How to travel from Tottori to Tanegashima, Japan
The distance between Tottori and Tanegashima is around 881km (547 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 25m.
7 routes found
We've found 7 different ways to get from Tottori to Tanegashima by train, ferry, 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 Tanegashima → Tottori if you're planning a return trip.
Train and Plane
Take the train to Toyooka(Hyogo) then fly from Toyooka (TJH) to Tanegashima (TNE).
- Duration4h 25m
- Flight time2h 30m
- Typical cost¥33,130($240)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Train and Ferry
Take the train to Kamigori then Okayama and then to Kagoshima-Chuo then take a ferry to Tanegashima.
- Duration7h 35m
- Departs5 times a day
- Typical cost¥29,160($215)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Bus and Ferry
Take the bus to Nishitetsu Fukuoka and then to Kagoshima Honkou then take a ferry to Tanegashima.
- Duration16h 20m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost¥23,275($170)
Multiple operators
Car and Ferry
Drive to Kagoshima then take a ferry to Tanegashima.
- Duration11h 10m
- Departs5 times a day
- Typical cost¥21,080($155)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Tottori and Tanegashima
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Tottori to Tanegashima by train, ferry, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to drive and then take a ferry which costs around ¥21,080 ($155) and will take around 11h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥33,130 ($240).
The distance between Tottori and Tanegashima is around 881km (547 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 622km (387 miles)
It takes around 7h 35m to get from Tottori and Tanegashima by train and ferry.
The quickest way to get from Tottori to Tanegashima is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 25m and will set you back approx ¥33,130 ($240).
The cheapest way to travel between Tottori and Tanegashima is to drive and then take a ferry which will typically cost around ¥21,080 ($155) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Tottori and Tanegashima. We recommend that you take the train to Toyooka(Hyogo) then fly from Toyooka (TJH) to Tanegashima (TNE). instead which will take 4h 25m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Tottori and Tanegashima. We recommend that you take the train to Toyooka(Hyogo) then fly from Toyooka (TJH) to Tanegashima (TNE). instead which will take 4h 25m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Tottori to Tanegashima. We recommend that you take the bus to Osaka Airport then fly from Osaka Itami (ITM) to Tanegashima (TNE). instead which will take 4h 45m.
The closest major airport to Tanegashima is New Tanegashima Airport (TNE) (TNE) which is approximately 1km (1 miles) from Tanegashima. Yakushima Airport (KUM) (KUM) 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 Tottori to Tanegashima. We recommend that you take the train to Kamigori then Okayama and then to Kagoshima-Chuo then take a ferry to Tanegashima. instead which will take 7h 35m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Tottori to Tanegashima is to take the train and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 7h 35m and will usually cost around ¥29,160 ($215).
Compare travel optionsbetween Tottori and Tanegashima
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train and Plane + 2 similar | 4h 25m | ¥33,130($240) | once daily | 896km (557 miles) |
| Bus and Plane | 4h 45m | ¥33,815($245) | once daily | 881km (547 miles) |
| Bus, Plane and Ferry | 5h 25m | ¥48,735($355) | once daily | 906km (563 miles) |
Train and Ferry + 1 similar | 7h 35m | ¥29,160($215) | 5 times a day | 914km (568 miles) |
| Train, Bus and Ferry | 9h 30m | ¥28,750($210) | 4 times a day | 925km (575 miles) |
Bus and Ferry | 16h 20m | ¥23,275($170) | once daily | 1,010km (628 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 11h 10m | ¥21,080($155) | 5 times a day | 938km (583 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Tottori and Tanegashima
Airlines
Ibex Airlines
Ferry operators
Toppy & Rocket
Bus companies
Nihon Kotsu
Nishitetsu
Train operators
Airports near Tanegashima
The following major airports near Tanegashima offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.
New Tanegashima Airport (TNE)
- Distance
- 1km (1 miles) from Tanegashima
Yakushima Airport (KUM)
- Distance
- 40km (25 miles) from Tanegashima
Fukuoka Airport (FUK)
- Distance
- 337km (209 miles) from Tanegashima