How to travel from Naoshima to Motobu, Japan
The distance between Naoshima and Motobu is around 1,270km (789 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a ferry, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 6hrs.
8 routes found
We've found 8 different ways to get from Naoshima to Motobu by ferry, train, plane and bus. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Motobu → Naoshima if you're planning a return trip.
Ferry, Plane and Bus
Take a ferry to Uno then fly from Okayama (OKJ) to Okinawa (OKA) then take the bus to 本部港.
- Duration6hrs
- Flight time2h 10m
- Typical cost¥22,450($165)
Multiple operators
5 similiar routes
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Ferry and Train
Take a ferry to Uno then take the train to Kagoshima-Chuo then take a ferry to 本部旅客待合所.
- Duration1 day 3h
- Departs4 times a week
- Typical cost¥32,995($240)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Naoshima and Motobu
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Naoshima to Motobu by ferry, train, plane and bus. The cheapest option is to take a ferry, then take the train, then fly and then take the bus which costs around ¥18,755 ($135) and will take around 7h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a ferry, then fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 6hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥22,450 ($165).
The distance between Naoshima and Motobu is around 1,270km (789 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,043km (648 miles)
It takes around 6h 25m to get from Naoshima and Motobu by ferry, train, plane and bus.
The quickest way to get from Naoshima to Motobu is to take a ferry, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 6hrs and will set you back approx ¥22,450 ($165).
The cheapest way to travel between Naoshima and Motobu is to take a ferry, then take the train, then fly and then take the bus which will typically cost around ¥18,755 ($135) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Naoshima and Motobu. We recommend that you take a ferry to Uno then fly from Okayama (OKJ) to Okinawa (OKA) then take the bus to 本部港. instead which will take 6hrs.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Naoshima and Motobu. We recommend that you take a ferry to Uno then fly from Okayama (OKJ) to Okinawa (OKA) then take the bus to 本部港. instead which will take 6hrs.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Naoshima to Motobu. We recommend that you take a ferry to Uno then take the train to Takamatsu(Kagawa) then fly from Takamatsu (TAK) to Okinawa (OKA) then take the bus to 本部港. instead which will take 6h 25m.
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 Naoshima to Motobu. We recommend that you take a ferry to Uno then take the train to Takamatsu(Kagawa) then fly from Takamatsu (TAK) to Okinawa (OKA) then take the bus to 本部港. instead which will take 6h 25m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Naoshima to Motobu is to take a ferry, then take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes, on average, 6h 25m and will usually cost around ¥28,200 ($205).
Compare travel optionsbetween Naoshima and Motobu
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Ferry, Plane and Bus + 5 similar | 6hrs | ¥22,450($165) | 5 times a day | 1,272km (790 miles) |
| Ferry, Train, Plane and Bus | 6h 25m | ¥28,200($205) | 5 times a day | 1,270km (789 miles) |
| Ferry to Uno, train, plane and bus | 6h 35m | ¥25,190($185) | 5 times a day | 1,456km (905 miles) |
| Ferry, Train, Bus and Plane | 6h 50m | ¥36,965($270) | 5 times a day | 1,372km (852 miles) |
| Ferry to Uno, train, plane and bus | 6h 55m | ¥31,485($230) | 5 times a day | 1,520km (945 miles) |
| Ferry to Uno, train, plane and bus | 7h 30m | ¥18,755($135) | 5 times a day | 1,512km (940 miles) |
Ferry and Train + 1 similar | 1 day 3h | ¥32,995($240) | 4 times a week | 1,353km (840 miles) |
| Ferry, Train and Bus | 1 day 7h | ¥29,705($215) | 4 times a week | 1,419km (882 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Naoshima and Motobu
Airlines
Japan Transocean Air
Solaseed Air
Peach Aviation Limited
Train operators
Nankai Railways
Ferry operators
Shikoku Kisen
A Line
Marix Line
Bus companies
Yanbaru Express
Chugoku JR Bus Company
Nishitetsu
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