How to travel from Hyuga to Tanegashima, Japan
The distance between Hyuga and Tanegashima is around 308km (192 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive and then take a ferry which takes around 4h 30m.
5 routes found
We've found 5 different ways to get from Hyuga to Tanegashima by train, ferry, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Tanegashima → Hyuga if you're planning a return trip.
Train and Ferry
Take the train to Miyazaki and then to Kagoshima-Chuo then take a ferry to Tanegashima.
- Duration5h 15m
- Departs5 times a day
- Typical cost¥14,920($110)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Train and Plane
Take the train to Hakata then fly from Fukuoka (FUK) to Tanegashima (TNE).
- Duration6h 30m
- Flight time1h 30m
- Typical cost¥32,445($235)
Multiple operators
Car and Ferry
Drive to Kagoshima then take a ferry to Tanegashima.
- Duration4h 30m
- Departs5 times a day
- Typical cost¥11,775($86)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Hyuga and Tanegashima
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Hyuga to Tanegashima by train, ferry, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train, then take the bus and then take a ferry which costs around ¥8,760 ($64) and will take around 7h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and then take a ferry and arrive in approximately 4h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥11,775 ($86).
The distance between Hyuga and Tanegashima is around 308km (192 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 212km (132 miles)
It takes around 5h 15m to get from Hyuga and Tanegashima by train and ferry.
The quickest way to get from Hyuga to Tanegashima is to drive and then take a ferry which takes around 4h 30m and will set you back approx ¥11,775 ($86).
The cheapest way to travel between Hyuga and Tanegashima is to take the train, then take the bus and then take a ferry which will typically cost around ¥8,760 ($64) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Hyuga and Tanegashima. We recommend that you drive to Kagoshima then take a ferry to Tanegashima. instead which will take 4h 30m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Hyuga and Tanegashima. We recommend that you drive to Kagoshima then take a ferry to Tanegashima. instead which will take 4h 30m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Hyuga to Tanegashima. We recommend that you take the train to Hakata then fly from Fukuoka (FUK) to Tanegashima (TNE). instead which will take 6h 30m.
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 Hyuga to Tanegashima. We recommend that you take the train to Miyazaki and then to Kagoshima-Chuo then take a ferry to Tanegashima. instead which will take 5h 15m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Hyuga to Tanegashima is to take the train and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 5h 15m and will usually cost around ¥14,920 ($110).
Compare travel optionsbetween Hyuga and Tanegashima
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train and Ferry + 2 similar | 5h 15m | ¥14,920($110) | 5 times a day | 311km (193 miles) |
| Train, Bus and Ferry | 5h 55m | ¥13,965($100) | 5 times a day | 451km (280 miles) |
| Train to Miyazaki, bus and ferry | 7h 50m | ¥8,760($64) | once daily | 451km (280 miles) |
Train and Plane | 6h 30m | ¥32,445($235) | once daily | 699km (435 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 4h 30m | ¥11,775($86) | 5 times a day | 308km (192 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Hyuga and Tanegashima
Ferry operators
Toppy & Rocket
Life Ferry Route
Airlines
Train operators
Bus companies
Miyazaki Kotsu
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