How to travel from Onomichi to Motobu, Japan
The distance between Onomichi and Motobu is around 1,182km (734 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 4h 55m.
8 routes found
We've found 8 different ways to get from Onomichi to Motobu by bus, plane, train and ferry. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Motobu → Onomichi if you're planning a return trip.
Bus and Plane
Take the bus to Jr Matsuyama Station then fly from Matsuyama (MYJ) to Okinawa (OKA) then take the bus to 本部港.
- Duration6h 40m
- Flight time2hrs
- Typical cost¥30,530($225)
Multiple operators
5 similiar routes
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Train and Ferry
Take the train to Hiroshima and then to Kagoshima-Chuo then take a ferry to 本部旅客待合所.
- Duration1 day 2h
- Departs4 times a week
- Typical cost¥32,170($235)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Onomichi and Motobu
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Onomichi to Motobu by bus, plane, train and ferry. The cheapest option is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which costs around ¥24,505 ($180) and will take around 5h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train, then fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 4h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥33,265 ($245).
The distance between Onomichi and Motobu is around 1,182km (734 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 999km (621 miles)
It takes around 6h 40m to get from Onomichi and Motobu by bus and plane.
The quickest way to get from Onomichi to Motobu is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 4h 55m and will set you back approx ¥33,265 ($245).
The cheapest way to travel between Onomichi and Motobu is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which will typically cost around ¥24,505 ($180) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Onomichi and Motobu. We recommend that you take the train to Shiraichi then fly from Hiroshima (HIJ) to Okinawa (OKA) then take the bus to 本部港. instead which will take 4h 55m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Onomichi and Motobu. We recommend that you take the train to Shiraichi then fly from Hiroshima (HIJ) to Okinawa (OKA) then take the bus to 本部港. instead which will take 4h 55m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Onomichi to Motobu. We recommend that you take the bus to Jr Matsuyama Station then fly from Matsuyama (MYJ) to Okinawa (OKA) then take the bus to 本部港. instead which will take 6h 40m.
The closest major airport to Motobu is Naha Airport (OKA) (OKA) which is approximately 58km (36 miles) from Motobu. Yoron Airport (RNJ) (RNJ) 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 Onomichi to Motobu. We recommend that you take the bus to Jr Matsuyama Station then fly from Matsuyama (MYJ) to Okinawa (OKA) then take the bus to 本部港. instead which will take 6h 40m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Onomichi to Motobu is to take the bus and then fly which takes, on average, 6h 40m and will usually cost around ¥30,530 ($225).
Compare travel optionsbetween Onomichi and Motobu
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bus and Plane + 5 similar | 6h 40m | ¥30,530($225) | 4 times a week | 1,182km (734 miles) |
| Train, Plane and Bus | 4h 55m | ¥33,265($245) | every 2 hours | 1,217km (756 miles) |
| Train to Shin-Kurashiki, plane and bus | 5h 20m | ¥24,505($180) | 5 times a day | 1,298km (807 miles) |
| Train to Shin-Kobe, plane and bus | 5h 45m | ¥27,790($205) | every 2 hours | 1,491km (927 miles) |
| Train to Hiroshima, plane and bus | 5h 55m | ¥30,120($220) | every 4 hours | 1,197km (743 miles) |
| Train to Okayama, plane and bus | 6h 20m | ¥31,075($225) | every 2 hours | 1,334km (829 miles) |
Train and Ferry + 1 similar | 1 day 2h | ¥32,170($235) | 4 times a week | 1,246km (774 miles) |
| Train, Bus and Ferry | 1 day 5h | ¥30,390($220) | 4 times a week | 1,347km (837 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Onomichi and Motobu
Airlines
Japan Transocean Air
Solaseed Air
Train operators
Bus companies
Iyotetsu
Yanbaru Express
Nishitetsu
Ferry operators
A Line
Marix Line
Airports near Motobu
The following major airports near Motobu offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.
Naha Airport (OKA)
- Distance
- 58km (36 miles) from Motobu
Yoron Airport (RNJ)
- Distance
- 65km (40 miles) from Motobu
Fukuoka Airport (FUK)
- Distance
- 807km (501 miles) from Motobu