How to travel from Nagasaki to Okinawa, Japan
The distance between Nagasaki and Okinawa is around 989km (615 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 4h 55m.
6 routes found
We've found 6 different ways to get from Nagasaki to Okinawa by plane, train, bus, car and ferry. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Okinawa → Nagasaki if you're planning a return trip.
Fly
Fly from Nagasaki (NGS) to Okinawa (OKA).
- Duration5h 15m
- Flight time3h 20m
- Typical cost¥20,260($150)
Skymark Airlines
+ 4 others2 similiar routes
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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 then take the bus to 池武当.
- Duration1 day 5h
- Departs4 times a week
- Typical cost¥29,025($210)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Train, Ferry and Bus
Take the train to Shin-Tosu and then to Kagoshima-Chuo then take a ferry to 本部旅客待合所 then take the bus to 池武当.
- Duration1 day 2h
- Departs4 times a week
- Typical cost¥34,090($250)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Nagasaki and Okinawa
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Nagasaki to Okinawa by plane, train, bus, car and ferry. The cheapest option is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which costs around ¥19,165 ($140) and will take around 5h 30m. 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 4h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥26,285 ($190).
The distance between Nagasaki and Okinawa is around 989km (615 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 723km (449 miles)
It takes around 5h 15m to get from Nagasaki and Okinawa by plane.
The quickest way to get from Nagasaki to Okinawa is to drive, then take a ferry, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 4h 55m and will set you back approx ¥26,285 ($190).
The cheapest way to travel between Nagasaki and Okinawa is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which will typically cost around ¥19,165 ($140) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Nagasaki and Okinawa. 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 中の町. instead which will take 4h 55m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Nagasaki and Okinawa. 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 中の町. instead which will take 4h 55m.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from Nagasaki and Okinawa. Flights depart from Nagasaki (NGS) and arrive at Okinawa (OKA) - via Kobe (UKB). The flight takes around 3h 20m.
There is no direct flight from Nagasaki to Okinawa. There is however a flight that goes via Kobe (UKB). This services will take at least 5h 15m (not including layover time).
The flight from Nagasaki to Okinawa typically takes around 3h 20m. Flights depart from Nagasaki (NGS) and and arrive into Okinawa (OKA).
The closest major airport to Okinawa is Naha Airport (OKA) (OKA) which is approximately 40km (25 miles) from Okinawa. 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 Okinawa. We recommend that you fly from Nagasaki (NGS) to Okinawa (OKA). instead which will take 5h 15m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Nagasaki to Okinawa is to fly which takes, on average, 5h 15m and will usually cost around ¥20,260 ($150).
Compare travel optionsbetween Nagasaki and Okinawa
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly + 2 similar | 5h 15m | ¥20,260($150) | every 30 mins | 1,776km (1,104 miles) |
| Train, Plane and Bus | 5h 30m | ¥19,165($140) | every 2 hours | 1,052km (654 miles) |
| Car, Ferry, Plane and Bus | 4h 55m | ¥26,285($190) | every 2 hours | 989km (615 miles) |
Bus and Ferry + 1 similar | 1 day 5h | ¥29,025($210) | 4 times a week | 1,124km (699 miles) |
| Bus to 西部車庫（熊本）車庫, ferry | 1 day 10h | ¥30,390($220) | 4 times a week | 1,159km (720 miles) |
Train, Ferry and Bus | 1 day 2h | ¥34,090($250) | 4 times a week | 1,080km (671 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Nagasaki and Okinawa
Airlines
Skymark Airlines
Solaseed Air
Ferry operators
Shimatetsu Group
A Line
Marix Line
Bus companies
Yanbaru Express
Miyazaki Kotsu
Kyushu Sanko Group
Train operators
Airports near Okinawa
The following major airports near Okinawa offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.
Naha Airport (OKA)
- Distance
- 40km (25 miles) from Okinawa
Yoron Airport (RNJ)
- Distance
- 80km (50 miles) from Okinawa
Fukuoka Airport (FUK)
- Distance
- 827km (514 miles) from Okinawa