How to travel from Wakayama to Naha, Japan
The distance between Wakayama and Naha is around 1,213km (754 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 25m.
6 routes found
We've found 6 different ways to get from Wakayama 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 → Wakayama if you're planning a return trip.
Fly
Fly from Osaka Kansai (KIX) to Okinawa (OKA).
- Duration3h 25m
- Flight time2h 25m
- Typical cost¥10,130($74)
Peach Aviation Limited
+ 3 others2 similiar routes
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Train and Ferry
Take the train to Shin-Osaka and then to Kagoshima-Chuo then take a ferry to 那覇港 船客待合所.
- Duration1 day 6h
- Departs4 times a week
- Typical cost¥38,740($285)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Wakayama and Naha
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Wakayama to Naha by plane, train, ferry and bus. The cheapest option is to fly which costs around ¥10,130 ($74) and will take around 3h 25m.
The distance between Wakayama and Naha is around 1,213km (754 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,146km (712 miles)
It takes around 3h 25m to get from Wakayama and Naha by plane.
The quickest way to get from Wakayama to Naha is to fly which takes around 3h 25m and will set you back approx ¥10,130 ($74).
The cheapest way to travel between Wakayama and Naha is to fly which will typically cost around ¥10,130 ($74) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Wakayama and Naha. We recommend that you fly from Osaka Kansai (KIX) to Okinawa (OKA). instead which will take 3h 25m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Wakayama and Naha. We recommend that you fly from Osaka Kansai (KIX) to Okinawa (OKA). instead which will take 3h 25m.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from Wakayama and Naha. Flights depart from Osaka Kansai (KIX) and arrive at Okinawa (OKA). The flight takes around 2h 25m.
Yes there is a direct flight between Wakayama and Naha with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 2h 25m.
Peach Aviation Limited, All Nippon Airways, Japan Transocean Air and JetStar Japan fly between Wakayama and Naha. Flights depart from Osaka Kansai (KIX) and and arrive into Okinawa (OKA). These flights usually take around 2h 25m.
The flight from Wakayama to Naha typically takes around 2h 25m. Flights depart from Osaka Kansai (KIX) 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 Wakayama to Naha. We recommend that you fly from Osaka Kansai (KIX) to Okinawa (OKA). instead which will take 3h 25m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Wakayama to Naha is to fly which takes, on average, 3h 25m and will usually cost around ¥10,130 ($74).
Compare travel optionsbetween Wakayama and Naha
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly + 2 similar | 3h 25m | ¥10,130($74) | every 20 mins | 1,213km (754 miles) |
| Train and Plane | 3h 50m | ¥25,190($185) | hourly | 1,299km (807 miles) |
| Train to Hagurazaki, Fly | 4h 15m | ¥19,440($140) | every 4 hours | 1,252km (778 miles) |
Train and Ferry + 2 similar | 1 day 6h | ¥38,740($285) | 4 times a week | 1,611km (1,001 miles) |
| Bus, Train and Ferry | 1 day 8h | ¥38,195($280) | 4 times a week | 1,693km (1,052 miles) |
| Train, Bus and Ferry | 1 day 21h | ¥36,280($265) | twice a week | 1,791km (1,113 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Wakayama and Naha
Airlines
Peach Aviation Limited
Japan Transocean Air
Train operators
Bus companies
Ryobi Express
Yanbaru Express
Karry Kanko
Kintetsu Bus
Kyushu Sanko Group
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