How to travel from Kurashiki to Motobu, Japan
The distance between Kurashiki and Motobu is around 1,240km (771 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 4h 50m.
9 routes found
We've found 9 different ways to get from Kurashiki to Motobu 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 Motobu → Kurashiki if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Bus
Fly from Okayama (OKJ) to Okinawa (OKA) then take the bus to 本部港.
- Duration4h 50m
- Flight time2h 10m
- Typical cost¥21,495($155)
Multiple operators
5 similiar routes
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Train and Ferry
Take the train to Kagoshima-Chuo then take a ferry to 本部旅客待合所.
- Duration1 day 2h
- Departs4 times a week
- Typical cost¥32,580($240)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Bus and Ferry
Take the bus to Hakata BT and then to Kagoshima Honkou then take a ferry to 本部旅客待合所.
- Duration1 day 12h
- Departs4 times a week
- Typical cost¥25,600($185)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Kurashiki and Motobu
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Kurashiki to Motobu by plane, bus, train and ferry. The cheapest option is to fly and then take the bus which costs around ¥21,495 ($155) and will take around 4h 50m.
The distance between Kurashiki and Motobu is around 1,240km (771 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,043km (648 miles)
It takes around 4h 50m to get from Kurashiki and Motobu by plane and bus.
The quickest way to get from Kurashiki to Motobu is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 4h 50m and will set you back approx ¥21,495 ($155).
The cheapest way to travel between Kurashiki and Motobu is to fly and then take the bus which will typically cost around ¥21,495 ($155) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Kurashiki and Motobu. We recommend that you fly from Okayama (OKJ) to Okinawa (OKA) then take the bus to 本部港. instead which will take 4h 50m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Kurashiki and Motobu. We recommend that you fly from Okayama (OKJ) to Okinawa (OKA) then take the bus to 本部港. instead which will take 4h 50m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Kurashiki to Motobu. We recommend that you fly from Okayama (OKJ) to Okinawa (OKA) then take the bus to 本部港. instead which will take 4h 50m.
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 Kurashiki to Motobu. We recommend that you fly from Okayama (OKJ) to Okinawa (OKA) then take the bus to 本部港. instead which will take 4h 50m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Kurashiki to Motobu is to fly and then take the bus which takes, on average, 4h 50m and will usually cost around ¥21,495 ($155).
Compare travel optionsbetween Kurashiki and Motobu
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Bus + 5 similar | 4h 50m | ¥21,495($155) | 5 times a day | 1,240km (771 miles) |
| Train to Shin-Kobe, plane and bus | 5h 35m | ¥24,640($180) | every 2 hours | 1,434km (891 miles) |
| Train, Plane and Bus | 5h 50m | ¥27,790($205) | every 2 hours | 1,251km (777 miles) |
| Train, Bus and Plane | 5h 55m | ¥35,045($255) | every 2 hours | 1,349km (838 miles) |
| Train to Shin-Osaka, plane and bus | 5h 55m | ¥30,940($225) | every 2 hours | 1,497km (930 miles) |
| Train to Matsuyama(Ehime), plane and bus | 7h 35m | ¥33,130($240) | every 2 hours | 1,308km (813 miles) |
Train and Ferry + 1 similar | 1 day 2h | ¥32,580($240) | 4 times a week | 1,336km (830 miles) |
| Train, Bus and Ferry | 1 day 5h | ¥29,295($215) | 4 times a week | 1,402km (871 miles) |
Bus and Ferry | 1 day 12h | ¥25,600($185) | 4 times a week | 1,427km (887 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Kurashiki and Motobu
Airlines
Japan Transocean Air
Solaseed Air
Ferry operators
A Line
Marix Line
Bus companies
Yanbaru Express
Chugoku JR Bus Company
Nishitetsu
Ryobi 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