How to travel from Naha to Tanabe, Japan
The distance between Naha and Tanabe is around 1,305km (811 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 60m.
7 routes found
We've found 7 different ways to get from Naha to Tanabe 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 Tanabe → Naha if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Train
Fly from Okinawa (OKA) to Osaka Kansai (KIX) then take the train to Kiitanabe.
- Duration3h 60m
- Flight time1h 55m
- Typical cost¥13,140($95)
Multiple operators
3 similiar routes
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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 Kiitanabe.
- Duration1 day 7h
- Departs5 times a week
- Typical cost¥39,565($290)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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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 then Ōsaka and then to Tanabe City Hall.
- Duration1 day 22h
- Departstwice a week
- Typical cost¥38,880($285)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Naha and Tanabe
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Naha to Tanabe by plane, train, ferry and bus. The cheapest option is to fly and then take the train which costs around ¥13,140 ($95) and will take around 3h 60m.
The distance between Naha and Tanabe is around 1,305km (811 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,116km (694 miles)
It takes around 3h 60m to get from Naha and Tanabe by plane and train.
The quickest way to get from Naha to Tanabe is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 60m and will set you back approx ¥13,140 ($95).
The cheapest way to travel between Naha and Tanabe is to fly and then take the train which will typically cost around ¥13,140 ($95) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Naha and Tanabe. We recommend that you fly from Okinawa (OKA) to Osaka Kansai (KIX) then take the train to Kiitanabe. instead which will take 3h 60m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Naha and Tanabe. We recommend that you fly from Okinawa (OKA) to Osaka Kansai (KIX) then take the train to Kiitanabe. instead which will take 3h 60m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Naha to Tanabe. We recommend that you fly from Okinawa (OKA) to Osaka Kansai (KIX) then take the train to Kiitanabe. instead which will take 3h 60m.
The closest major airport to Tanabe is Shirahama Airport (SHM) (SHM) which is approximately 8km (5 miles) from Tanabe. Kansai International Airport (KIX) (KIX) and Tokushima Awaodori Airport (TKS) (TKS) 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 Tanabe. We recommend that you fly from Okinawa (OKA) to Osaka Kansai (KIX) then take the train to Kiitanabe. instead which will take 3h 60m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Naha to Tanabe is to fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 3h 60m and will usually cost around ¥13,140 ($95).
Compare travel optionsbetween Naha and Tanabe
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Train + 3 similar | 3h 60m | ¥13,140($95) | every 3 hours | 1,305km (811 miles) |
| Fly to Kobe (UKB), Train | 5hrs | ¥22,040($160) | every 3 hours | 1,395km (867 miles) |
| Fly to Osaka Itami (ITM), Train | 5h 10m | ¥27,245($200) | every 3 hours | 1,402km (871 miles) |
| Fly to Chūbu Centrair (NGO), train | 5h 55m | ¥25,055($185) | every 3 hours | 1,688km (1,049 miles) |
Ferry and Train + 1 similar | 1 day 7h | ¥39,565($290) | 5 times a week | 1,704km (1,059 miles) |
| Bus, Ferry and Train | 1 day 11h | ¥37,645($275) | 5 times a week | 1,824km (1,133 miles) |
Ferry and Bus | 1 day 22h | ¥38,880($285) | twice a week | 1,835km (1,140 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Naha and Tanabe
Airlines
Peach Aviation Limited
Japan Transocean Air
Train operators
Bus companies
Yanbaru Express
Nishitetsu
Meiko Bus
Kyushu Sanko Group
Kintetsu Bus
Ferry operators
A Line
Marix Line
Airports near Tanabe
The following major airports near Tanabe offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.
Shirahama Airport (SHM)
- Distance
- 8km (5 miles) from Tanabe
Kansai International Airport (KIX)
- Distance
- 80km (49 miles) from Tanabe
Tokushima Awaodori Airport (TKS)
- Distance
- 85km (53 miles) from Tanabe