How to travel from Shimoda to Tanegashima, Japan
The distance between Shimoda and Tanegashima is around 1,162km (722 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 5hrs.
10 routes found
We've found 10 different ways to get from Shimoda 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 → 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 Tanegashima (TNE).
- Duration5hrs
- Flight time2h 25m
- Typical cost¥43,395($315)
Multiple operators
4 similiar routes
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Train and Ferry
Take the train to Atami, Shin-Yokohama then Hakata and then to Kagoshima-Chuo then take a ferry to Tanegashima.
- Duration10hrs
- Departs5 times a day
- Typical cost¥48,190($350)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Bus and Ferry
Take the bus to Shinjuku highway bus terminal then Nishitetsu Tenjin Bus Terminal and then to Kagoshima Honkou then take a ferry to Tanegashima.
- Duration1 day 1h
- Departsonce a week
- Typical cost¥36,005($265)
Multiple operators
Car and Ferry
Drive to Kagoshima then take a ferry to Tanegashima.
- Duration16h 50m
- Departs5 times a day
- Typical cost¥28,475($210)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Shimoda and Tanegashima
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Shimoda to Tanegashima by train, ferry, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to drive and then take a ferry which costs around ¥28,475 ($210) and will take around 16h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 5hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥43,395 ($315).
The distance between Shimoda and Tanegashima is around 1,162km (722 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 872km (542 miles)
It takes around 10hrs to get from Shimoda and Tanegashima by train and ferry.
The quickest way to get from Shimoda to Tanegashima is to take the train and then fly which takes around 5hrs and will set you back approx ¥43,395 ($315).
The cheapest way to travel between Shimoda and Tanegashima is to drive and then take a ferry which will typically cost around ¥28,475 ($210) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Shimoda and Tanegashima. We recommend that you take the train to Atami and then to Shinagawa then fly from Tokyo Haneda (HND) to Tanegashima (TNE). instead which will take 5hrs.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Shimoda and Tanegashima. We recommend that you take the train to Atami and then to Shinagawa then fly from Tokyo Haneda (HND) to Tanegashima (TNE). instead which will take 5hrs.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Shimoda to Tanegashima. We recommend that you take the train to Atami and then to Shinagawa then fly from Tokyo Haneda (HND) to Tanegashima (TNE). instead which will take 5hrs.
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 Shimoda to Tanegashima. We recommend that you take the train to Atami, Shin-Yokohama then Hakata and then to Kagoshima-Chuo then take a ferry to Tanegashima. instead which will take 10hrs.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Shimoda to Tanegashima is to take the train and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 10hrs and will usually cost around ¥48,190 ($350).
Compare travel optionsbetween Shimoda and Tanegashima
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train and Plane + 4 similar | 5hrs | ¥43,395($315) | every 4 hours | 1,255km (780 miles) |
| Train to Atami, plane | 6hrs | ¥46,135($335) | every 4 hours | 1,162km (722 miles) |
| Train to Atami, plane | 6h 20m | ¥48,050($350) | every 4 hours | 1,286km (799 miles) |
| Train to Atami, plane | 6h 55m | ¥52,020($380) | every 4 hours | 1,527km (949 miles) |
| Train, Plane and Ferry | 7hrs | ¥32,995($240) | 5 times a day | 1,266km (787 miles) |
Train and Ferry + 2 similar | 10hrs | ¥48,190($350) | 5 times a day | 1,551km (964 miles) |
| Train to Ito, ferry | 11h 10m | ¥42,165($310) | 5 times a day | 1,413km (878 miles) |
| Train, Bus and Ferry | 1 day 2h | ¥35,595($260) | once daily | 1,558km (968 miles) |
Bus and Ferry | 1 day 1h | ¥36,005($265) | once a week | 1,727km (1,073 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 16h 50m | ¥28,475($210) | 5 times a day | 1,434km (891 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Shimoda and Tanegashima
Airlines
Fuji Dream
Skymark Airlines
Solaseed Air
Bus companies
Nishitetsu
Nankai Bus
Kintetsu Bus
Kyushu Sanko Group
Train operators
Narita Express (N'EX)
Ferry operators
Toppy & Rocket
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