How to travel from Takayama to Okinawa, Japan
The distance between Takayama and Okinawa is around 1,535km (954 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 6h 15m.
7 routes found
We've found 7 different ways to get from Takayama to Okinawa by train, plane, ferry and bus. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Okinawa → Takayama if you're planning a return trip.
Train to Toyama, plane
Take the train to Toyama and then to Kanazawa then fly from Komatsu (KMQ) to Okinawa (OKA).
- Duration6h 15m
- Flight time2h 35m
- Typical cost¥28,885($210)
Multiple operators
3 similiar routes
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Train, Ferry and Bus
Take the train to Nagoya then Hiroshima and then to Kagoshima-Chuo then take a ferry to 本部旅客待合所 then take the bus to 池武当.
- Duration1 day 7h
- Departs4 times a week
- Typical cost¥59,415($435)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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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 那覇港 船客待合所.
- Duration1 day 21h
- Departs4 times a week
- Typical cost¥42,300($310)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Takayama and Okinawa
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Takayama to Okinawa by train, plane, ferry and bus. The cheapest option is to take the train and then fly which costs around ¥28,750 ($210) and will take around 7h 20m. 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 ¥28,885 ($210).
The distance between Takayama and Okinawa is around 1,535km (954 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,392km (865 miles)
It takes around 6h 40m to get from Takayama and Okinawa by train and plane.
The quickest way to get from Takayama to Okinawa is to take the train and then fly which takes around 6h 15m and will set you back approx ¥28,885 ($210).
The cheapest way to travel between Takayama and Okinawa is to take the train and then fly which will typically cost around ¥28,750 ($210) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Takayama and Okinawa. We recommend that you take the train to Toyama and then to Kanazawa then fly from Komatsu (KMQ) to Okinawa (OKA). instead which will take 6h 15m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Takayama and Okinawa. We recommend that you take the train to Toyama and then to Kanazawa then fly from Komatsu (KMQ) to Okinawa (OKA). instead which will take 6h 15m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Takayama to Okinawa. We recommend that you take the train to Nagoya then fly from Chūbu Centrair (NGO) to Okinawa (OKA). instead which will take 6h 40m.
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 Takayama to Okinawa. We recommend that you take the train to Nagoya then fly from Chūbu Centrair (NGO) to Okinawa (OKA). instead which will take 6h 40m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Takayama to Okinawa is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 6h 40m and will usually cost around ¥31,485 ($230).
Compare travel optionsbetween Takayama and Okinawa
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train to Toyama, plane + 3 similar | 6h 15m | ¥28,885($210) | 4 times a day | 1,614km (1,003 miles) |
| Train and Plane | 6h 40m | ¥31,485($230) | every 3 hours | 1,535km (954 miles) |
| Train to Nagoya, plane | 7h 15m | ¥41,205($300) | every 3 hours | 1,582km (983 miles) |
| Train to Nagoya, plane | 7h 20m | ¥28,750($210) | every 3 hours | 1,592km (989 miles) |
Train, Ferry and Bus + 1 similar | 1 day 7h | ¥59,415($435) | 4 times a week | 1,871km (1,163 miles) |
| Bus, Train and Ferry | 1 day 12h | ¥49,420($360) | 4 times a week | 1,901km (1,181 miles) |
Bus and Ferry | 1 day 21h | ¥42,300($310) | 4 times a week | 1,996km (1,240 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Takayama and Okinawa
Airlines
Peach Aviation Limited
Solaseed Air
Skymark Airlines
Japan Transocean Air
Bus companies
Yanbaru Express
Nouhi Bus
Nishitetsu
Meitetsu Bus
Ferry operators
A Line
Marix Line
Train operators
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