h 55m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Hakuba to Okinawa. We recommend that you take the bus to Nagano station then take the train to Tokyo then fly from Tokyo Haneda (HND) to Okinawa (OKA) then take the bus to 中の町. instead which will take 6h 55m.
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 Hakuba to Okinawa. We recommend that you take the bus to Nagano station then take the train to Tokyo then fly from Tokyo Haneda (HND) to Okinawa (OKA) then take the bus to 中の町. instead which will take 6h 55m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Hakuba to Okinawa is to take the bus, then take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 6h 55m and will usually cost around ¥34,090 ($250).
Compare travel optionsbetween Hakuba and Okinawa
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train to Matsumoto, Fly + 4 similar | 5h 55m | ¥36,825($270) | 5 times a week | 1,700km (1,056 miles) |
| Train and Plane | 7h 30m | ¥23,135($170) | 5 times a week | 1,612km (1,002 miles) |
| Train to Takasaki, plane | 7h 50m | ¥44,220($325) | every 4 hours | 2,073km (1,288 miles) |
| Bus to Nagano station, train and plane | 6h 30m | ¥31,075($225) | every 4 hours | 1,735km (1,078 miles) |
| Bus, Train and Plane | 6h 55m | ¥34,090($250) | every 4 hours | 1,863km (1,158 miles) |
Bus, Train and Ferry | 1 day 17h | ¥45,585($335) | 4 times a week | 1,978km (1,229 miles) |
Bus and Ferry | 2 days 4h | ¥38,880($285) | 4 times a week | 2,117km (1,315 miles) |
Train and Ferry | 1 day 7h | ¥47,095($345) | 4 times a week | 1,954km (1,214 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Hakuba and Okinawa
Airlines
Solaseed Air
Japan Transocean Air
Peach Aviation Limited
Train operators
Bus companies
Alpico Group
Okinawa Bus
Toyo Bus
Kintetsu Bus
Kyushu Sanko Group
Ferry operators
A Line
Marix Line
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