How to travel from Shikoku to Tanegashima, Japan
The distance between Shikoku and Tanegashima is around 553km (344 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 4h 30m.
7 routes found
We've found 7 different ways to get from Shikoku to Tanegashima by train, ferry, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Tanegashima → Shikoku if you're planning a return trip.
Fly
Fly from Kochi (KCZ) to Tanegashima (TNE).
- Duration4h 30m
- Flight time3h 40m
- Typical cost¥39,975($290)
+ 2 others2 similiar routes
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Bus and Ferry
Take the bus to Matsuyama Inter Guchi, Hakata Bus Terminal then Ebino and then to Tenmonkan then take a ferry to Tanegashima.
- Duration18h 35m
- Departs3 times a week
- Typical cost¥27,515($200)
Multiple operators
Train and Ferry
Take the train to Okayama and then to Kagoshima-Chuo then take a ferry to Tanegashima.
- Duration8h 10m
- Departs5 times a day
- Typical cost¥30,255($220)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Car and Ferry
Drive to Matsuyama Kankō Port then take a ferry to Kokura Port then drive to Kagoshima then take a ferry to Tanegashima.
- Duration15h 5m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost¥25,055($185)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Shikoku and Tanegashima
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Shikoku to Tanegashima by train, ferry, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to drive and then take a ferry which costs around ¥25,055 ($185) and will take around 15h 5m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 4h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥39,975 ($290).
The distance between Shikoku and Tanegashima is around 553km (344 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 399km (248 miles)
It takes around 8h 10m to get from Shikoku and Tanegashima by train and ferry.
The quickest way to get from Shikoku to Tanegashima is to fly which takes around 4h 30m and will set you back approx ¥39,975 ($290).
The cheapest way to travel between Shikoku and Tanegashima is to drive and then take a ferry which will typically cost around ¥25,055 ($185) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Shikoku and Tanegashima. We recommend that you fly from Kochi (KCZ) to Tanegashima (TNE). instead which will take 4h 30m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Shikoku and Tanegashima. We recommend that you fly from Kochi (KCZ) to Tanegashima (TNE). instead which will take 4h 30m.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from Shikoku and Tanegashima. Flights depart from Kochi (KCZ) and arrive at Tanegashima (TNE) - via Tokyo Haneda (HND). The flight takes around 3h 40m.
There is no direct flight from Shikoku to Tanegashima. There is however a flight that goes via Tokyo Haneda (HND) and Kagoshima (KOJ). This services will take at least 4h 30m (not including layover time).
The flight from Shikoku to Tanegashima typically takes around 3h 40m. Flights depart from Kochi (KCZ) and and arrive into Tanegashima (TNE).
The closest major airport to Tanegashima is New Tanegashima Airport (TNE) (TNE) which is approximately 1km (1 miles) from Tanegashima. Yakushima Airport (KUM) (KUM) 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 Shikoku to Tanegashima. We recommend that you take the train to Okayama and then to Kagoshima-Chuo then take a ferry to Tanegashima. instead which will take 8h 10m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Shikoku to Tanegashima is to take the train and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 8h 10m and will usually cost around ¥30,255 ($220).
Compare travel optionsbetween Shikoku and Tanegashima
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly + 2 similar | 4h 30m | ¥39,975($290) | every 4 hours | 1,699km (1,056 miles) |
| Train and Plane | 5h 40m | ¥53,115($390) | hourly | 1,861km (1,156 miles) |
| Train, Plane and Ferry | 5h 30m | ¥29,025($210) | 5 times a day | 553km (344 miles) |
Bus and Ferry | 18h 35m | ¥27,515($200) | 3 times a week | 1,103km (685 miles) |
Train and Ferry + 1 similar | 8h 10m | ¥30,255($220) | 5 times a day | 952km (592 miles) |
| Bus, Train and Ferry | 11hrs | ¥28,885($210) | 5 times a day | 1,035km (643 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 15h 5m | ¥25,055($185) | once daily | 772km (480 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Shikoku and Tanegashima
Bus companies
Ryobi Express
Nishitetsu
JR Shikoku Bus
Iyotetsu
Miyazaki Kotsu
Train operators
Airlines
Fuji Dream
Ferry operators
Toppy & Rocket
Kokura Ferry
Airports near Tanegashima
The following major airports near Tanegashima offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.
New Tanegashima Airport (TNE)
- Distance
- 1km (1 miles) from Tanegashima
Yakushima Airport (KUM)
- Distance
- 40km (25 miles) from Tanegashima
Fukuoka Airport (FUK)
- Distance
- 337km (209 miles) from Tanegashima