How to travel from Kyoto to Nishinoshima, Japan
The distance between Kyoto and Nishinoshima is around 397km (247 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly, then take the train, then take the bus and then take a ferry which takes around 4h 55m.
7 routes found
We've found 7 different ways to get from Kyoto to Nishinoshima by bus, ferry, train and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Nishinoshima → Kyoto if you're planning a return trip.
Train, Plane and Ferry
Take the train to Nagoya then fly from Nagoya Airfield (NKM) to Izumo (IZO) then take a ferry to Beppu Port.
- Duration5h 15m
- Flight time1hr
- Typical cost¥37,920($275)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Train and Ferry
Take the train to Okayama and then to Yonago then take a ferry to Beppu Port.
- Duration6h 55m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost¥18,620($135)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Bus and Ferry
Take the bus to Yonago then take a ferry to Beppu Port.
- Duration7h 25m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost¥15,745($115)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Kyoto and Nishinoshima
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Kyoto to Nishinoshima by bus, ferry, train and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train, then take the bus and then take a ferry which costs around ¥12,185 ($89) and will take around 7h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly, then take the train, then take the bus and then take a ferry and arrive in approximately 4h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥32,995 ($240).
The distance between Kyoto and Nishinoshima is around 397km (247 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 277km (172 miles)
It takes around 7h 25m to get from Kyoto and Nishinoshima by bus and ferry.
The quickest way to get from Kyoto to Nishinoshima is to fly, then take the train, then take the bus and then take a ferry which takes around 4h 55m and will set you back approx ¥32,995 ($240).
The cheapest way to travel between Kyoto and Nishinoshima is to take the train, then take the bus and then take a ferry which will typically cost around ¥12,185 ($89) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Kyoto and Nishinoshima. We recommend that you fly from Osaka Itami (ITM) to Izumo (IZO) then take the train to Matsue then take the bus to Shichirui then take a ferry to Beppu Port. instead which will take 4h 55m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Kyoto and Nishinoshima. We recommend that you fly from Osaka Itami (ITM) to Izumo (IZO) then take the train to Matsue then take the bus to Shichirui then take a ferry to Beppu Port. instead which will take 4h 55m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Kyoto to Nishinoshima. We recommend that you fly from Osaka Itami (ITM) to Izumo (IZO) then take the train to Matsue then take the bus to Shichirui then take a ferry to Beppu Port. instead which will take 4h 55m.
The closest major airport to Nishinoshima is Oki Island Airport (OKI) (OKI) which is approximately 30km (19 miles) from Nishinoshima. Miho Airport (YGJ) (YGJ) and Kansai International Airport (KIX) (KIX) 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 Kyoto to Nishinoshima. We recommend that you take the bus to Yonago then take a ferry to Beppu Port. instead which will take 7h 25m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Kyoto to Nishinoshima is to take the bus and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 7h 25m and will usually cost around ¥15,745 ($115).
Compare travel optionsbetween Kyoto and Nishinoshima
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train, Plane and Ferry + 1 similar | 5h 15m | ¥37,920($275) | twice daily | 672km (418 miles) |
| Plane, Train, Bus and Ferry | 4h 55m | ¥32,995($240) | twice daily | 441km (274 miles) |
Train and Ferry + 1 similar | 6h 55m | ¥18,620($135) | once daily | 463km (288 miles) |
| Train, Bus and Ferry | 7h 55m | ¥12,185($89) | once daily | 419km (260 miles) |
Bus and Ferry + 2 similar | 7h 25m | ¥15,745($115) | once daily | 418km (260 miles) |
| Bus to Matsue Station, Ferry | 8h 15m | ¥17,385($125) | twice daily | 448km (279 miles) |
| Bus to Yonago, Ferry | 8h 30m | ¥12,185($89) | once daily | 397km (247 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Kyoto and Nishinoshima
Bus companies
Keihan Bus
Nihon Kotsu
Chugoku JR Bus Company
Ferry operators
Oki Kisen
Train operators
Hankyu Railways
Airlines
Fuji Dream
Airports near Nishinoshima
The following major airports near Nishinoshima offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.
Oki Island Airport (OKI)
- Distance
- 30km (19 miles) from Nishinoshima
Miho Airport (YGJ)
- Distance
- 70km (43 miles) from Nishinoshima
Kansai International Airport (KIX)
- Distance
- 275km (171 miles) from Nishinoshima