How to travel from Kanazawa to Okinawa, Japan
The distance between Kanazawa and Okinawa is around 1,466km (911 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 4h 20m.
5 routes found
We've found 5 different ways to get from Kanazawa to Okinawa by plane, bus, train and ferry. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Okinawa → Kanazawa if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Bus
Fly from Komatsu (KMQ) to Okinawa (OKA) then take the bus to 中の町.
- Duration4h 20m
- Flight time2h 35m
- Typical cost¥21,220($155)
Multiple operators
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Train, Ferry and Bus
Take the train to Shin-Osaka and then 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 6h
- Departs4 times a week
- Typical cost¥55,305($405)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Bus and Ferry
Take the bus to Meitetsu Nagoya then Hakata Station and then to Kagoshima Honkou then take a ferry to 那覇港 船客待合所.
- Duration1 day 22h
- Departs4 times a week
- Typical cost¥44,080($320)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Kanazawa and Okinawa
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Kanazawa to Okinawa by plane, bus, train and ferry. The cheapest option is to fly and then take the bus which costs around ¥21,220 ($155) and will take around 4h 20m.
The distance between Kanazawa and Okinawa is around 1,466km (911 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,394km (866 miles)
It takes around 4h 20m to get from Kanazawa and Okinawa by plane and bus.
The quickest way to get from Kanazawa to Okinawa is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 4h 20m and will set you back approx ¥21,220 ($155).
The cheapest way to travel between Kanazawa and Okinawa is to fly and then take the bus which will typically cost around ¥21,220 ($155) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Kanazawa and Okinawa. We recommend that you fly from Komatsu (KMQ) to Okinawa (OKA) then take the bus to 中の町. instead which will take 4h 20m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Kanazawa and Okinawa. We recommend that you fly from Komatsu (KMQ) to Okinawa (OKA) then take the bus to 中の町. instead which will take 4h 20m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Kanazawa to Okinawa. We recommend that you fly from Komatsu (KMQ) to Okinawa (OKA) then take the bus to 中の町. instead which will take 4h 20m.
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 Kanazawa to Okinawa. We recommend that you fly from Komatsu (KMQ) to Okinawa (OKA) then take the bus to 中の町. instead which will take 4h 20m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Kanazawa to Okinawa is to fly and then take the bus which takes, on average, 4h 20m and will usually cost around ¥21,220 ($155).
Compare travel optionsbetween Kanazawa and Okinawa
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Bus + 1 similar | 4h 20m | ¥21,220($155) | hourly | 1,466km (911 miles) |
| Train and Plane | 6h 50m | ¥36,965($270) | hourly | 1,521km (945 miles) |
Train, Ferry and Bus + 1 similar | 1 day 6h | ¥55,305($405) | 4 times a week | 1,796km (1,116 miles) |
| Bus, Train and Ferry | 1 day 12h | ¥52,845($385) | 4 times a week | 2,014km (1,252 miles) |
Bus and Ferry | 1 day 22h | ¥44,080($320) | 4 times a week | 2,093km (1,300 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Kanazawa and Okinawa
Bus companies
Okinawa Bus
Toyo Bus
Yanbaru Express
Meitetsu Bus
Nishitetsu
Train operators
Airlines
Japan Transocean Air
Ferry operators
A Line
Marix Line
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