How to travel from Okinawa to Akune, Japan
The distance between Okinawa and Akune is around 819km (509 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 45m.
7 routes found
We've found 7 different ways to get from Okinawa to Akune by bus, plane, train, car and ferry. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Akune → Okinawa if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Train
Fly from Okinawa (OKA) to Fukuoka (FUK) then take the train to Izumi(Kagoshima).
- Duration4h 30m
- Flight time1h 35m
- Typical cost¥26,010($190)
Multiple operators
4 similiar routes
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Ferry and Car
Take a ferry to 宮之浦 and then to Kagoshima then drive to Akune.
- Duration24hrs
- Departsonce a week
- Typical cost¥26,420($195)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Okinawa and Akune
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Okinawa to Akune by bus, plane, train, car and ferry. The cheapest option is to take a ferry and then take the train which costs around ¥18,210 ($135) and will take around 24h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus, then fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥32,445 ($235).
The distance between Okinawa and Akune is around 819km (509 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 654km (407 miles)
It takes around 3h 45m to get from Okinawa and Akune by bus, plane and train.
The quickest way to get from Okinawa to Akune is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 45m and will set you back approx ¥32,445 ($235).
The cheapest way to travel between Okinawa and Akune is to take a ferry and then take the train which will typically cost around ¥18,210 ($135) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Okinawa and Akune. We recommend that you take the bus to 県庁北口 then fly from Okinawa (OKA) to Kagoshima (KOJ) then take the train to Izumi(Kagoshima). instead which will take 3h 45m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Okinawa and Akune. We recommend that you take the bus to 県庁北口 then fly from Okinawa (OKA) to Kagoshima (KOJ) then take the train to Izumi(Kagoshima). instead which will take 3h 45m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Okinawa to Akune. We recommend that you take the bus to 県庁北口 then fly from Okinawa (OKA) to Kagoshima (KOJ) then take the train to Izumi(Kagoshima). instead which will take 3h 45m.
The closest major airport to Akune is Amakusa Airport (AXJ) (AXJ) which is approximately 52km (32 miles) from Akune. Kagoshima Airport (KOJ) (KOJ) 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 Okinawa to Akune. We recommend that you take the bus to 県庁北口 then fly from Okinawa (OKA) to Kagoshima (KOJ) then take the train to Izumi(Kagoshima). instead which will take 3h 45m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Okinawa to Akune is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 3h 45m and will usually cost around ¥32,445 ($235).
Compare travel optionsbetween Okinawa and Akune
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Train + 4 similar | 4h 30m | ¥26,010($190) | hourly | 1,104km (686 miles) |
| Fly to Miyazaki (KMI), train | 5h 20m | ¥36,415($265) | every 3 hours | 968km (602 miles) |
| Bus, Plane and Train | 3h 45m | ¥32,445($235) | hourly | 843km (524 miles) |
| Bus to 県庁北口, plane and train | 4h 30m | ¥35,320($260) | hourly | 958km (595 miles) |
| Plane, Car and Ferry | 5h 5m | ¥34,500($250) | every 3 hours | 1,104km (686 miles) |
Ferry and Car + 1 similar | 24hrs | ¥26,420($195) | once a week | 948km (589 miles) |
| Ferry and Train | 24h 45m | ¥18,210($135) | 5 times a week | 819km (509 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Okinawa and Akune
Airlines
Solaseed Air
Japan Transocean Air
Peach Aviation Limited
Ferry operators
Sanwa Merchant Vessel Co.. Ltd.
A Line
Toppy & Rocket
Marix Line
Bus companies
Okinawa Bus
Toyo Bus
Train operators
Airports near Akune
The following major airports near Akune offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.
Amakusa Airport (AXJ)
- Distance
- 52km (32 miles) from Akune
Kagoshima Airport (KOJ)
- Distance
- 55km (34 miles) from Akune
Fukuoka Airport (FUK)
- Distance
- 176km (109 miles) from Akune