How to travel from Niigata to Naha, Japan
The distance between Niigata and Naha is around 1,713km (1,064 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 55m.
5 routes found
We've found 5 different ways to get from Niigata to Naha 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 Naha → Niigata if you're planning a return trip.
Fly
Fly from Niigata (KIJ) to Okinawa (OKA).
- Duration3h 55m
- Flight time3hrs
- Typical cost¥31,075($225)
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Train and Ferry
Take the train to Tokyo then Shin-Kobe and then to Kagoshima-Chuo then take a ferry to 那覇港 船客待合所.
- Duration1 day 9h
- Departs4 times a week
- Typical cost¥56,815($415)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Niigata and Naha
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Niigata to Naha by plane, train, ferry and bus. The cheapest option is to fly which costs around ¥31,075 ($225) and will take around 3h 55m.
The distance between Niigata and Naha is around 1,713km (1,064 miles).
It takes around 3h 55m to get from Niigata and Naha by plane.
The quickest way to get from Niigata to Naha is to fly which takes around 3h 55m and will set you back approx ¥31,075 ($225).
The cheapest way to travel between Niigata and Naha is to fly which will typically cost around ¥31,075 ($225) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Niigata and Naha. We recommend that you fly from Niigata (KIJ) to Okinawa (OKA). instead which will take 3h 55m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Niigata and Naha. We recommend that you fly from Niigata (KIJ) to Okinawa (OKA). instead which will take 3h 55m.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from Niigata and Naha. Flights depart from Niigata (KIJ) and arrive at Okinawa (OKA). The flight takes around 3hrs.
Yes there is a direct flight between Niigata and Naha with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 3hrs.
All Nippon Airways and Japan Airlines fly between Niigata and Naha. Flights depart from Niigata (KIJ) and and arrive into Okinawa (OKA). These flights usually take around 3hrs.
The flight from Niigata to Naha typically takes around 3hrs. Flights depart from Niigata (KIJ) and and arrive into Okinawa (OKA).
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 Niigata to Naha. We recommend that you fly from Niigata (KIJ) to Okinawa (OKA). instead which will take 3h 55m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Niigata to Naha is to fly which takes, on average, 3h 55m and will usually cost around ¥31,075 ($225).
Compare travel optionsbetween Niigata and Naha
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly + 1 similar | 3h 55m | ¥31,075($225) | hourly | 1,713km (1,064 miles) |
| Train and Plane | 5h 50m | ¥32,580($240) | hourly | 1,883km (1,170 miles) |
Train and Ferry + 2 similar | 1 day 9h | ¥56,815($415) | 4 times a week | 2,354km (1,462 miles) |
| Train to Joetsumyoko, ferry | 1 day 11h | ¥52,705($385) | 4 times a week | 2,120km (1,317 miles) |
| Bus, Train and Ferry | 1 day 16h | ¥47,095($345) | 4 times a week | 2,363km (1,468 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Niigata and Naha
Bus companies
Nagaden Bus
Alpico Group
Yanbaru Express
Karry Kanko
Train operators
Airlines
Solaseed Air
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