How to travel from Nishinoshima to Motobu, Japan
The distance between Nishinoshima and Motobu is around 1,487km (924 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a ferry, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 8h 20m.
6 routes found
We've found 6 different ways to get from Nishinoshima to Motobu by ferry, plane, bus and train. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Motobu → Nishinoshima if you're planning a return trip.
Ferry, Plane and Bus
Take a ferry to Shichirui Port then fly from Izumo (IZO) to Okinawa (OKA) then take the bus to 本部港.
- Duration8h 20m
- Flight time3hrs
- Typical cost¥42,985($315)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Ferry and Train
Take a ferry to Shichirui Port then take the train to Okayama and then to Kagoshima-Chuo then take a ferry to 本部旅客待合所.
- Duration1 day 7h
- Departs4 times a week
- Typical cost¥47,780($350)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Ferry and Bus
Take a ferry to Sakaiminato then take the bus to Hakata Bus Terminal and then to Kagoshima Honkou then take a ferry to 本部旅客待合所.
- Duration1 day 15h
- Departs4 times a week
- Typical cost¥34,635($255)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Nishinoshima and Motobu
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Nishinoshima to Motobu by ferry, plane, bus and train. The cheapest option is to take a ferry, then take the train, then fly and then take the bus which costs around ¥31,900 ($235) and will take around 10h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a ferry, then fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 8h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥42,985 ($315).
The distance between Nishinoshima and Motobu is around 1,487km (924 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,154km (717 miles)
It takes around 8h 20m to get from Nishinoshima and Motobu by ferry, plane and bus.
The quickest way to get from Nishinoshima to Motobu is to take a ferry, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 8h 20m and will set you back approx ¥42,985 ($315).
The cheapest way to travel between Nishinoshima and Motobu is to take a ferry, then take the train, then fly and then take the bus which will typically cost around ¥31,900 ($235) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Nishinoshima and Motobu. We recommend that you take a ferry to Shichirui Port then fly from Izumo (IZO) to Okinawa (OKA) then take the bus to 本部港. instead which will take 8h 20m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Nishinoshima and Motobu. We recommend that you take a ferry to Shichirui Port then fly from Izumo (IZO) to Okinawa (OKA) then take the bus to 本部港. instead which will take 8h 20m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Nishinoshima to Motobu. We recommend that you take a ferry to Shichirui Port then fly from Izumo (IZO) to Okinawa (OKA) then take the bus to 本部港. instead which will take 8h 20m.
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 Nishinoshima to Motobu. We recommend that you take a ferry to Shichirui Port then fly from Izumo (IZO) to Okinawa (OKA) then take the bus to 本部港. instead which will take 8h 20m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Nishinoshima to Motobu is to take a ferry, then fly and then take the bus which takes, on average, 8h 20m and will usually cost around ¥42,985 ($315).
Compare travel optionsbetween Nishinoshima and Motobu
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Ferry, Plane and Bus + 2 similar | 8h 20m | ¥42,985($315) | once daily | 1,703km (1,058 miles) |
| Ferry, Train, Plane and Bus | 10h 45m | ¥31,900($235) | once daily | 1,488km (925 miles) |
| Ferry to Sakaiminato, train, plane and bus | 11h 55m | ¥38,880($285) | once daily | 1,525km (947 miles) |
Ferry and Train + 1 similar | 1 day 7h | ¥47,780($350) | 4 times a week | 1,638km (1,018 miles) |
| Ferry, Bus and Train | 1 day 8h | ¥39,015($285) | 4 times a week | 1,487km (924 miles) |
Ferry and Bus | 1 day 15h | ¥34,635($255) | 4 times a week | 1,571km (976 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Nishinoshima and Motobu
Airlines
Solaseed Air
Japan Transocean Air
Train operators
Ferry operators
Oki Kisen
A Line
Marix Line
Bus companies
Yanbaru Express
Nihon Kotsu
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