How to travel from Hiroshima to Okinawa, Japan
The distance between Hiroshima and Okinawa is around 1,057km (657 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 4h 15m.
8 routes found
We've found 8 different ways to get from Hiroshima to Okinawa by bus, plane, tram, ferry and train. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Okinawa → Hiroshima if you're planning a return trip.
Bus and Plane
Take the bus to Hiroshima Airport then fly from Hiroshima (HIJ) to Okinawa (OKA) then take the bus to 中の町.
- Duration4h 15m
- Flight time2hrs
- Typical cost¥26,150($190)
Multiple operators
5 similiar routes
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Train, Ferry and Bus
Take the train to Kagoshima-Chuo then take a ferry to 本部旅客待合所 then take the bus to 池武当.
- Duration1 day 2h
- Departs4 times a week
- Typical cost¥36,825($270)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Hiroshima and Okinawa
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Hiroshima to Okinawa by bus, plane, tram, ferry and train. The cheapest option is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which costs around ¥23,275 ($170) and will take around 4h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥26,150 ($190).
The distance between Hiroshima and Okinawa is around 1,057km (657 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 982km (610 miles)
It takes around 4h 15m to get from Hiroshima and Okinawa by bus and plane.
The quickest way to get from Hiroshima to Okinawa is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 4h 15m and will set you back approx ¥26,150 ($190).
The cheapest way to travel between Hiroshima and Okinawa is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which will typically cost around ¥23,275 ($170) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Hiroshima and Okinawa. We recommend that you take the bus to Hiroshima Airport then fly from Hiroshima (HIJ) to Okinawa (OKA) then take the bus to 中の町. instead which will take 4h 15m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Hiroshima and Okinawa. We recommend that you take the bus to Hiroshima Airport then fly from Hiroshima (HIJ) to Okinawa (OKA) then take the bus to 中の町. instead which will take 4h 15m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Hiroshima to Okinawa. We recommend that you take the bus to Hiroshima Airport then fly from Hiroshima (HIJ) to Okinawa (OKA) then take the bus to 中の町. instead which will take 4h 15m.
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 Hiroshima to Okinawa. We recommend that you take the bus to Hiroshima Airport then fly from Hiroshima (HIJ) to Okinawa (OKA) then take the bus to 中の町. instead which will take 4h 15m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Hiroshima to Okinawa is to take the bus and then fly which takes, on average, 4h 15m and will usually cost around ¥26,150 ($190).
Compare travel optionsbetween Hiroshima and Okinawa
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bus and Plane + 5 similar | 4h 15m | ¥26,150($190) | hourly | 1,127km (700 miles) |
| Plane and Bus | 4h 20m | ¥25,735($190) | every 4 hours | 1,057km (657 miles) |
| Train and Plane | 5h 45m | ¥33,130($240) | hourly | 1,340km (832 miles) |
| Train, Plane and Bus | 4h 40m | ¥23,275($170) | every 2 hours | 1,144km (711 miles) |
| Train to Okayama, plane and bus | 5hrs | ¥25,600($185) | every 3 hours | 1,334km (829 miles) |
| Tram, Ferry, Bus and Plane | 5h 35m | ¥36,140($265) | every 2 hours | 1,085km (674 miles) |
Train, Ferry and Bus + 1 similar | 1 day 2h | ¥36,825($270) | 4 times a week | 1,230km (765 miles) |
| Train, Bus and Ferry | 1 day 6h | ¥33,675($245) | 4 times a week | 1,297km (806 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Hiroshima and Okinawa
Bus companies
Hiroshima Electric Railway
Okinawa Bus
Toyo Bus
Iyotetsu
Yanbaru Express
Ferry operators
Setonaikaikisen
A Line
Marix Line
Airlines
Japan Transocean Air
Peach Aviation Limited
Skymark Airlines
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