How to travel from Okinawa to Kyoto, Japan
The distance between Okinawa and Kyoto is around 1,279km (794 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 3h 50m.
6 routes found
We've found 6 different ways to get from Okinawa to Kyoto by bus, plane, train, ferry and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Kyoto → Okinawa if you're planning a return trip.
Bus and Plane
Take the bus to 県庁北口 then fly from Okinawa (OKA) to Osaka Itami (ITM).
- Duration3h 50m
- Flight time2hrs
- Typical cost¥38,060($280)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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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 Kumamoto Kencho-mae and then to Kyōto.
- Duration1 day 19h
- Departs5 times a week
- Typical cost¥32,445($235)
Multiple operators
Ferry and Train
Take a ferry to 鹿児島新港 新港待合所 then take the train to Kokura and then to Kyoto.
- Duration1 day 4h
- Departs5 times a week
- Typical cost¥40,385($295)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Okinawa and Kyoto
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Okinawa to Kyoto by bus, plane, train, ferry and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which costs around ¥25,055 ($185) and will take around 4h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥38,060 ($280).
The distance between Okinawa and Kyoto is around 1,279km (794 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,209km (751 miles)
It takes around 3h 50m to get from Okinawa and Kyoto by bus and plane.
The quickest way to get from Okinawa to Kyoto is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 3h 50m and will set you back approx ¥38,060 ($280).
The cheapest way to travel between Okinawa and Kyoto is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which will typically cost around ¥25,055 ($185) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Okinawa and Kyoto. We recommend that you take the bus to 県庁北口 then fly from Okinawa (OKA) to Osaka Itami (ITM). instead which will take 3h 50m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Okinawa and Kyoto. We recommend that you take the bus to 県庁北口 then fly from Okinawa (OKA) to Osaka Itami (ITM). instead which will take 3h 50m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Okinawa to Kyoto. We recommend that you take the bus to 県庁北口 then fly from Okinawa (OKA) to Osaka Itami (ITM). instead which will take 3h 50m.
The closest major airport to Kyoto is Itami Airport (ITM) (ITM) which is approximately 38km (24 miles) from Kyoto. Kansai International Airport (KIX) (KIX) and Chubu Centrair International Airport (NGO) (NGO) 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 Kyoto. We recommend that you take the bus to 県庁北口 then fly from Okinawa (OKA) to Osaka Itami (ITM). instead which will take 3h 50m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Okinawa to Kyoto is to take the bus and then fly which takes, on average, 3h 50m and will usually cost around ¥38,060 ($280).
Compare travel optionsbetween Okinawa and Kyoto
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bus and Plane + 2 similar | 3h 50m | ¥38,060($280) | every 30 mins | 1,279km (794 miles) |
| Bus, Plane and Train | 4h 15m | ¥25,055($185) | every 20 mins | 1,296km (806 miles) |
| Bus to 県庁北口, plane and train | 4h 35m | ¥33,540($245) | every 30 mins | 1,504km (935 miles) |
Ferry and Bus | 1 day 19h | ¥32,445($235) | 5 times a week | 1,718km (1,068 miles) |
Ferry and Train + 1 similar | 1 day 4h | ¥40,385($295) | 5 times a week | 1,578km (981 miles) |
| Ferry and Car | 1 day 9h | ¥39,700($290) | once a week | 1,777km (1,104 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Okinawa and Kyoto
Airlines
Solaseed Air
Skymark Airlines
Peach Aviation Limited
Train operators
Bus companies
Okinawa Bus
Toyo Bus
Kyushu Sanko Group
Kintetsu Bus
Ferry operators
A Line
Marix Line
Toppy & Rocket
Airports near Kyoto
The following major airports near Kyoto offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.
Itami Airport (ITM)
- Distance
- 38km (24 miles) from Kyoto
Kansai International Airport (KIX)
- Distance
- 80km (50 miles) from Kyoto
Chubu Centrair International Airport (NGO)
- Distance
- 97km (61 miles) from Kyoto