How to travel from Naha to Kanazawa, Japan
The distance between Naha and Kanazawa is around 1,444km (897 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2h 45m.
4 routes found
We've found 4 different ways to get from Naha to Kanazawa by plane, train, ferry and bus. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Kanazawa → Naha if you're planning a return trip.
Fly
Fly from Okinawa (OKA) to Komatsu (KMQ).
- Duration2h 45m
- Flight time2hrs
- Typical cost¥26,695($195)
Japan Transocean Air
+ 2 others1 similiar route
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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 Shin-Osaka and then to Kanazawa.
- Duration1 day 8h
- Departs5 times a week
- Typical cost¥42,985($315)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Naha and Kanazawa
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Naha to Kanazawa by plane, train, ferry and bus. The cheapest option is to fly which costs around ¥26,695 ($195) and will take around 2h 45m.
The distance between Naha and Kanazawa is around 1,444km (897 miles).
It takes around 2h 45m to get from Naha and Kanazawa by plane.
The quickest way to get from Naha to Kanazawa is to fly which takes around 2h 45m and will set you back approx ¥26,695 ($195).
The cheapest way to travel between Naha and Kanazawa is to fly which will typically cost around ¥26,695 ($195) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Naha and Kanazawa. We recommend that you fly from Okinawa (OKA) to Komatsu (KMQ). instead which will take 2h 45m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Naha and Kanazawa. We recommend that you fly from Okinawa (OKA) to Komatsu (KMQ). instead which will take 2h 45m.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from Naha and Kanazawa. Flights depart from Okinawa (OKA) and arrive at Komatsu (KMQ). The flight takes around 2hrs.
Yes there is a direct flight between Naha and Kanazawa with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 2hrs.
Japan Transocean Air, All Nippon Airways and Japan Airlines fly between Naha and Kanazawa. Flights depart from Okinawa (OKA) and and arrive into Komatsu (KMQ). These flights usually take around 2hrs.
The flight from Naha to Kanazawa typically takes around 2hrs. Flights depart from Okinawa (OKA) and and arrive into Komatsu (KMQ).
The closest major airport to Kanazawa is Komatsu Airport (KMQ) (KMQ) which is approximately 29km (18 miles) from Kanazawa. Chubu Centrair International Airport (NGO) (NGO) 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 Naha to Kanazawa. We recommend that you fly from Okinawa (OKA) to Komatsu (KMQ). instead which will take 2h 45m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Naha to Kanazawa is to fly which takes, on average, 2h 45m and will usually cost around ¥26,695 ($195).
Compare travel optionsbetween Naha and Kanazawa
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly + 1 similar | 2h 45m | ¥26,695($195) | hourly | 1,444km (897 miles) |
| Plane and Train | 4h 25m | ¥29,980($220) | hourly | 1,888km (1,173 miles) |
Ferry and Train + 1 similar | 1 day 8h | ¥42,985($315) | 5 times a week | 1,799km (1,118 miles) |
| Bus, Ferry and Train | 1 day 13h | ¥42,030($305) | 5 times a week | 2,090km (1,299 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Naha and Kanazawa
Airlines
Japan Transocean Air
Ferry operators
A Line
Marix Line
Bus companies
Yanbaru Express
Nishitetsu
Meitetsu Bus
Train operators
Airports near Kanazawa
The following major airports near Kanazawa offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.
Komatsu Airport (KMQ)
- Distance
- 29km (18 miles) from Kanazawa
Chubu Centrair International Airport (NGO)
- Distance
- 192km (119 miles) from Kanazawa
Kansai International Airport (KIX)
- Distance
- 270km (168 miles) from Kanazawa