How to travel from Oita to Tanegashima, Japan
The distance between Oita and Tanegashima is around 434km (270 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 35m.
7 routes found
We've found 7 different ways to get from Oita to Tanegashima by train, ferry, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Tanegashima → Oita if you're planning a return trip.
Train and Plane
Take the train to Kokura and then to Hakata then fly from Fukuoka (FUK) to Tanegashima (TNE).
- Duration3h 35m
- Flight time1h 30m
- Typical cost¥30,665($225)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Train and Ferry
Take the train to Kokura and then to Kagoshima-Chuo then take a ferry to Tanegashima.
- Duration5h 25m
- Departs5 times a day
- Typical cost¥21,765($160)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Bus and Ferry
Take the bus to Kosoku Amagi and then to Kagoshima Honkou then take a ferry to Tanegashima.
- Duration8h 10m
- Departs5 times a day
- Typical cost¥17,250($125)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Car and Ferry
Drive to Kagoshima then take a ferry to Tanegashima.
- Duration5h 60m
- Departs5 times a day
- Typical cost¥13,690($100)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Oita and Tanegashima
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Oita to Tanegashima by train, ferry, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take a ferry which costs around ¥12,320 ($90) and will take around 10h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥30,665 ($225).
The distance between Oita and Tanegashima is around 434km (270 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 300km (186 miles)
It takes around 5h 25m to get from Oita and Tanegashima by train and ferry.
The quickest way to get from Oita to Tanegashima is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 35m and will set you back approx ¥30,665 ($225).
The cheapest way to travel between Oita and Tanegashima is to take the bus and then take a ferry which will typically cost around ¥12,320 ($90) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Oita and Tanegashima. We recommend that you take the train to Kokura and then to Hakata then fly from Fukuoka (FUK) to Tanegashima (TNE). instead which will take 3h 35m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Oita and Tanegashima. We recommend that you take the train to Kokura and then to Hakata then fly from Fukuoka (FUK) to Tanegashima (TNE). instead which will take 3h 35m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Oita to Tanegashima. We recommend that you take the train to Kokura and then to Hakata then fly from Fukuoka (FUK) to Tanegashima (TNE). instead which will take 3h 35m.
The closest major airport to Tanegashima is New Tanegashima Airport (TNE) (TNE) which is approximately 1km (1 miles) from Tanegashima. Yakushima Airport (KUM) (KUM) 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 Tanegashima. We recommend that you take the train to Kokura and then to Kagoshima-Chuo then take a ferry to Tanegashima. instead which will take 5h 25m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Oita to Tanegashima is to take the train and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 5h 25m and will usually cost around ¥21,765 ($160).
Compare travel optionsbetween Oita and Tanegashima
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train and Plane + 1 similar | 3h 35m | ¥30,665($225) | hourly | 545km (339 miles) |
| Train, Plane and Ferry | 3h 60m | ¥46,955($345) | 4 times a day | 613km (381 miles) |
Train and Ferry + 1 similar | 5h 25m | ¥21,765($160) | 5 times a day | 569km (354 miles) |
| Train to Miyazaki, ferry | 7h 40m | ¥18,070($130) | 5 times a day | 455km (283 miles) |
Bus and Ferry + 1 similar | 8h 10m | ¥17,250($125) | 5 times a day | 585km (363 miles) |
| Bus to Mashiki I.C., ferry | 10h 25m | ¥12,320($90) | once daily | 434km (270 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 5h 60m | ¥13,690($100) | 5 times a day | 434km (270 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Oita and Tanegashima
Ferry operators
Toppy & Rocket
Life Ferry Route
Airlines
Bus companies
Nagasaki Ken-ei Bus
Kyushu Sanko Group
Train operators
Airports near Tanegashima
The following major airports near Tanegashima offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.
New Tanegashima Airport (TNE)
- Distance
- 1km (1 miles) from Tanegashima
Yakushima Airport (KUM)
- Distance
- 40km (25 miles) from Tanegashima
Fukuoka Airport (FUK)
- Distance
- 337km (209 miles) from Tanegashima