How to travel from Kagoshima to Motobu, Japan
The distance between Kagoshima and Motobu is around 668km (415 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 4h 15m.
5 routes found
We've found 5 different ways to get from Kagoshima to Motobu by plane, bus, ferry and train. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Motobu → Kagoshima if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Bus
Fly from Kagoshima (KOJ) to Okinawa (OKA) then take the bus to 本部港.
- Duration4h 15m
- Flight time1h 30m
- Typical cost¥20,260($150)
Multiple operators
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Ferry
Take a ferry to 本部旅客待合所.
- Duration22h 45m
- Departs4 times a week
- Typical cost¥13,965($100)
A Line
+ 1 othersFrequently asked questionsabout travel between Kagoshima and Motobu
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Kagoshima to Motobu by plane, bus, ferry and train. The cheapest option is to take a ferry which costs around ¥13,965 ($100) and will take around 22h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 4h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥20,260 ($150).
The distance between Kagoshima and Motobu is around 668km (415 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 598km (371 miles)
It takes around 4h 15m to get from Kagoshima and Motobu by plane and bus.
The quickest way to get from Kagoshima to Motobu is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 4h 15m and will set you back approx ¥20,260 ($150).
The cheapest way to travel between Kagoshima and Motobu is to take a ferry which will typically cost around ¥13,965 ($100) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Kagoshima and Motobu. We recommend that you fly from Kagoshima (KOJ) to Okinawa (OKA) then take the bus to 本部港. instead which will take 4h 15m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Kagoshima and Motobu. We recommend that you fly from Kagoshima (KOJ) to Okinawa (OKA) then take the bus to 本部港. instead which will take 4h 15m.
Ferry/Boat travel
Yes there is a ferry service that runs between Kagoshima and Motobu. The ferry typically takes around 22h 45m and departs 4 times a week.
A Line and Marix Line run the ferry services between Kagoshima and Motobu. Ferries run 4 times a week and take around 22h 45m on average but will vary depending on conditions and travel date.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Kagoshima to Motobu. We recommend that you fly from Kagoshima (KOJ) to Okinawa (OKA) then take the bus to 本部港. instead which will take 4h 15m.
The closest major airport to Motobu is Naha Airport (OKA) (OKA) which is approximately 58km (36 miles) from Motobu. 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 Kagoshima to Motobu. We recommend that you fly from Kagoshima (KOJ) to Okinawa (OKA) then take the bus to 本部港. instead which will take 4h 15m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Kagoshima to Motobu is to fly and then take the bus which takes, on average, 4h 15m and will usually cost around ¥20,260 ($150).
Compare travel optionsbetween Kagoshima and Motobu
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Bus + 3 similar | 4h 15m | ¥20,260($150) | every 2 hours | 824km (512 miles) |
| Plane and Ferry | 4h 55m | ¥32,310($235) | 4 times a week | 686km (426 miles) |
| Train to Hakata, plane and bus | 5h 55m | ¥22,040($160) | every 2 hours | 1,220km (758 miles) |
| Train, Plane and Bus | 5h 55m | ¥25,465($185) | every 3 hours | 948km (589 miles) |
Ferry | 22h 45m | ¥13,965($100) | 4 times a week | 668km (415 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Kagoshima and Motobu
Airlines
Solaseed Air
Japan Transocean Air
Oriental Air Bridge
Ferry operators
A Line
Marix Line
Bus companies
Yanbaru Express
Train operators
Airports near Motobu
The following major airports near Motobu offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.
Naha Airport (OKA)
- Distance
- 58km (36 miles) from Motobu
Yoron Airport (RNJ)
- Distance
- 65km (40 miles) from Motobu
Fukuoka Airport (FUK)
- Distance
- 807km (501 miles) from Motobu