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How to get fromKagoshima to Okinawa Islandby plane, ferry, or train

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There are 4 ways to get from Kagoshima to Okinawa Island by plane, ferry, or train

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  1. Fly from Kagoshima Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Kagoshima Airport (KOJ) to Naha Airport (OKA)plane plane KOJ - OKA
    3h 10m
    ¥16,684–66,300

  2. Train to Fukuoka Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Kagoshima Chuo to Hakata Fukuokatrain train
    2. Fly from Fukuoka Airport (FUK) to Naha Airport (OKA)plane plane FUK - OKA
    4h 26m
    ¥10,505–29,501

  3. Ferry

    1. Take the ferry from 鹿児島新港 新港待合所 to 本部旅客待合所ferry ferry フェリーあけぼの / ...
    22h 40m
    ¥13,000–28,000

  4. Train to Miyazaki Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Kagoshima-Chuo to Minamimiyazakitrain train
    2. Fly from Miyazaki Airport (KMI) to Naha Airport (OKA)plane plane KMI - OKA
    5h 8m

Kagoshima to Okinawa Island by ferry

Calendar8Weekly Ferries
Duration22h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket¥13,000Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 729.5 km
  • Duration: 3h 10m

What companies run services between Kagoshima, Japan and Okinawa Island, Japan?

Solaseed Air flies from Kagoshima Airport (KOJ) to Naha Airport (OKA) twice daily. Alternatively, A" Line operates a ferry from 鹿児島新港 新港待合所 to 本部旅客待合所 4 times a week. Tickets cost ¥13,500–21,000 and the journey takes 22h 40m. Marix Line also services this route 4 times a week.

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