How to travel from Tanegashima to Motobu, Japan
The distance between Tanegashima and Motobu is around 792km (492 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 4h 20m.
6 routes found
We've found 6 different ways to get from Tanegashima to Motobu by ferry, plane and bus. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Motobu → Tanegashima if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Bus
Fly from Tanegashima (TNE) to Okinawa (OKA) then take the bus to 本部港.
- Duration4h 20m
- Flight time2hrs
- Typical cost¥25,875($190)
Multiple operators
3 similiar routes
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Ferry
Take a ferry to Kagoshima and then to 本部旅客待合所.
- Duration24h 50m
- Departs4 times a week
- Typical cost¥23,685($175)
Multiple ferry operators
1 similiar route
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Tanegashima and Motobu
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Tanegashima to Motobu by ferry, plane and bus. The cheapest option is to take a ferry which costs around ¥23,685 ($175) and will take around 24h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 4h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥25,875 ($190).
The distance between Tanegashima and Motobu is around 792km (492 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 530km (329 miles)
It takes around 24h 50m to get from Tanegashima and Motobu by ferry.
The quickest way to get from Tanegashima to Motobu is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 4h 20m and will set you back approx ¥25,875 ($190).
The cheapest way to travel between Tanegashima and Motobu is to take a ferry which will typically cost around ¥23,685 ($175) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Tanegashima and Motobu. We recommend that you fly from Tanegashima (TNE) to Okinawa (OKA) then take the bus to 本部港. instead which will take 4h 20m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Tanegashima and Motobu. We recommend that you fly from Tanegashima (TNE) to Okinawa (OKA) then take the bus to 本部港. instead which will take 4h 20m.
Ferry/Boat travel
Yes there is a ferry service that runs between Tanegashima and Motobu. The ferry typically takes around 24h 50m and departs 4 times a week.
Toppy & Rocket, A Line and Marix Line run the ferry services between Tanegashima and Motobu. Ferries run 4 times a week and take around 24h 50m on average but will vary depending on conditions and travel date.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Tanegashima to Motobu. We recommend that you fly from Tanegashima (TNE) to Okinawa (OKA) then take the bus to 本部港. instead which will take 4h 20m.
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 Tanegashima to Motobu. We recommend that you take a ferry to Kagoshima and then to 本部旅客待合所. instead which will take 24h 50m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Tanegashima to Motobu is to take a ferry which takes, on average, 24h 50m and will usually cost around ¥23,685 ($175).
Compare travel optionsbetween Tanegashima and Motobu
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Bus + 3 similar | 4h 20m | ¥25,875($190) | every 2 hours | 937km (582 miles) |
| Plane and Ferry | 5h 10m | ¥33,815($245) | 4 times a week | 799km (496 miles) |
| Ferry, Plane and Bus | 5h 10m | ¥29,025($210) | every 20 mins | 1,006km (625 miles) |
| Ferry to Kagoshima, plane and bus | 6h 15m | ¥29,980($220) | 5 times a day | 949km (589 miles) |
Ferry + 1 similar | 24h 50m | ¥23,685($175) | 4 times a week | 792km (492 miles) |
| Ferry via Kagoshima | 1 day 4h | ¥29,160($215) | twice a week | 857km (533 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Tanegashima and Motobu
Ferry operators
Toppy & Rocket
A Line
Marix Line
Bus companies
Yanbaru Express
Airlines
Solaseed Air
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