How to travel from Tokyo to Okinawa, Japan
The distance between Tokyo and Okinawa is around 1,601km (995 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 4h 45m.
6 routes found
We've found 6 different ways to get from Tokyo to Okinawa by plane, bus, train and ferry. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Okinawa → Tokyo if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Bus
Fly from Tokyo Haneda (HND) to Okinawa (OKA) then take the bus to 中の町.
- Duration4h 45m
- Flight time3hrs
- Typical cost¥19,715($145)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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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 8h
- Departs4 times a week
- Typical cost¥63,660($465)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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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 池武当.
- Duration1 day 18h
- Departs4 times a week
- Typical cost¥44,905($330)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Tokyo and Okinawa
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Tokyo to Okinawa by plane, bus, train and ferry. The cheapest option is to fly and then take the bus which costs around ¥19,715 ($145) and will take around 4h 45m.
The distance between Tokyo and Okinawa is around 1,601km (995 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,521km (945 miles)
It takes around 4h 45m to get from Tokyo and Okinawa by plane and bus.
The quickest way to get from Tokyo to Okinawa is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 4h 45m and will set you back approx ¥19,715 ($145).
The cheapest way to travel between Tokyo and Okinawa is to fly and then take the bus which will typically cost around ¥19,715 ($145) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Tokyo and Okinawa. We recommend that you fly from Tokyo Haneda (HND) to Okinawa (OKA) then take the bus to 中の町. instead which will take 4h 45m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Tokyo and Okinawa. We recommend that you fly from Tokyo Haneda (HND) to Okinawa (OKA) then take the bus to 中の町. instead which will take 4h 45m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Tokyo to Okinawa. We recommend that you fly from Tokyo Haneda (HND) to Okinawa (OKA) then take the bus to 中の町. instead which will take 4h 45m.
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 Tokyo to Okinawa. We recommend that you fly from Tokyo Haneda (HND) to Okinawa (OKA) then take the bus to 中の町. instead which will take 4h 45m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Tokyo to Okinawa is to fly and then take the bus which takes, on average, 4h 45m and will usually cost around ¥19,715 ($145).
Compare travel optionsbetween Tokyo and Okinawa
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Bus + 1 similar | 4h 45m | ¥19,715($145) | every 30 mins | 1,601km (995 miles) |
| Train, Plane and Bus | 5h 50m | ¥29,570($215) | every 3 hours | 1,704km (1,059 miles) |
Train and Ferry + 2 similar | 1 day 8h | ¥63,660($465) | 4 times a week | 2,074km (1,289 miles) |
| Train, Ferry and Bus | 1 day 6h | ¥62,835($460) | 4 times a week | 2,047km (1,272 miles) |
| Bus, Train and Ferry | 1 day 17h | ¥49,285($360) | 4 times a week | 2,081km (1,293 miles) |
Bus and Ferry | 1 day 18h | ¥44,905($330) | 4 times a week | 2,141km (1,330 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Tokyo and Okinawa
Airlines
Skymark Airlines
Solaseed Air
Peach Aviation Limited
Bus companies
Okinawa Bus
Toyo Bus
Yanbaru Express
Jam Jam Liner
Nishitetsu
Train operators
Narita Express (N'EX)
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