How to travel from Tanegashima to Naha, Japan

The distance between Tanegashima and Naha is around 848km (527 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2h 30m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Tanegashima to Naha by plane and ferry. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out NahaTanegashima if you're planning a return trip.

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Fly

Fly from Tanegashima (TNE) to Okinawa (OKA).

  • Duration2h 30m
  • Flight time2hrs
  • Typical cost
    ¥23,685($175)
Operated byAll Nippon Airways+ 2 others

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Ferry

Take a ferry to Kagoshima and then to 那覇港 船客待合所.

  • Duration1 day 3h
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    ¥23,410($170)
Operated by

Multiple ferry operators

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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Tanegashima and Naha

There are several options for getting from Tanegashima to Naha by plane and ferry. The cheapest option is to take a ferry which costs around ¥23,410 ($170) and will take around 1 day 3h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 2h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥23,685 ($175).

The distance between Tanegashima and Naha is around 848km (527 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 585km (364 miles)

It takes around 2h 30m to get from Tanegashima and Naha by plane.

The quickest way to get from Tanegashima to Naha is to fly which takes around 2h 30m and will set you back approx ¥23,685 ($175).

The cheapest way to travel between Tanegashima and Naha is to take a ferry which will typically cost around ¥23,410 ($170) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Tanegashima and Naha. We recommend that you fly from Tanegashima (TNE) to Okinawa (OKA). instead which will take 2h 30m.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Tanegashima and Naha. We recommend that you fly from Tanegashima (TNE) to Okinawa (OKA). instead which will take 2h 30m.

Ferry/Boat travel

Yes there is a ferry service that runs between Tanegashima and Naha. The ferry typically takes around 1 day 3h and departs 4 times a week.

Toppy & Rocket, A Line and Marix Line run the ferry services between Tanegashima and Naha. Ferries run 4 times a week and take around 1 day 3h on average but will vary depending on conditions and travel date.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Tanegashima and Naha. Flights depart from Tanegashima (TNE) and arrive at Okinawa (OKA) - via Kagoshima (KOJ). The flight takes around 2hrs.

There is no direct flight from Tanegashima to Naha. There is however a flight that goes via Kagoshima (KOJ). This services will take at least 2h 30m (not including layover time).

The flight from Tanegashima to Naha typically takes around 2hrs. Flights depart from Tanegashima (TNE) and and arrive into Okinawa (OKA).

The closest major airport to Naha is Naha Airport (OKA) (OKA) which is approximately 3km (2 miles) from Naha. Kume-jima Airport (UEO) (UEO) 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 Naha. We recommend that you fly from Tanegashima (TNE) to Okinawa (OKA). instead which will take 2h 30m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Tanegashima to Naha is to fly which takes, on average, 2h 30m and will usually cost around ¥23,685 ($175).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Tanegashima and Naha

Transport options from Tanegashima to Naha
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 1 similar
2h 30m
¥23,685($175)
every 15 mins848km (527 miles)
Ferry and Plane3h 20m
¥26,830($195)
every 20 mins917km (570 miles)
Ferry + 1 similar
1 day 3h
¥23,410($170)
4 times a week850km (528 miles)
Ferry via Kagoshima1 day 6h
¥29,025($210)
twice a week915km (568 miles)

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Airports near Naha

The following major airports near Naha offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.

OKA
Naha Airport (OKA)
Domestic Airport
Distance
3km (2 miles) from Naha
UEO
Kume-jima Airport (UEO)
Domestic Airport
Distance
97km (60 miles) from Naha
FUK
Fukuoka Airport (FUK)
International Airport
Distance
862km (536 miles) from Naha