How to travel from Naha to Osaka, Japan
The distance between Naha and Osaka is around 1,218km (757 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2h 40m.
7 routes found
We've found 7 different ways to get from Naha to Osaka 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 Osaka → Naha if you're planning a return trip.
Fly to Kobe (UKB)
Fly from Okinawa (OKA) to Kobe (UKB).
- Duration2h 40m
- Flight time1h 50m
- Typical cost¥17,660($130)
Solaseed Air
+ 1 others3 similiar routes
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Ferry and Bus
Take a ferry to 名瀬港 船客待合所 and then to Kagoshima then take the bus to Kumamoto Kencho-mae and then to Ōsaka.
- Duration1 day 19h
- Departstwice a week
- Typical cost¥35,045($255)
Multiple operators
Ferry and Train
Take a ferry to 鹿児島新港 新港待合所 then take the train to Shin-Osaka.
- Duration1 day 5h
- Departs5 times a week
- Typical cost¥35,045($255)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Naha and Osaka
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Naha to Osaka by plane, train, ferry and bus. The cheapest option is to fly and then take the train which costs around ¥9,995 ($73) and will take around 2h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 2h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥17,660 ($130).
The distance between Naha and Osaka is around 1,218km (757 miles).
It takes around 2h 50m to get from Naha and Osaka by plane.
The quickest way to get from Naha to Osaka is to fly which takes around 2h 40m and will set you back approx ¥17,660 ($130).
The cheapest way to travel between Naha and Osaka is to fly and then take the train which will typically cost around ¥9,995 ($73) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Naha and Osaka. We recommend that you fly from Okinawa (OKA) to Kobe (UKB). instead which will take 2h 40m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Naha and Osaka. We recommend that you fly from Okinawa (OKA) to Kobe (UKB). instead which will take 2h 40m.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from Naha and Osaka. Flights depart from Okinawa (OKA) and arrive at Osaka Itami (ITM). The flight takes around 1h 50m.
Yes there is a direct flight between Naha and Osaka with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 1h 50m.
Japan Airlines, All Nippon Airways and Solaseed Air fly between Naha and Osaka. Flights depart from Okinawa (OKA) and and arrive into Osaka Itami (ITM). These flights usually take around 1h 50m.
The flight from Naha to Osaka typically takes around 1h 50m. Flights depart from Okinawa (OKA) and and arrive into Osaka Itami (ITM).
The closest major airport to Osaka is Itami Airport (ITM) (ITM) which is approximately 12km (8 miles) from Osaka. Kobe Airport (UKB) (UKB) 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 Osaka. We recommend that you fly from Okinawa (OKA) to Osaka Itami (ITM). instead which will take 2h 50m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Naha to Osaka is to fly which takes, on average, 2h 50m and will usually cost around ¥22,860 ($165).
Compare travel optionsbetween Naha and Osaka
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly to Kobe (UKB) + 3 similar | 2h 40m | ¥17,660($130) | every 15 mins | 1,229km (764 miles) |
| Fly | 2h 50m | ¥22,860($165) | every 15 mins | 1,237km (769 miles) |
| Plane and Train | 2h 55m | ¥9,995($73) | every 20 mins | 1,218km (757 miles) |
| Fly to Chūbu Centrair (NGO), Train | 3h 45m | ¥20,535($150) | every 30 mins | 1,524km (947 miles) |
Ferry and Bus | 1 day 19h | ¥35,045($255) | twice a week | 1,688km (1,049 miles) |
Ferry and Train + 1 similar | 1 day 5h | ¥35,045($255) | 5 times a week | 1,540km (957 miles) |
| Bus, Ferry and Train | 1 day 8h | ¥33,675($245) | 5 times a week | 1,674km (1,040 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Naha and Osaka
Airlines
Peach Aviation Limited
Japan Transocean Air
Bus companies
Yanbaru Express
Nishitetsu
Kyushu Sanko Group
Kintetsu Bus
Train operators
Nankai Railways
Ferry operators
A Line
Marix Line
Airports near Osaka
The following major airports near Osaka offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.
Itami Airport (ITM)
- Distance
- 12km (8 miles) from Osaka
Kobe Airport (UKB)
- Distance
- 26km (16 miles) from Osaka
Kansai International Airport (KIX)
- Distance
- 37km (23 miles) from Osaka