How to travel from Naoshima to Tanegashima, Japan
The distance between Naoshima and Tanegashima is around 805km (500 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a ferry, then take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 20m.
6 routes found
We've found 6 different ways to get from Naoshima to Tanegashima by ferry, train, bus and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Tanegashima → Naoshima if you're planning a return trip.
Ferry to Uno, train and plane
Take a ferry to Uno then take the train to Shin-Kobe then fly from Kobe (UKB) to Tanegashima (TNE).
- Duration4h 20m
- Flight time1h 50m
- Typical cost¥32,445($235)
Multiple operators
3 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 Tanegashima.
- Duration6h 60m
- Departs5 times a day
- Typical cost¥26,150($190)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Naoshima and Tanegashima
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Naoshima to Tanegashima by ferry, train, bus and plane. The cheapest option is to take a ferry and then take the train which costs around ¥26,150 ($190) and will take around 6h 60m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a ferry, then take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥32,445 ($235).
The distance between Naoshima and Tanegashima is around 805km (500 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 513km (319 miles)
It takes around 6h 60m to get from Naoshima and Tanegashima by ferry and train.
The quickest way to get from Naoshima to Tanegashima is to take a ferry, then take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 20m and will set you back approx ¥32,445 ($235).
The cheapest way to travel between Naoshima and Tanegashima is to take a ferry and then take the train which will typically cost around ¥26,150 ($190) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Naoshima and Tanegashima. We recommend that you take a ferry to Uno then take the train to Shin-Kobe then fly from Kobe (UKB) to Tanegashima (TNE). instead which will take 4h 20m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Naoshima and Tanegashima. We recommend that you take a ferry to Uno then take the train to Shin-Kobe then fly from Kobe (UKB) to Tanegashima (TNE). instead which will take 4h 20m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Naoshima to Tanegashima. We recommend that you take a ferry to Uno then take the train to Shin-Osaka then fly from Osaka Itami (ITM) to Tanegashima (TNE). instead which will take 4h 45m.
The closest major airport to Tanegashima is New Tanegashima Airport (TNE) (TNE) which is approximately 1km (1 miles) from Tanegashima. Yakushima Airport (KUM) (KUM) 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 Tanegashima. We recommend that you take a ferry to Uno then take the train to Kagoshima-Chuo then take a ferry to Tanegashima. instead which will take 6h 60m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Naoshima to Tanegashima is to take a ferry and then take the train which takes, on average, 6h 60m and will usually cost around ¥26,150 ($190).
Compare travel optionsbetween Naoshima and Tanegashima
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Ferry to Uno, train and plane + 3 similar | 4h 20m | ¥32,445($235) | 5 times a day | 854km (531 miles) |
| Ferry, Train and Plane | 4h 45m | ¥37,375($275) | 5 times a day | 918km (570 miles) |
| Ferry to Uno, train and plane | 6h 20m | ¥34,360($250) | 5 times a day | 865km (538 miles) |
| Ferry to Uno, train and plane | 8hrs | ¥56,675($415) | 5 times a day | 1,993km (1,238 miles) |
Ferry and Train + 1 similar | 6h 60m | ¥26,150($190) | 5 times a day | 805km (500 miles) |
| Ferry, Train and Bus | 9h 60m | ¥26,150($190) | 5 times a day | 871km (541 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Naoshima and Tanegashima
Airlines
Skymark Airlines
Bus companies
Nishitetsu
Ferry operators
Shikoku Kisen
Toppy & Rocket
Train operators
Airports near Tanegashima
The following major airports near Tanegashima offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.
New Tanegashima Airport (TNE)
- Distance
- 1km (1 miles) from Tanegashima
Yakushima Airport (KUM)
- Distance
- 40km (25 miles) from Tanegashima
Fukuoka Airport (FUK)
- Distance
- 337km (209 miles) from Tanegashima