How to travel from Okinawa to Naoshima, Japan
The distance between Okinawa and Naoshima is around 1,207km (750 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly, then take the train and then take a ferry which takes around 4h 25m.
8 routes found
We've found 8 different ways to get from Okinawa to Naoshima by plane, train, ferry, subway and bus. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Naoshima → Okinawa if you're planning a return trip.
Plane, Train and Ferry
Fly from Okinawa (OKA) to Okayama (OKJ) then take the train to Chayamachi and then to Uno then take a ferry to Honmura.
- Duration4h 25m
- Flight time1h 45m
- Typical cost¥27,655($200)
Multiple operators
6 similiar routes
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Ferry and Train
Take a ferry to 鹿児島新港 新港待合所 then take the train to Okayama then take a ferry to Honmura.
- Duration1 day 4h
- Departs4 times a week
- Typical cost¥39,290($285)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Okinawa and Naoshima
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Okinawa to Naoshima by plane, train, ferry, subway and bus. The cheapest option is to fly, then take the train and then take a ferry which costs around ¥21,355 ($155) and will take around 5h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly, then take the train and then take a ferry and arrive in approximately 4h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥27,655 ($200).
The distance between Okinawa and Naoshima is around 1,207km (750 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,061km (659 miles)
It takes around 4h 25m to get from Okinawa and Naoshima by plane, train and ferry.
The quickest way to get from Okinawa to Naoshima is to fly, then take the train and then take a ferry which takes around 4h 25m and will set you back approx ¥27,655 ($200).
The cheapest way to travel between Okinawa and Naoshima is to fly, then take the train and then take a ferry which will typically cost around ¥21,355 ($155) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Okinawa and Naoshima. We recommend that you fly from Okinawa (OKA) to Okayama (OKJ) then take the train to Chayamachi and then to Uno then take a ferry to Honmura. instead which will take 4h 25m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Okinawa and Naoshima. We recommend that you fly from Okinawa (OKA) to Okayama (OKJ) then take the train to Chayamachi and then to Uno then take a ferry to Honmura. instead which will take 4h 25m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Okinawa to Naoshima. We recommend that you fly from Okinawa (OKA) to Okayama (OKJ) then take the train to Chayamachi and then to Uno then take a ferry to Honmura. instead which will take 4h 25m.
The closest major airport to Naoshima is Takamatsu Airport (TAK) (TAK) which is approximately 27km (17 miles) from Naoshima. Okayama Airport (OKJ) (OKJ) and Kansai International Airport (KIX) (KIX) 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 Naoshima. We recommend that you fly from Okinawa (OKA) to Okayama (OKJ) then take the train to Chayamachi and then to Uno then take a ferry to Honmura. instead which will take 4h 25m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Okinawa to Naoshima is to fly, then take the train and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 4h 25m and will usually cost around ¥27,655 ($200).
Compare travel optionsbetween Okinawa and Naoshima
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane, Train and Ferry + 6 similar | 4h 25m | ¥27,655($200) | 5 times a day | 1,207km (750 miles) |
| Fly to Takamatsu (TAK), train and ferry | 5h 5m | ¥40,795($300) | 5 times a day | 1,207km (750 miles) |
| Fly to Kobe (UKB), train and ferry | 5h 15m | ¥21,355($155) | 5 times a day | 1,394km (866 miles) |
| Fly to Osaka Itami (ITM), train and ferry | 5h 45m | ¥37,920($275) | 5 times a day | 1,519km (944 miles) |
| Fly to Osaka Kansai (KIX), train and ferry | 5h 50m | ¥26,420($195) | 5 times a day | 1,449km (900 miles) |
| Fly to Matsuyama (MYJ), train and ferry | 6h 25m | ¥46,820($340) | 5 times a day | 1,235km (768 miles) |
| Plane, Bus, Train and Ferry | 5h 25m | ¥46,820($340) | 5 times a day | 1,307km (812 miles) |
Ferry and Train | 1 day 4h | ¥39,290($285) | 4 times a week | 1,417km (881 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Okinawa and Naoshima
Airlines
Japan Transocean Air
Skymark Airlines
Solaseed Air
Train operators
Osaka Metro
Ferry operators
Shikoku Kisen
A Line
Marix Line
Train operators
Nankai Railways
Bus companies
Chugoku JR Bus Company
Hiroshima Electric Railway
Airports near Naoshima
The following major airports near Naoshima offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.
Takamatsu Airport (TAK)
- Distance
- 27km (17 miles) from Naoshima
Okayama Airport (OKJ)
- Distance
- 35km (22 miles) from Naoshima
Kansai International Airport (KIX)
- Distance
- 116km (72 miles) from Naoshima