How to travel from Nara to Naha, Japan
The distance between Nara and Naha is around 1,258km (782 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 30m.
7 routes found
We've found 7 different ways to get from Nara to Naha by train, plane, ferry and bus. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Naha → Nara if you're planning a return trip.
Train and Plane
Take the train to Tennoji then fly from Osaka Itami (ITM) to Okinawa (OKA).
- Duration3h 30m
- Flight time2h 10m
- Typical cost¥23,685($175)
Multiple operators
3 similiar routes
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Train and Ferry
Take the train to Kagoshima-Chuo then take a ferry to 那覇港 船客待合所.
- Duration1 day 6h
- Departs4 times a week
- Typical cost¥36,965($270)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Bus and Ferry
Take the bus to Kumamoto Kencho-mae and then to Kagoshima Honkō then take a ferry to Naze and then to 那覇港 船客待合所.
- Duration1 day 20h
- Departstwice a week
- Typical cost¥35,595($260)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Nara and Naha
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Nara to Naha by train, plane, ferry and bus. The cheapest option is to take the train and then fly which costs around ¥10,815 ($79) and will take around 4hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥23,685 ($175).
The distance between Nara and Naha is around 1,258km (782 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,221km (759 miles)
It takes around 3h 30m to get from Nara and Naha by train and plane.
The quickest way to get from Nara to Naha is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 30m and will set you back approx ¥23,685 ($175).
The cheapest way to travel between Nara and Naha is to take the train and then fly which will typically cost around ¥10,815 ($79) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Nara and Naha. We recommend that you take the train to Tennoji then fly from Osaka Itami (ITM) to Okinawa (OKA). instead which will take 3h 30m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Nara and Naha. We recommend that you take the train to Tennoji then fly from Osaka Itami (ITM) to Okinawa (OKA). instead which will take 3h 30m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Nara to Naha. We recommend that you take the train to Tennoji then fly from Osaka Itami (ITM) to Okinawa (OKA). instead which will take 3h 30m.
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 Nara to Naha. We recommend that you take the train to Tennoji then fly from Osaka Itami (ITM) to Okinawa (OKA). instead which will take 3h 30m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Nara to Naha is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 3h 30m and will usually cost around ¥23,685 ($175).
Compare travel optionsbetween Nara and Naha
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train and Plane + 3 similar | 3h 30m | ¥23,685($175) | every 30 mins | 1,275km (792 miles) |
| Train to Osaka, Fly | 4hrs | ¥18,480($135) | every 30 mins | 1,278km (794 miles) |
| Train to Kansai Airport, Fly | 4hrs | ¥10,815($79) | every 30 mins | 1,258km (782 miles) |
| Train to Nagoya, Fly | 4h 25m | ¥20,670($150) | every 30 mins | 1,515km (941 miles) |
Train and Ferry + 1 similar | 1 day 6h | ¥36,965($270) | 4 times a week | 1,574km (978 miles) |
| Train, Bus and Ferry | 1 day 8h | ¥35,595($260) | 4 times a week | 1,701km (1,057 miles) |
Bus and Ferry | 1 day 20h | ¥35,595($260) | twice a week | 1,755km (1,090 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Nara and Naha
Airlines
Peach Aviation Limited
Japan Transocean Air
Train operators
Bus companies
Nishitetsu
Yanbaru Express
Karry Kanko
Kintetsu Bus
Kyushu Sanko Group
Ferry operators
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