How to travel from Kyoto to Tanegashima, Japan
The distance between Kyoto and Tanegashima is around 746km (464 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 5m.
6 routes found
We've found 6 different ways to get from Kyoto to Tanegashima by train, ferry, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Tanegashima → Kyoto if you're planning a return trip.
Fly
Fly from Osaka Itami (ITM) to Tanegashima (TNE).
- Duration3h 5m
- Flight time1h 50m
- Typical cost¥31,350($230)
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Bus and Ferry
Take the bus to Kumamoto Kencho-mae and then to Kagoshima Honkō then take a ferry to Tanegashima.
- Duration17h 50m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost¥24,915($180)
Multiple operators
Train and Ferry
Take the train to Hakata and then to Kagoshima-Chuo then take a ferry to Tanegashima.
- Duration6h 30m
- Departs5 times a day
- Typical cost¥31,760($230)
Multiple operators
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Car and Ferry
Drive to Kagoshima then take a ferry to Tanegashima.
- Duration12h 25m
- Departs5 times a day
- Typical cost¥22,450($165)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Kyoto and Tanegashima
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Kyoto to Tanegashima by train, ferry, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to drive and then take a ferry which costs around ¥22,450 ($165) and will take around 12h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3h 5m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥31,350 ($230).
The distance between Kyoto and Tanegashima is around 746km (464 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 663km (412 miles)
It takes around 6h 30m to get from Kyoto and Tanegashima by train and ferry.
The quickest way to get from Kyoto to Tanegashima is to fly which takes around 3h 5m and will set you back approx ¥31,350 ($230).
The cheapest way to travel between Kyoto and Tanegashima is to drive and then take a ferry which will typically cost around ¥22,450 ($165) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Kyoto and Tanegashima. We recommend that you fly from Osaka Itami (ITM) to Tanegashima (TNE). instead which will take 3h 5m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Kyoto and Tanegashima. We recommend that you fly from Osaka Itami (ITM) to Tanegashima (TNE). instead which will take 3h 5m.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from Kyoto and Tanegashima. Flights depart from Osaka Itami (ITM) and arrive at Tanegashima (TNE) - via Kagoshima (KOJ). The flight takes around 1h 50m.
There is no direct flight from Kyoto to Tanegashima. There is however a flight that goes via Kagoshima (KOJ). This services will take at least 3h 5m (not including layover time).
The flight from Kyoto to Tanegashima typically takes around 1h 50m. Flights depart from Osaka Itami (ITM) 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 Kyoto to Tanegashima. We recommend that you take the train to Hakata and then to Kagoshima-Chuo then take a ferry to Tanegashima. instead which will take 6h 30m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Kyoto to Tanegashima is to take the train and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 6h 30m and will usually cost around ¥31,760 ($230).
Compare travel optionsbetween Kyoto and Tanegashima
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly + 1 similar | 3h 5m | ¥31,350($230) | every 30 mins | 746km (464 miles) |
| Plane and Ferry | 3h 45m | ¥46,270($340) | 4 times a day | 771km (479 miles) |
Bus and Ferry | 17h 50m | ¥24,915($180) | once daily | 1,116km (694 miles) |
Train and Ferry + 1 similar | 6h 30m | ¥31,760($230) | 5 times a day | 972km (604 miles) |
| Train, Bus and Ferry | 9h 30m | ¥29,435($215) | 5 times a day | 1,034km (643 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 12h 25m | ¥22,450($165) | 5 times a day | 1,026km (637 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Kyoto and Tanegashima
Bus companies
Nishitetsu
Kintetsu Bus
Kyushu Sanko Group
Train operators
Airlines
Ibex Airlines
Ferry operators
Toppy & Rocket
Airports near Tanegashima
The following major airports near Tanegashima offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.
New Tanegashima Airport (TNE)
- Distance
- 1km (1 miles) from Tanegashima
Yakushima Airport (KUM)
- Distance
- 40km (25 miles) from Tanegashima
Fukuoka Airport (FUK)
- Distance
- 337km (209 miles) from Tanegashima