How to travel from Tokyo to Naha, Japan
The distance between Tokyo and Naha is around 1,579km (981 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 30m.
6 routes found
We've found 6 different ways to get from Tokyo to Naha by plane, train, ferry and bus. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Naha → Tokyo if you're planning a return trip.
Fly
Fly from Tokyo Haneda (HND) to Okinawa (OKA).
- Duration3h 30m
- Flight time2h 50m
- Typical cost¥24,095($175)
+ 2 others1 similiar route
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Bus and Ferry
Take the bus to Nishitetsu Tenjin Bus Terminal and then to Tenmonkan then take a ferry to 本部旅客待合所 then take the bus to 泊高橋.
- Duration1 day 19h
- Departs4 times a week
- Typical cost¥35,870($260)
Multiple operators
Train and Ferry
Take the train to Hakata and then to Kagoshima-Chuo then take a ferry to 那覇港 船客待合所.
- Duration1 day 7h
- Departs4 times a week
- Typical cost¥49,145($360)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Tokyo and Naha
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Tokyo to Naha by plane, train, ferry and bus. The cheapest option is to take the train and then fly which costs around ¥18,480 ($135) and will take around 4h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥24,095 ($175).
The distance between Tokyo and Naha is around 1,579km (981 miles).
It takes around 3h 30m to get from Tokyo and Naha by plane.
The quickest way to get from Tokyo to Naha is to fly which takes around 3h 30m and will set you back approx ¥24,095 ($175).
The cheapest way to travel between Tokyo and Naha is to take the train and then fly which will typically cost around ¥18,480 ($135) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Tokyo and Naha. We recommend that you fly from Tokyo Haneda (HND) to Okinawa (OKA). instead which will take 3h 30m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Tokyo and Naha. We recommend that you fly from Tokyo Haneda (HND) to Okinawa (OKA). instead which will take 3h 30m.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from Tokyo and Naha. Flights depart from Tokyo Haneda (HND) and arrive at Okinawa (OKA). The flight takes around 2h 50m.
Yes there is a direct flight between Tokyo and Naha with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 2h 50m.
Japan Airlines, Solaseed Air and All Nippon Airways fly between Tokyo and Naha. Flights depart from Tokyo Haneda (HND) and and arrive into Okinawa (OKA). These flights usually take around 2h 50m.
The flight from Tokyo to Naha typically takes around 2h 50m. Flights depart from Tokyo Haneda (HND) 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 Tokyo to Naha. We recommend that you fly from Tokyo Haneda (HND) to Okinawa (OKA). instead which will take 3h 30m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Tokyo to Naha is to fly which takes, on average, 3h 30m and will usually cost around ¥24,095 ($175).
Compare travel optionsbetween Tokyo and Naha
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly + 1 similar | 3h 30m | ¥24,095($175) | every 15 mins | 1,579km (981 miles) |
| Train and Plane | 4h 40m | ¥18,480($135) | hourly | 1,692km (1,051 miles) |
Bus and Ferry | 1 day 19h | ¥35,870($260) | 4 times a week | 2,162km (1,343 miles) |
Train and Ferry + 2 similar | 1 day 7h | ¥49,145($360) | 4 times a week | 2,049km (1,273 miles) |
| Train to Shin-Osaka, ferry | 1 day 7h | ¥47,780($350) | 4 times a week | 2,049km (1,273 miles) |
| Train, Bus and Ferry | 1 day 14h | ¥49,830($365) | twice a week | 2,182km (1,356 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Tokyo and Naha
Airlines
Solaseed Air
Peach Aviation Limited
Bus companies
Nishitetsu
Yanbaru Express
Karry Kanko
Train operators
Narita Express (N'EX)
Ferry operators
A Line
Marix Line
Airports near Naha
The following major airports near Naha offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.
Naha Airport (OKA)
- Distance
- 3km (2 miles) from Naha
Kume-jima Airport (UEO)
- Distance
- 97km (60 miles) from Naha
Fukuoka Airport (FUK)
- Distance
- 862km (536 miles) from Naha