How to travel from Tanegashima to Tamano, Japan
The distance between Tanegashima and Tamano is around 666km (414 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 60m.
8 routes found
We've found 8 different ways to get from Tanegashima to Tamano by ferry, train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Tamano → Tanegashima if you're planning a return trip.
Fly to Kobe (UKB), train
Fly from Tanegashima (TNE) to Kobe (UKB) then take the train to Himeji and then to Okayama.
- Duration3h 60m
- Flight time1h 40m
- Typical cost¥25,325($185)
Multiple operators
4 similiar routes
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Ferry and Train
Take a ferry to Kagoshima then take the train to Okayama.
- Duration6h 15m
- Departs5 times a day
- Typical cost¥25,735($190)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Ferry and Car
Take a ferry to Kagoshima then drive to Tamano.
- Duration10hrs
- Departs5 times a day
- Typical cost¥19,575($145)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Tanegashima and Tamano
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Tanegashima to Tamano by ferry, train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take a ferry and then drive which costs around ¥19,575 ($145) and will take around 10hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 60m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥25,325 ($185).
The distance between Tanegashima and Tamano is around 666km (414 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 514km (320 miles)
It takes around 6h 15m to get from Tanegashima and Tamano by ferry and train.
The quickest way to get from Tanegashima to Tamano is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 60m and will set you back approx ¥25,325 ($185).
The cheapest way to travel between Tanegashima and Tamano is to take a ferry and then drive which will typically cost around ¥19,575 ($145) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Tanegashima and Tamano. We recommend that you fly from Tanegashima (TNE) to Kobe (UKB) then take the train to Himeji and then to Okayama. instead which will take 3h 60m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Tanegashima and Tamano. We recommend that you fly from Tanegashima (TNE) to Kobe (UKB) then take the train to Himeji and then to Okayama. instead which will take 3h 60m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Tanegashima to Tamano. We recommend that you fly from Tanegashima (TNE) to Osaka Itami (ITM) then take the train to Himeji and then to Okayama. instead which will take 4h 25m.
The closest major airport to Tamano is Okayama Airport (OKJ) (OKJ) which is approximately 31km (19 miles) from Tamano. Takamatsu Airport (TAK) (TAK) and Kansai International Airport (KIX) (KIX) 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 Tamano. We recommend that you take a ferry to Kagoshima then take the train to Okayama. instead which will take 6h 15m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Tanegashima to Tamano is to take a ferry and then take the train which takes, on average, 6h 15m and will usually cost around ¥25,735 ($190).
Compare travel optionsbetween Tanegashima and Tamano
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly to Kobe (UKB), train + 4 similar | 3h 60m | ¥25,325($185) | hourly | 848km (527 miles) |
| Plane and Train | 4h 25m | ¥29,435($215) | hourly | 900km (559 miles) |
| Fly to Matsuyama (MYJ), Train | 5h 10m | ¥30,120($220) | hourly | 666km (414 miles) |
| Ferry, Plane and Train | 5hrs | ¥51,200($375) | 4 times a day | 925km (575 miles) |
| Ferry to Kagoshima, plane and train | 6h 5m | ¥36,140($265) | 5 times a day | 860km (534 miles) |
Ferry and Train + 1 similar | 6h 15m | ¥25,735($190) | 5 times a day | 794km (493 miles) |
| Ferry, Bus and Train | 9h 15m | ¥25,735($190) | 5 times a day | 912km (567 miles) |
Ferry and Car | 10hrs | ¥19,575($145) | 5 times a day | 832km (517 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Tanegashima and Tamano
Airlines
Skymark Airlines
Airports near Tamano
The following major airports near Tamano offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.
Okayama Airport (OKJ)
- Distance
- 31km (19 miles) from Tamano
Takamatsu Airport (TAK)
- Distance
- 31km (19 miles) from Tamano
Kansai International Airport (KIX)
- Distance
- 119km (74 miles) from Tamano