How to travel from Tanabe to Okinawa, Japan
The distance between Tanabe and Okinawa is around 1,328km (825 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 5h 20m.
6 routes found
We've found 6 different ways to get from Tanabe to Okinawa 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 Okinawa → Tanabe if you're planning a return trip.
Train and Plane
Take the train to Tennoji then fly from Osaka Itami (ITM) to Okinawa (OKA).
- Duration6hrs
- Flight time2h 15m
- Typical cost¥32,580($240)
Multiple operators
3 similiar routes
We’ve grouped similar routes together, click the arrows to see the other options.
Bus and Ferry
Take the bus to Osaka then Kumamoto Kencho-mae and then to Kagoshima Honkō then take a ferry to 那覇港 船客待合所.
- Duration1 day 20h
- Departs4 times a week
- Typical cost¥33,815($245)
Multiple operators
Train and Ferry
Take the train to 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¥39,425($290)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Tanabe and Okinawa
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Tanabe to Okinawa by train, plane, bus and ferry. The cheapest option is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which costs around ¥26,970 ($195) and will take around 5h 20m.
The distance between Tanabe and Okinawa is around 1,328km (825 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,079km (671 miles)
It takes around 5h 20m to get from Tanabe and Okinawa by train, plane and bus.
The quickest way to get from Tanabe to Okinawa is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 5h 20m and will set you back approx ¥26,970 ($195).
The cheapest way to travel between Tanabe and Okinawa is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which will typically cost around ¥26,970 ($195) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Tanabe and Okinawa. We recommend that you take the train to Hineno then fly from Osaka Kansai (KIX) to Okinawa (OKA) then take the bus to 中の町. instead which will take 5h 20m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Tanabe and Okinawa. We recommend that you take the train to Hineno then fly from Osaka Kansai (KIX) to Okinawa (OKA) then take the bus to 中の町. instead which will take 5h 20m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Tanabe to Okinawa. We recommend that you take the train to Hineno then fly from Osaka Kansai (KIX) to Okinawa (OKA) then take the bus to 中の町. instead which will take 5h 20m.
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 Tanabe to Okinawa. We recommend that you take the train to Hineno then fly from Osaka Kansai (KIX) to Okinawa (OKA) then take the bus to 中の町. instead which will take 5h 20m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Tanabe to Okinawa is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes, on average, 5h 20m and will usually cost around ¥26,970 ($195).
Compare travel optionsbetween Tanabe and Okinawa
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train and Plane + 3 similar | 6hrs | ¥32,580($240) | every 3 hours | 1,414km (879 miles) |
| Train to Tennoji, Fly | 6h 15m | ¥27,515($200) | every 3 hours | 1,417km (881 miles) |
| Train to Shin-Osaka, plane | 7h 20m | ¥31,215($230) | every 3 hours | 1,711km (1,063 miles) |
| Train, Plane and Bus | 5h 20m | ¥26,970($195) | every 3 hours | 1,328km (825 miles) |
Bus and Ferry | 1 day 20h | ¥33,815($245) | 4 times a week | 1,817km (1,129 miles) |
Train and Ferry | 1 day 5h | ¥39,425($290) | 4 times a week | 1,705km (1,059 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Tanabe and Okinawa
Airlines
Peach Aviation Limited
Japan Transocean Air
Train operators
Bus companies
Okinawa Bus
Toyo Bus
Meiko Bus
Kintetsu Bus
Kyushu Sanko Group
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