How to travel from Motobu to Nishinoshima, Japan
The distance between Motobu and Nishinoshima is around 1,493km (928 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus, then fly and then take a ferry which takes around 8h 5m.
7 routes found
We've found 7 different ways to get from Motobu to Nishinoshima by bus, plane, ferry and train. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Nishinoshima → Motobu if you're planning a return trip.
Bus, Plane and Ferry
Take the bus to 那覇空港国内線ターミナル then fly from Okinawa (OKA) to Izumo (IZO) then take a ferry to Beppu Port.
- Duration8h 5m
- Flight time2h 40m
- Typical cost¥37,510($275)
Multiple operators
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Ferry and Train
Take a ferry to 鹿児島新港 新港待合所 then take the train to Okayama and then to Yonago then take a ferry to Beppu Port.
- Duration1 day 8h
- Departs5 times a week
- Typical cost¥43,395($315)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Ferry and Bus
Take a ferry to 鹿児島新港 新港待合所 then take the bus to Hakata Bus Terminal and then to Yonago then take a ferry to Beppu Port.
- Duration1 day 15h
- Departs5 times a week
- Typical cost¥35,320($260)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Motobu and Nishinoshima
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Motobu to Nishinoshima by bus, plane, ferry and train. The cheapest option is to take the bus, then fly, then take the train and then take a ferry which costs around ¥29,435 ($215) and will take around 10h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus, then fly and then take a ferry and arrive in approximately 8h 5m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥37,510 ($275).
The distance between Motobu and Nishinoshima is around 1,493km (928 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,154km (717 miles)
It takes around 8h 5m to get from Motobu and Nishinoshima by bus, plane and ferry.
The quickest way to get from Motobu to Nishinoshima is to take the bus, then fly and then take a ferry which takes around 8h 5m and will set you back approx ¥37,510 ($275).
The cheapest way to travel between Motobu and Nishinoshima is to take the bus, then fly, then take the train and then take a ferry which will typically cost around ¥29,435 ($215) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Motobu and Nishinoshima. We recommend that you take the bus to 那覇空港国内線ターミナル then fly from Okinawa (OKA) to Izumo (IZO) then take a ferry to Beppu Port. instead which will take 8h 5m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Motobu and Nishinoshima. We recommend that you take the bus to 那覇空港国内線ターミナル then fly from Okinawa (OKA) to Izumo (IZO) then take a ferry to Beppu Port. instead which will take 8h 5m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Motobu to Nishinoshima. We recommend that you take the bus to 那覇空港国内線ターミナル then fly from Okinawa (OKA) to Izumo (IZO) then take a ferry to Beppu Port. instead which will take 8h 5m.
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 Motobu to Nishinoshima. We recommend that you take the bus to 那覇空港国内線ターミナル then fly from Okinawa (OKA) to Izumo (IZO) then take a ferry to Beppu Port. instead which will take 8h 5m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Motobu to Nishinoshima is to take the bus, then fly and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 8h 5m and will usually cost around ¥37,510 ($275).
Compare travel optionsbetween Motobu and Nishinoshima
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bus, Plane and Ferry + 3 similar | 8h 5m | ¥37,510($275) | twice daily | 1,701km (1,057 miles) |
| Bus, Plane, Train and Ferry | 10h 25m | ¥29,435($215) | once daily | 1,493km (928 miles) |
| Bus to 那覇空港国内線ターミナル, plane, train and ferry | 11h 20m | ¥33,815($245) | once daily | 1,663km (1,033 miles) |
| Bus to 那覇空港国内線ターミナル, plane, train and ferry | 11h 40m | ¥38,880($285) | once daily | 1,522km (946 miles) |
Ferry and Train + 1 similar | 1 day 8h | ¥43,395($315) | 5 times a week | 1,583km (983 miles) |
| Ferry, Train and Bus | 1 day 8h | ¥42,575($310) | 5 times a week | 1,516km (942 miles) |
Ferry and Bus | 1 day 15h | ¥35,320($260) | 5 times a week | 1,626km (1,011 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Motobu and Nishinoshima
Bus companies
Yanbaru Express
Karry Kanko
Nihon Kotsu
Nishitetsu
Ferry operators
Oki Kisen
A Line
Marix Line
Airlines
Japan Transocean Air
Solaseed Air
Train operators
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