How to travel from Shimoda to Okinawa, Japan
The distance between Shimoda and Okinawa is around 1,625km (1,009 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 6h 15m.
6 routes found
We've found 6 different ways to get from Shimoda to Okinawa by train, plane and ferry. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Okinawa → Shimoda if you're planning a return trip.
Train and Plane
Take the train to Atami and then to Shinagawa then fly from Tokyo Haneda (HND) to Okinawa (OKA).
- Duration6h 15m
- Flight time2h 40m
- Typical cost¥32,170($235)
Multiple operators
3 similiar routes
We’ve grouped similar routes together, click the arrows to see the other options.
Train to Ito, ferry
Take the train to Ito then Shin-Osaka and then to Kagoshima-Chuo then take a ferry to 那覇港 船客待合所.
- Duration1 day 11h
- Departs4 times a week
- Typical cost¥49,560($360)
Multiple operators
Train and Ferry
Take the train to Atami, Shin-Yokohama then Hiroshima and then to Kagoshima-Chuo then take a ferry to 本部旅客待合所.
- Duration1 day 7h
- Departs4 times a week
- Typical cost¥52,020($380)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Shimoda and Okinawa
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Shimoda to Okinawa by train, plane and ferry. The cheapest option is to take the train and then fly which costs around ¥25,735 ($190) and will take around 7h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 6h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥32,170 ($235).
The distance between Shimoda and Okinawa is around 1,625km (1,009 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,394km (866 miles)
It takes around 6h 15m to get from Shimoda and Okinawa by train and plane.
The quickest way to get from Shimoda to Okinawa is to take the train and then fly which takes around 6h 15m and will set you back approx ¥32,170 ($235).
The cheapest way to travel between Shimoda and Okinawa is to take the train and then fly which will typically cost around ¥25,735 ($190) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Shimoda and Okinawa. We recommend that you take the train to Atami and then to Shinagawa then fly from Tokyo Haneda (HND) to Okinawa (OKA). instead which will take 6h 15m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Shimoda and Okinawa. We recommend that you take the train to Atami and then to Shinagawa then fly from Tokyo Haneda (HND) to Okinawa (OKA). instead which will take 6h 15m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Shimoda to Okinawa. We recommend that you take the train to Atami and then to Shinagawa then fly from Tokyo Haneda (HND) to Okinawa (OKA). instead which will take 6h 15m.
The closest major airport to Okinawa is Naha Airport (OKA) (OKA) which is approximately 40km (25 miles) from Okinawa. 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 Shimoda to Okinawa. We recommend that you take the train to Atami and then to Shinagawa then fly from Tokyo Haneda (HND) to Okinawa (OKA). instead which will take 6h 15m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Shimoda to Okinawa is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 6h 15m and will usually cost around ¥32,170 ($235).
Compare travel optionsbetween Shimoda and Okinawa
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train and Plane + 3 similar | 6h 15m | ¥32,170($235) | every 4 hours | 1,747km (1,086 miles) |
| Train to Atami, plane | 6h 40m | ¥36,825($270) | every 4 hours | 1,625km (1,009 miles) |
| Train to Atami, plane | 7h 25m | ¥25,735($190) | every 4 hours | 1,873km (1,164 miles) |
| Train to Atami, plane | 7h 30m | ¥30,800($225) | every 4 hours | 1,679km (1,043 miles) |
Train to Ito, ferry | 1 day 11h | ¥49,560($360) | 4 times a week | 2,042km (1,269 miles) |
Train and Ferry | 1 day 7h | ¥52,020($380) | 4 times a week | 2,157km (1,340 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Shimoda and Okinawa
Airlines
Skymark Airlines
Solaseed Air
Peach Aviation Limited
Train operators
Narita Express (N'EX)
Ferry operators
A Line
Marix Line
Airports near Okinawa
The following major airports near Okinawa offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.
Naha Airport (OKA)
- Distance
- 40km (25 miles) from Okinawa
Yoron Airport (RNJ)
- Distance
- 80km (50 miles) from Okinawa
Fukuoka Airport (FUK)
- Distance
- 827km (514 miles) from Okinawa