How to travel from Naoshima to Naha, Japan
The distance between Naoshima and Naha is around 1,181km (734 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a ferry, then take the train, then take the bus and then fly which takes around 4h 10m.
9 routes found
We've found 9 different ways to get from Naoshima to Naha 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 Naha → Naoshima if you're planning a return trip.
Ferry, Train and Plane
Take a ferry to Uno then take the train to Takamatsu(Kagawa) then fly from Takamatsu (TAK) to Okinawa (OKA).
- Duration4h 35m
- Flight time2h 10m
- Typical cost¥26,010($190)
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 那覇港 船客待合所.
- Duration1 day 5h
- Departs4 times a week
- Typical cost¥32,720($240)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Naoshima and Naha
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Naoshima to Naha by ferry, train, plane and bus. The cheapest option is to take a ferry, then take the train and then fly which costs around ¥16,565 ($120) and will take around 5h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a ferry, then take the train, then take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥20,260 ($150).
The distance between Naoshima and Naha is around 1,181km (734 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,098km (682 miles)
It takes around 4h 35m to get from Naoshima and Naha by ferry, train and plane.
The quickest way to get from Naoshima to Naha is to take a ferry, then take the train, then take the bus and then fly which takes around 4h 10m and will set you back approx ¥20,260 ($150).
The cheapest way to travel between Naoshima and Naha is to take a ferry, then take the train and then fly which will typically cost around ¥16,565 ($120) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Naoshima and Naha. We recommend that you take a ferry to Uno then take the train to Chayamachi then take the bus to 倉敷駅前 then fly from Okayama (OKJ) to Okinawa (OKA). instead which will take 4h 10m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Naoshima and Naha. We recommend that you take a ferry to Uno then take the train to Chayamachi then take the bus to 倉敷駅前 then fly from Okayama (OKJ) to Okinawa (OKA). instead which will take 4h 10m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Naoshima to Naha. We recommend that you take a ferry to Uno then take the train to Takamatsu(Kagawa) then fly from Takamatsu (TAK) to Okinawa (OKA). instead which will take 4h 35m.
The closest major airport to Naha is Naha Airport (OKA) (OKA) which is approximately 3km (2 miles) from Naha. Kume-jima Airport (UEO) (UEO) 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 Naha. We recommend that you take a ferry to Uno then take the train to Takamatsu(Kagawa) then fly from Takamatsu (TAK) to Okinawa (OKA). instead which will take 4h 35m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Naoshima to Naha is to take a ferry, then take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 4h 35m and will usually cost around ¥26,010 ($190).
Compare travel optionsbetween Naoshima and Naha
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Ferry, Train and Plane + 5 similar | 4h 35m | ¥26,010($190) | 5 times a day | 1,181km (734 miles) |
| Ferry to Uno, train and plane | 4h 40m | ¥23,000($170) | 5 times a day | 1,367km (850 miles) |
| Ferry to Uno, train and plane | 5hrs | ¥29,295($215) | 5 times a day | 1,431km (889 miles) |
| Ferry to Uno, train and plane | 5h 40m | ¥16,565($120) | 5 times a day | 1,423km (884 miles) |
| Ferry, Train, Bus and Plane | 4h 10m | ¥20,260($150) | 5 times a day | 1,183km (735 miles) |
| Ferry to Uno, train, bus and plane | 4h 55m | ¥34,770($255) | 5 times a day | 1,282km (797 miles) |
Ferry and Train + 2 similar | 1 day 5h | ¥32,720($240) | 4 times a week | 1,410km (876 miles) |
| Ferry to Uno, train | 1 day 9h | ¥36,415($265) | twice a week | 1,477km (918 miles) |
| Ferry, Train and Bus | 1 day 8h | ¥30,255($220) | 4 times a week | 1,498km (931 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Naoshima and Naha
Airlines
Japan Transocean Air
Solaseed Air
Peach Aviation Limited
Train operators
Nankai Railways
Bus companies
Shimoden
Chugoku JR Bus Company
Nishitetsu
Yanbaru Express
Karry Kanko
Ferry operators
Shikoku Kisen
A Line
Marix Line
Airports near Naha
The following major airports near Naha offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.
Naha Airport (OKA)
- Distance
- 3km (2 miles) from Naha
Kume-jima Airport (UEO)
- Distance
- 97km (60 miles) from Naha
Fukuoka Airport (FUK)
- Distance
- 862km (536 miles) from Naha