How to travel from Okinawa to Fukuoka, Japan
The distance between Okinawa and Fukuoka is around 900km (559 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 10m.
4 routes found
We've found 4 different ways to get from Okinawa to Fukuoka by plane, train, ferry and bus. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Fukuoka → Okinawa if you're planning a return trip.
Fly
Fly from Okinawa (OKA) to Fukuoka (FUK).
- Duration3h 10m
- Flight time1h 45m
- Typical cost¥13,280($95)
Peach Aviation Limited
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Ferry and Bus
Take a ferry to 鹿児島新港 新港待合所 then take the bus to Hakata Bus Terminal.
- Duration1 day 7h
- Departs4 times a week
- Typical cost¥24,780($180)
Multiple operators
Ferry and Train
Take a ferry to 鹿児島新港 新港待合所 then take the train to Hakata.
- Duration1 day 1h
- Departs4 times a week
- Typical cost¥27,105($200)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Okinawa and Fukuoka
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Okinawa to Fukuoka by plane, train, ferry and bus. The cheapest option is to fly which costs around ¥13,280 ($95) and will take around 3h 10m.
The distance between Okinawa and Fukuoka is around 900km (559 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 827km (514 miles)
It takes around 3h 10m to get from Okinawa and Fukuoka by plane.
The quickest way to get from Okinawa to Fukuoka is to fly which takes around 3h 10m and will set you back approx ¥13,280 ($95).
The cheapest way to travel between Okinawa and Fukuoka is to fly which will typically cost around ¥13,280 ($95) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Okinawa and Fukuoka. We recommend that you fly from Okinawa (OKA) to Fukuoka (FUK). instead which will take 3h 10m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Okinawa and Fukuoka. We recommend that you fly from Okinawa (OKA) to Fukuoka (FUK). instead which will take 3h 10m.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from Okinawa and Fukuoka. Flights depart from Okinawa (OKA) and arrive at Fukuoka (FUK). The flight takes around 1h 45m.
Yes there is a direct flight between Okinawa and Fukuoka with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 1h 45m.
Peach Aviation Limited, Skymark Airlines, All Nippon Airways, Japan Transocean Air and Solaseed Air fly between Okinawa and Fukuoka. Flights depart from Okinawa (OKA) and and arrive into Fukuoka (FUK). These flights usually take around 1h 45m.
The flight from Okinawa to Fukuoka typically takes around 1h 45m. Flights depart from Okinawa (OKA) and and arrive into Fukuoka (FUK).
The closest major airport to Fukuoka is Fukuoka Airport (FUK) (FUK) which is approximately 4km (2 miles) from Fukuoka. Saga Airport (HSG) (HSG) and Kitakyushu Airport (KKJ) (KKJ) 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 Fukuoka. We recommend that you fly from Okinawa (OKA) to Fukuoka (FUK). instead which will take 3h 10m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Okinawa to Fukuoka is to fly which takes, on average, 3h 10m and will usually cost around ¥13,280 ($95).
Compare travel optionsbetween Okinawa and Fukuoka
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly + 1 similar | 3h 10m | ¥13,280($95) | every 3 hours | 900km (559 miles) |
| Plane and Train | 4h 45m | ¥32,580($240) | every 3 hours | 1,017km (632 miles) |
Ferry and Bus | 1 day 7h | ¥24,780($180) | 4 times a week | 1,112km (691 miles) |
Ferry and Train | 1 day 1h | ¥27,105($200) | 4 times a week | 988km (614 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Okinawa and Fukuoka
Airlines
Peach Aviation Limited
Skymark Airlines
Japan Transocean Air
Solaseed Air
Ferry operators
A Line
Marix Line
Train operators
Bus companies
Nishitetsu
Airports near Fukuoka
The following major airports near Fukuoka offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.
Fukuoka Airport (FUK)
- Distance
- 4km (2 miles) from Fukuoka
Saga Airport (HSG)
- Distance
- 49km (31 miles) from Fukuoka
Kitakyushu Airport (KKJ)
- Distance
- 65km (40 miles) from Fukuoka