How to travel from Nishinoshima to Tamano, Japan
The distance between Nishinoshima and Tamano is around 286km (178 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a ferry and then take the train which takes around 6h 10m.
4 routes found
We've found 4 different ways to get from Nishinoshima to Tamano by ferry, bus and train. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Tamano → Nishinoshima if you're planning a return trip.
Ferry and Train
Take a ferry to Shichirui Port then take the train to Okayama.
- Duration6h 10m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost¥18,210($135)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Ferry and Bus
Take a ferry to Shichirui Port then take the bus to Okayama.
- Duration6h 20m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost¥16,155($120)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Nishinoshima and Tamano
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Nishinoshima to Tamano by ferry, bus and train. The cheapest option is to take a ferry and then take the bus which costs around ¥12,460 ($90) and will take around 7h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a ferry and then take the train and arrive in approximately 6h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥18,210 ($135).
The distance between Nishinoshima and Tamano is around 286km (178 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 198km (123 miles)
It takes around 6h 20m to get from Nishinoshima and Tamano by ferry and bus.
The quickest way to get from Nishinoshima to Tamano is to take a ferry and then take the train which takes around 6h 10m and will set you back approx ¥18,210 ($135).
The cheapest way to travel between Nishinoshima and Tamano is to take a ferry and then take the bus which will typically cost around ¥12,460 ($90) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Nishinoshima and Tamano. We recommend that you take a ferry to Shichirui Port then take the train to Okayama. instead which will take 6h 10m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Nishinoshima and Tamano. We recommend that you take a ferry to Shichirui Port then take the train to Okayama. instead which will take 6h 10m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Nishinoshima to Tamano. We recommend that you take a ferry to Shichirui Port then take the bus to Okayama. instead which will take 6h 20m.
The closest major airport to Tamano is Okayama Airport (OKJ) (OKJ) which is approximately 31km (19 miles) from Tamano. Takamatsu Airport (TAK) (TAK) and Kansai International Airport (KIX) (KIX) 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 Tamano. We recommend that you take a ferry to Shichirui Port then take the bus to Okayama. instead which will take 6h 20m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Nishinoshima to Tamano is to take a ferry and then take the bus which takes, on average, 6h 20m and will usually cost around ¥16,155 ($120).
Compare travel optionsbetween Nishinoshima and Tamano
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Ferry and Train + 1 similar | 6h 10m | ¥18,210($135) | once daily | 349km (217 miles) |
| Ferry to Sakaiminato, Train | 6h 45m | ¥12,595($90) | once daily | 294km (183 miles) |
Ferry and Bus + 1 similar | 6h 20m | ¥16,155($120) | once daily | 303km (188 miles) |
| Ferry to Sakaiminato, Bus | 7h 15m | ¥12,460($90) | once daily | 286km (178 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Nishinoshima and Tamano
Bus companies
Ryobi Express
Chutetsu Bus
Ferry operators
Oki Kisen
Train operators
Airports near Tamano
The following major airports near Tamano offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.
Okayama Airport (OKJ)
- Distance
- 31km (19 miles) from Tamano
Takamatsu Airport (TAK)
- Distance
- 31km (19 miles) from Tamano
Kansai International Airport (KIX)
- Distance
- 119km (74 miles) from Tamano