How to travel from Takayama to Motobu, Japan
The distance between Takayama and Motobu is around 1,600km (994 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 7h 5m.
9 routes found
We've found 9 different ways to get from Takayama to Motobu by train, plane, bus and ferry. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Motobu → Takayama if you're planning a return trip.
Bus and Plane
Take the bus to Shinshimashima Station then fly from Matsumoto (MMJ) to Okinawa (OKA) then take the bus to 本部港.
- Duration7h 50m
- Flight time3h 30m
- Typical cost¥41,480($305)
Multiple operators
4 similiar routes
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Train and Ferry
Take the train to Nagoya then Shin-Osaka and then to Kagoshima-Chuo then take a ferry to 本部旅客待合所.
- Duration1 day 5h
- Departs4 times a week
- Typical cost¥45,315($330)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Bus and Ferry
Take the bus to Meitetsu Bus Centre then Hakata Station and then to Kagoshima Honkou then take a ferry to 本部旅客待合所.
- Duration1 day 17h
- Departs4 times a week
- Typical cost¥32,580($240)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Takayama and Motobu
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Takayama to Motobu by train, plane, bus and ferry. The cheapest option is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which costs around ¥21,765 ($160) and will take around 7h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train, then fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 7h 5m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥29,435 ($215).
The distance between Takayama and Motobu is around 1,600km (994 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,375km (855 miles)
It takes around 7h 30m to get from Takayama and Motobu by train, plane and bus.
The quickest way to get from Takayama to Motobu is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 7h 5m and will set you back approx ¥29,435 ($215).
The cheapest way to travel between Takayama and Motobu is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which will typically cost around ¥21,765 ($160) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Takayama and Motobu. We recommend that you take the train to Toyama and then to Kanazawa then fly from Komatsu (KMQ) to Okinawa (OKA) then take the bus to 本部港. instead which will take 7h 5m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Takayama and Motobu. We recommend that you take the train to Toyama and then to Kanazawa then fly from Komatsu (KMQ) to Okinawa (OKA) then take the bus to 本部港. instead which will take 7h 5m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Takayama to Motobu. We recommend that you take the train to Nagoya then fly from Chūbu Centrair (NGO) to Okinawa (OKA) then take the bus to 本部港. instead which will take 7h 30m.
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 Takayama to Motobu. We recommend that you take the train to Nagoya then fly from Chūbu Centrair (NGO) to Okinawa (OKA) then take the bus to 本部港. instead which will take 7h 30m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Takayama to Motobu is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes, on average, 7h 30m and will usually cost around ¥21,765 ($160).
Compare travel optionsbetween Takayama and Motobu
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bus and Plane + 4 similar | 7h 50m | ¥41,480($305) | 4 times a day | 1,784km (1,108 miles) |
| Train to Toyama, plane and bus | 7h 5m | ¥29,435($215) | 4 times a day | 1,680km (1,044 miles) |
| Train, Plane and Bus | 7h 30m | ¥21,765($160) | every 3 hours | 1,600km (994 miles) |
| Train to Nagoya, plane and bus | 8h 5m | ¥35,320($260) | every 3 hours | 1,648km (1,024 miles) |
| Train to Nagoya, plane and bus | 8h 5m | ¥30,530($225) | every 3 hours | 1,657km (1,030 miles) |
Train and Ferry + 2 similar | 1 day 5h | ¥45,315($330) | 4 times a week | 1,815km (1,128 miles) |
| Train to Nagoya, ferry | 1 day 5h | ¥46,000($335) | 4 times a week | 1,815km (1,128 miles) |
| Bus, Train and Ferry | 1 day 10h | ¥38,605($280) | 4 times a week | 1,846km (1,147 miles) |
Bus and Ferry | 1 day 17h | ¥32,580($240) | 4 times a week | 1,914km (1,189 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Takayama and Motobu
Airlines
Peach Aviation Limited
Japan Transocean Air
Solaseed Air
Bus companies
Yanbaru Express
Nouhi Bus
Nishitetsu
Meitetsu Bus
Ferry operators
A Line
Marix Line
Train operators
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