How to travel from Oita to Okinawa, Japan
The distance between Oita and Okinawa is around 958km (595 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 4h 55m.
6 routes found
We've found 6 different ways to get from Oita to Okinawa by train, plane, bus and ferry. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Okinawa → Oita if you're planning a return trip.
Train to Higoozu, Fly
Take the train to Higoozu then fly from Kumamoto (KMJ) to Okinawa (OKA).
- Duration5h 35m
- Flight time1h 35m
- Typical cost¥31,350($230)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
We’ve grouped similar routes together, click the arrows to see the other options.
Train to Miyazaki, ferry
Take the train to Miyazaki and then to Kagoshima then take a ferry to 那覇港 船客待合所.
- Duration1 day 7h
- Departs4 times a week
- Typical cost¥29,025($210)
Multiple operators
Bus and Ferry
Take the bus to Mashiki I.C. and then to Kagoshimahonminato then take a ferry to 那覇港 船客待合所.
- Duration1 day 9h
- Departs4 times a week
- Typical cost¥25,465($185)
Multiple operators
Train and Ferry
Take the train to Kokura and then to Kagoshima-Chuo then take a ferry to 本部旅客待合所.
- Duration1 day 2h
- Departs4 times a week
- Typical cost¥30,530($225)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Oita and Okinawa
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Oita to Okinawa by train, plane, bus and ferry. The cheapest option is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which costs around ¥13,965 ($100) and will take around 4h 55m.
The distance between Oita and Okinawa is around 958km (595 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 832km (517 miles)
It takes around 4h 55m to get from Oita and Okinawa by train, plane and bus.
The quickest way to get from Oita to Okinawa is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 4h 55m and will set you back approx ¥13,965 ($100).
The cheapest way to travel between Oita and Okinawa is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which will typically cost around ¥13,965 ($100) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Oita and Okinawa. We recommend that you take the train to Kokura and then to Hakata then fly from Fukuoka (FUK) to Okinawa (OKA) then take the bus to 中の町. instead which will take 4h 55m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Oita and Okinawa. We recommend that you take the train to Kokura and then to Hakata then fly from Fukuoka (FUK) to Okinawa (OKA) then take the bus to 中の町. instead which will take 4h 55m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Oita to Okinawa. We recommend that you take the train to Kokura and then to Hakata then fly from Fukuoka (FUK) to Okinawa (OKA) then take the bus to 中の町. instead which will take 4h 55m.
The closest major airport to Okinawa is Naha Airport (OKA) (OKA) which is approximately 40km (25 miles) from Okinawa. 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 Oita to Okinawa. We recommend that you take the train to Kokura and then to Hakata then fly from Fukuoka (FUK) to Okinawa (OKA) then take the bus to 中の町. instead which will take 4h 55m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Oita to Okinawa is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes, on average, 4h 55m and will usually cost around ¥13,965 ($100).
Compare travel optionsbetween Oita and Okinawa
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train to Higoozu, Fly + 2 similar | 5h 35m | ¥31,350($230) | twice daily | 958km (595 miles) |
| Train and Plane | 6h 20m | ¥28,610($210) | every 4 hours | 971km (604 miles) |
| Train, Plane and Bus | 4h 55m | ¥13,965($100) | hourly | 1,084km (674 miles) |
Train to Miyazaki, ferry | 1 day 7h | ¥29,025($210) | 4 times a week | 1,080km (671 miles) |
Bus and Ferry | 1 day 9h | ¥25,465($185) | 4 times a week | 1,065km (662 miles) |
Train and Ferry | 1 day 2h | ¥30,530($225) | 4 times a week | 1,176km (731 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Oita and Okinawa
Airlines
Peach Aviation Limited
Solaseed Air
Skymark Airlines
Japan Transocean Air
Bus companies
Okinawa Bus
Toyo Bus
Kyushu Sanko Group
Train operators
JR Kyushu Railway Company
Ferry operators
A Line
Marix Line
Airports near Okinawa
The following major airports near Okinawa offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.
Naha Airport (OKA)
- Distance
- 40km (25 miles) from Okinawa
Yoron Airport (RNJ)
- Distance
- 80km (50 miles) from Okinawa
Fukuoka Airport (FUK)
- Distance
- 827km (514 miles) from Okinawa