How to travel from Osaka to Naha, Japan
The distance between Osaka and Naha is around 1,222km (759 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2h 60m.
6 routes found
We've found 6 different ways to get from Osaka to Naha 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 Naha → Osaka if you're planning a return trip.
Fly
Fly from Osaka Itami (ITM) to Okinawa (OKA).
- Duration2h 60m
- Flight time2h 10m
- Typical cost¥22,725($165)
+ 1 others2 similiar routes
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Bus and Ferry
Take the bus to Kumamoto Kencho-mae and then to Kagoshima Honkō then take a ferry to Naze and then to 那覇港 船客待合所.
- Duration1 day 19h
- Departstwice a week
- Typical cost¥34,770($255)
Multiple operators
Train and Ferry
Take the train to Kagoshima-Chuo then take a ferry to 那覇港 船客待合所.
- Duration1 day 5h
- Departs4 times a week
- Typical cost¥35,045($255)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Osaka and Naha
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Osaka to Naha by plane, train, ferry and bus. The cheapest option is to take the train and then fly which costs around ¥10,130 ($74) and will take around 3h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 2h 60m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥22,725 ($165).
The distance between Osaka and Naha is around 1,222km (759 miles).
It takes around 2h 60m to get from Osaka and Naha by plane.
The quickest way to get from Osaka to Naha is to fly which takes around 2h 60m and will set you back approx ¥22,725 ($165).
The cheapest way to travel between Osaka and Naha is to take the train and then fly which will typically cost around ¥10,130 ($74) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Osaka and Naha. We recommend that you fly from Osaka Itami (ITM) to Okinawa (OKA). instead which will take 2h 60m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Osaka and Naha. We recommend that you fly from Osaka Itami (ITM) to Okinawa (OKA). instead which will take 2h 60m.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from Osaka and Naha. Flights depart from Osaka Itami (ITM) and arrive at Okinawa (OKA). The flight takes around 2h 10m.
Yes there is a direct flight between Osaka and Naha with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 2h 10m.
Japan Airlines, All Nippon Airways and Solaseed Air fly between Osaka and Naha. Flights depart from Osaka Itami (ITM) and and arrive into Okinawa (OKA). These flights usually take around 2h 10m.
The flight from Osaka to Naha typically takes around 2h 10m. Flights depart from Osaka Itami (ITM) and and arrive into Okinawa (OKA).
The closest major airport to Naha is Naha Airport (OKA) (OKA) which is approximately 3km (2 miles) from Naha. Kume-jima Airport (UEO) (UEO) 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 Osaka to Naha. We recommend that you fly from Osaka Itami (ITM) to Okinawa (OKA). instead which will take 2h 60m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Osaka to Naha is to fly which takes, on average, 2h 60m and will usually cost around ¥22,725 ($165).
Compare travel optionsbetween Osaka and Naha
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly + 2 similar | 2h 60m | ¥22,725($165) | every 30 mins | 1,231km (765 miles) |
| Fly to Okinawa (OKA) | 3h 10m | ¥17,525($130) | every 15 mins | 1,229km (764 miles) |
| Train and Plane | 3h 30m | ¥10,130($74) | every 20 mins | 1,222km (759 miles) |
Bus and Ferry | 1 day 19h | ¥34,770($255) | twice a week | 1,718km (1,067 miles) |
Train and Ferry + 1 similar | 1 day 5h | ¥35,045($255) | 4 times a week | 1,540km (957 miles) |
| Train, Bus and Ferry | 1 day 8h | ¥33,130($240) | 4 times a week | 1,627km (1,011 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Osaka and Naha
Airlines
Peach Aviation Limited
Japan Transocean Air
Ferry operators
A Line
Marix Line
Bus companies
Nishitetsu
Yanbaru Express
Karry Kanko
Kintetsu Bus
Kyushu Sanko Group
Train operators
Nankai Railways
Airports near Naha
The following major airports near Naha offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.
Naha Airport (OKA)
- Distance
- 3km (2 miles) from Naha
Kume-jima Airport (UEO)
- Distance
- 97km (60 miles) from Naha
Fukuoka Airport (FUK)
- Distance
- 862km (536 miles) from Naha