How to travel from Hamada to Okinawa, Japan
The distance between Hamada and Okinawa is around 1,155km (717 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 5h 45m.
7 routes found
We've found 7 different ways to get from Hamada to Okinawa by bus, plane, train and ferry. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Okinawa → Hamada if you're planning a return trip.
Train and Plane
Take the train to Shin-Yamaguchi and then to Hakata then fly from Fukuoka (FUK) to Okinawa (OKA).
- Duration5h 45m
- Flight time1h 35m
- Typical cost¥27,925($205)
Multiple operators
5 similiar routes
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Train and Ferry
Take the train to Shin-Yamaguchi and then to Kagoshima-Chuo then take a ferry to 本部旅客待合所.
- Duration1 day 3h
- Departs4 times a week
- Typical cost¥28,340($205)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Hamada and Okinawa
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Hamada to Okinawa by bus, plane, train and ferry. The cheapest option is to take the bus, then take the train and then fly which costs around ¥26,010 ($190) and will take around 7h 5m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 5h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥27,925 ($205).
The distance between Hamada and Okinawa is around 1,155km (717 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,018km (632 miles)
It takes around 6h 25m to get from Hamada and Okinawa by bus and plane.
The quickest way to get from Hamada to Okinawa is to take the train and then fly which takes around 5h 45m and will set you back approx ¥27,925 ($205).
The cheapest way to travel between Hamada and Okinawa is to take the bus, then take the train and then fly which will typically cost around ¥26,010 ($190) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Hamada and Okinawa. We recommend that you take the train to Shin-Yamaguchi and then to Hakata then fly from Fukuoka (FUK) to Okinawa (OKA). instead which will take 5h 45m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Hamada and Okinawa. We recommend that you take the train to Shin-Yamaguchi and then to Hakata then fly from Fukuoka (FUK) to Okinawa (OKA). instead which will take 5h 45m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Hamada to Okinawa. We recommend that you take the bus to Hiroshima and then to Hiroshima Airport then fly from Hiroshima (HIJ) to Okinawa (OKA). instead which will take 6h 25m.
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 Hamada to Okinawa. We recommend that you take the bus to Hiroshima and then to Hiroshima Airport then fly from Hiroshima (HIJ) to Okinawa (OKA). instead which will take 6h 25m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Hamada to Okinawa is to take the bus and then fly which takes, on average, 6h 25m and will usually cost around ¥30,120 ($220).
Compare travel optionsbetween Hamada and Okinawa
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train and Plane + 5 similar | 5h 45m | ¥27,925($205) | every 20 mins | 1,155km (717 miles) |
| Bus and Plane | 6h 25m | ¥30,120($220) | hourly | 1,316km (817 miles) |
| Bus, Train and Plane | 6h 40m | ¥29,845($220) | every 4 hours | 1,253km (778 miles) |
| Bus to Hiroshima, train and plane | 7h 5m | ¥26,010($190) | 5 times a day | 1,528km (949 miles) |
| Bus, Ferry and Plane | 7h 60m | ¥43,125($315) | every 3 hours | 1,278km (794 miles) |
| Bus to Hiroshima, train and plane | 8hrs | ¥34,770($255) | hourly | 1,533km (952 miles) |
Train and Ferry | 1 day 3h | ¥28,340($205) | 4 times a week | 1,246km (774 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Hamada and Okinawa
Airlines
Japan Transocean Air
Peach Aviation Limited
Skymark Airlines
Ferry operators
Setonaikaikisen
A Line
Marix Line
Bus companies
Chugoku JR Bus Company
Train operators
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