How to travel from Kagoshima to Tanegashima, Japan

The distance between Kagoshima and Tanegashima is around 121km (75 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 1h 35m.

2 routes found

We've found 2 different ways to get from Kagoshima to Tanegashima by ferry and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out TanegashimaKagoshima if you're planning a return trip.

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Fly

Fly from Kagoshima (KOJ) to Tanegashima (TNE).

  • Duration1h 35m
  • Flight time40min
  • Typical cost
    ¥31,350($230)
Operated byJapan Airlines+ 1 others
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Ferry

Take a ferry to Tanegashima.

  • Duration1h 50m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    ¥8,900($65)
Operated by

Toppy & Rocket

+ 1 others

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Kagoshima and Tanegashima

There are several options for getting from Kagoshima to Tanegashima by ferry and plane. The cheapest option is to take a ferry which costs around ¥8,900 ($65) and will take around 1h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 1h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥31,350 ($230).

The distance between Kagoshima and Tanegashima is around 121km (75 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 112km (70 miles)

It takes around 1h 50m to get from Kagoshima and Tanegashima by ferry.

The quickest way to get from Kagoshima to Tanegashima is to fly which takes around 1h 35m and will set you back approx ¥31,350 ($230).

The cheapest way to travel between Kagoshima and Tanegashima is to take a ferry which will typically cost around ¥8,900 ($65) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Kagoshima and Tanegashima. We recommend that you fly from Kagoshima (KOJ) to Tanegashima (TNE). instead which will take 1h 35m.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Kagoshima and Tanegashima. We recommend that you fly from Kagoshima (KOJ) to Tanegashima (TNE). instead which will take 1h 35m.

Ferry/Boat travel

Yes there is a ferry service that runs between Kagoshima and Tanegashima. The ferry typically takes around 1h 50m and departs 5 times a day.

Toppy & Rocket run the ferry services between Kagoshima and Tanegashima. Ferries run 5 times a day and take around 1h 50m on average but will vary depending on conditions and travel date.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Kagoshima and Tanegashima. Flights depart from Kagoshima (KOJ) and arrive at Tanegashima (TNE). The flight takes around 40min.

Yes there is a direct flight between Kagoshima and Tanegashima with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 40min.

Japan Airlines and All Nippon Airways fly between Kagoshima and Tanegashima. Flights depart from Kagoshima (KOJ) and and arrive into Tanegashima (TNE). These flights usually take around 40min.

The flight from Kagoshima to Tanegashima typically takes around 40min. Flights depart from Kagoshima (KOJ) and and arrive into Tanegashima (TNE).

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 Kagoshima to Tanegashima. We recommend that you take a ferry to Tanegashima. instead which will take 1h 50m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Kagoshima to Tanegashima is to take a ferry which takes, on average, 1h 50m and will usually cost around ¥8,900 ($65).

How do I get from Kagoshima to Tanegashima

Compare travel optionsbetween Kagoshima and Tanegashima

Transport options from Kagoshima to Tanegashima
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly
1h 35m
¥31,350($230)
every 20 mins192km (119 miles)
Ferry
1h 50m
¥8,900($65)
every 4 hours121km (75 miles)

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Airports near Tanegashima

The following major airports near Tanegashima offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.

TNE
New Tanegashima Airport (TNE)
Domestic Airport
Distance
1km (1 miles) from Tanegashima
KUM
Yakushima Airport (KUM)
Domestic Airport
Distance
40km (25 miles) from Tanegashima
FUK
Fukuoka Airport (FUK)
International Airport
Distance
337km (209 miles) from Tanegashima