How to travel from Nagasaki to Motobu, Japan
The distance between Nagasaki and Motobu is around 1,025km (637 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive, then take a ferry, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 5h 45m.
6 routes found
We've found 6 different ways to get from Nagasaki to Motobu by car, ferry, plane, bus and train. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Motobu → Nagasaki if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Bus
Fly from Nagasaki (NGS) to Okinawa (OKA) then take the bus to 本部港.
- Duration6h 5m
- Flight time3h 25m
- Typical cost¥51,335($375)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Train and Ferry
Take the train to Shin-Tosu and then to Kagoshima-Chuo then take a ferry to 本部旅客待合所.
- Duration1 day 1h
- Departs4 times a week
- Typical cost¥26,285($190)
Multiple operators
Bus and Ferry
Take the bus to Ebino IC and then to Tenmonkan then take a ferry to 本部旅客待合所.
- Duration1 day 4h
- Departs4 times a week
- Typical cost¥22,590($165)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Nagasaki and Motobu
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Nagasaki to Motobu by car, ferry, plane, bus and train. The cheapest option is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which costs around ¥18,480 ($135) and will take around 6hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive, then take a ferry, then fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 5h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥26,150 ($190).
The distance between Nagasaki and Motobu is around 1,025km (637 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 703km (437 miles)
It takes around 5h 45m to get from Nagasaki and Motobu by car, ferry, plane and bus.
The quickest way to get from Nagasaki to Motobu is to drive, then take a ferry, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 5h 45m and will set you back approx ¥26,150 ($190).
The cheapest way to travel between Nagasaki and Motobu is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which will typically cost around ¥18,480 ($135) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Nagasaki and Motobu. We recommend that you drive to Kuchinotsu Port then take a ferry to Oniike Port then fly from Amakusa (AXJ) to Okinawa (OKA) then take the bus to 本部港. instead which will take 5h 45m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Nagasaki and Motobu. We recommend that you drive to Kuchinotsu Port then take a ferry to Oniike Port then fly from Amakusa (AXJ) to Okinawa (OKA) then take the bus to 本部港. instead which will take 5h 45m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Nagasaki to Motobu. We recommend that you drive to Kuchinotsu Port then take a ferry to Oniike Port then fly from Amakusa (AXJ) to Okinawa (OKA) then take the bus to 本部港. instead which will take 5h 45m.
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 Nagasaki to Motobu. We recommend that you drive to Kuchinotsu Port then take a ferry to Oniike Port then fly from Amakusa (AXJ) to Okinawa (OKA) then take the bus to 本部港. instead which will take 5h 45m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Nagasaki to Motobu is to drive, then take a ferry, then fly and then take the bus which takes, on average, 5h 45m and will usually cost around ¥26,150 ($190).
Compare travel optionsbetween Nagasaki and Motobu
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Bus + 2 similar | 6h 5m | ¥51,335($375) | every 2 hours | 1,893km (1,176 miles) |
| Train, Plane and Bus | 6hrs | ¥18,480($135) | every 2 hours | 1,117km (694 miles) |
| Car, Ferry, Plane and Bus | 5h 45m | ¥26,150($190) | every 2 hours | 1,056km (656 miles) |
Train and Ferry | 1 day 1h | ¥26,285($190) | 4 times a week | 1,025km (637 miles) |
Bus and Ferry + 1 similar | 1 day 4h | ¥22,590($165) | 4 times a week | 1,069km (665 miles) |
| Bus to 西部車庫（熊本）車庫, ferry | 1 day 6h | ¥22,590($165) | 4 times a week | 1,076km (669 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Nagasaki and Motobu
Airlines
Solaseed Air
Peach Aviation Limited
Train operators
Ferry operators
Shimatetsu Group
A Line
Marix Line
Bus companies
Yanbaru Express
Miyazaki Kotsu
Kyushu Sanko Group
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