How to travel from Iwaki to Tanegashima, Japan
The distance between Iwaki and Tanegashima is around 1,296km (806 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 30m.
7 routes found
We've found 7 different ways to get from Iwaki 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 → Iwaki if you're planning a return trip.
Train and Plane
Take the train to Ononiimachi then fly from Fukushima (FKS) to Tanegashima (TNE).
- Duration4h 30m
- Flight time3h 10m
- Typical cost¥45,175($330)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Train and Ferry
Take the train to Tokyo then Hakata and then to Kagoshima-Chuo then take a ferry to Tanegashima.
- Duration11hrs
- Departs5 times a day
- Typical cost¥48,600($355)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Bus and Ferry
Take the bus to Tokyo Station then Nishitetsu Tenjin Bus Terminal and then to Kagoshima Honkou then take a ferry to Tanegashima.
- Duration23h 45m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost¥34,090($250)
Multiple operators
Car and Ferry
Drive to Kagoshima then take a ferry to Tanegashima.
- Duration19h 35m
- Departs5 times a day
- Typical cost¥32,170($235)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Iwaki and Tanegashima
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Iwaki to Tanegashima by train, ferry, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to drive and then take a ferry which costs around ¥32,170 ($235) and will take around 19h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥45,175 ($330).
The distance between Iwaki and Tanegashima is around 1,296km (806 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,161km (721 miles)
It takes around 11hrs to get from Iwaki and Tanegashima by train and ferry.
The quickest way to get from Iwaki to Tanegashima is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 30m and will set you back approx ¥45,175 ($330).
The cheapest way to travel between Iwaki and Tanegashima is to drive and then take a ferry which will typically cost around ¥32,170 ($235) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Iwaki and Tanegashima. We recommend that you take the train to Ononiimachi then fly from Fukushima (FKS) to Tanegashima (TNE). instead which will take 4h 30m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Iwaki and Tanegashima. We recommend that you take the train to Ononiimachi then fly from Fukushima (FKS) to Tanegashima (TNE). instead which will take 4h 30m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Iwaki to Tanegashima. We recommend that you take the train to Ononiimachi then fly from Fukushima (FKS) to Tanegashima (TNE). instead which will take 4h 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 Iwaki to Tanegashima. We recommend that you take the train to Tokyo then Hakata and then to Kagoshima-Chuo then take a ferry to Tanegashima. instead which will take 11hrs.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Iwaki to Tanegashima is to take the train and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 11hrs and will usually cost around ¥48,600 ($355).
Compare travel optionsbetween Iwaki and Tanegashima
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train and Plane + 2 similar | 4h 30m | ¥45,175($330) | every 4 hours | 1,296km (806 miles) |
| Train to Shinagawa, Fly | 5h 40m | ¥43,395($315) | hourly | 1,325km (824 miles) |
| Train to Sendai(Miyagi/Jr), Fly | 6hrs | ¥53,940($395) | every 20 mins | 1,488km (925 miles) |
Train and Ferry + 1 similar | 11hrs | ¥48,600($355) | 5 times a day | 1,659km (1,031 miles) |
| Train, Bus and Ferry | 1 day 4h | ¥36,550($265) | once daily | 1,786km (1,110 miles) |
Bus and Ferry | 23h 45m | ¥34,090($250) | once daily | 1,747km (1,086 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 19h 35m | ¥32,170($235) | 5 times a day | 1,675km (1,041 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Iwaki and Tanegashima
Bus companies
Tobu bus
Nishitetsu
Kintetsu Bus
Kyushu Sanko Group
Ferry operators
Toppy & Rocket
Airlines
Ibex Airlines
Train operators
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