How to travel from Wakayama to Nishinoshima, Japan

The distance between Wakayama and Nishinoshima is around 480km (298 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train, then fly and then take a ferry which takes around 5h 30m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Wakayama to Nishinoshima by train, bus, ferry and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out NishinoshimaWakayama if you're planning a return trip.

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Train, Plane and Ferry

Take the train to Namba(Nankai) then fly from Osaka Itami (ITM) to Izumo (IZO) then take a ferry to Beppu Port.

  • Duration5h 30m
  • Flight time50min
  • Typical cost
    ¥35,595($260)
Operated by

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Bus and Ferry

Take the bus to Yonago then take a ferry to Beppu Port.

  • Duration8h 5m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ¥19,575($145)
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Train, Bus and Ferry

Take the train to Shin-Osaka then take the bus to Matsue Station then take a ferry to Beppu Port.

  • Duration8h 10m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    ¥20,945($155)
Operated by

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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Wakayama and Nishinoshima

There are several options for getting from Wakayama to Nishinoshima by train, bus, ferry and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take a ferry which costs around ¥19,575 ($145) and will take around 8h 5m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train, then fly and then take a ferry and arrive in approximately 5h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥35,595 ($260).

The distance between Wakayama and Nishinoshima is around 480km (298 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 287km (178 miles)

It takes around 8h 10m to get from Wakayama and Nishinoshima by train, bus and ferry.

The quickest way to get from Wakayama to Nishinoshima is to take the train, then fly and then take a ferry which takes around 5h 30m and will set you back approx ¥35,595 ($260).

The cheapest way to travel between Wakayama and Nishinoshima is to take the bus and then take a ferry which will typically cost around ¥19,575 ($145) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Wakayama and Nishinoshima. We recommend that you take the train to Namba(Nankai) then fly from Osaka Itami (ITM) to Izumo (IZO) then take a ferry to Beppu Port. instead which will take 5h 30m.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Wakayama and Nishinoshima. We recommend that you take the train to Namba(Nankai) then fly from Osaka Itami (ITM) to Izumo (IZO) then take a ferry to Beppu Port. instead which will take 5h 30m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Wakayama to Nishinoshima. We recommend that you take the train to Namba(Nankai) then fly from Osaka Itami (ITM) to Izumo (IZO) then take a ferry to Beppu Port. instead which will take 5h 30m.

The closest major airport to Nishinoshima is Oki Island Airport (OKI) (OKI) which is approximately 30km (19 miles) from Nishinoshima. Miho Airport (YGJ) (YGJ) 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 Wakayama to Nishinoshima. We recommend that you take the train to Shin-Osaka then take the bus to Matsue Station then take a ferry to Beppu Port. instead which will take 8h 10m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Wakayama to Nishinoshima is to take the train, then take the bus and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 8h 10m and will usually cost around ¥20,945 ($155).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Wakayama and Nishinoshima

Transport options from Wakayama to Nishinoshima
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train, Plane and Ferry + 1 similar
5h 30m
¥35,595($260)
twice daily480km (298 miles)
Train to Shin-Osaka, plane and ferry6h 20m
¥37,920($275)
twice daily783km (487 miles)
Bus and Ferry
8h 5m
¥19,575($145)
once daily487km (303 miles)
Train, Bus and Ferry
8h 10m
¥20,945($155)
twice daily495km (307 miles)

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Airports near Nishinoshima

The following major airports near Nishinoshima offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.

OKI
Oki Island Airport (OKI)
Domestic Airport
Distance
30km (19 miles) from Nishinoshima
YGJ
Miho Airport (YGJ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
70km (43 miles) from Nishinoshima
KIX
Kansai International Airport (KIX)
International Airport
Distance
275km (171 miles) from Nishinoshima