Rome2Rio

How to get fromJapan to Australiaby train, plane, or ferry

Find Transport to Australia

See all options

There are 8 ways to get from Japan to Australia by train, plane, or ferry

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Train to Kansai International Airport, fly to Brisbane Airport

    best
    1. Take the train from Shin-Imamiya to Kansai Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from Kansai International Airport (KIX) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)plane plane KIX - BNE
    12h 29m
    $449–1,038

  2. Train to Narita International Airport, fly to Brisbane Airport

    1. Take the train from Tōkyō Station to 空港第2ビル Narita Airport Terminal 2·3train train
    2. Fly from Narita International Airport (NRT) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)plane plane NRT - BNE
    12h 28m
    $510–3,840

  3. Fly Tokyo International Airport to Sydney International Airport

    1. Fly from Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane plane HND - SYD
    12h 43m
    $459–1,118

  4. Train to Narita International Airport, fly to Melbourne Airport

    1. Take the train from Tōkyō Station to 空港第2ビル Narita Airport Terminal 2·3train train
    2. Fly from Narita International Airport (NRT) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane plane NRT - MEL
    13h 31m
    $529–992

  5. Fly Tokyo International Airport to Canberra International Airport

    1. Fly from Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Canberra International Airport (CBR)plane plane HND - CBR
    14h 35m
    $757–2,014

  6. Fly Chūbu Centrair International Airport to Brisbane Airport

    1. Fly from Chūbu Centrair International Airport (NGO) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)plane plane NGO - BNE
    16h 41m
    $456–1,435

  7. Train to Narita International Airport, fly to Newcastle Airport, ferry

    1. Take the train from Tōkyō Station to 空港第2ビル Narita Airport Terminal 2·3train train
    2. Fly from Narita International Airport (NRT) to Newcastle Airport (NTL)plane plane NRT - NTL
    3. Take the ferry from Stockton Wharf to Queens Wharfferry ferry
    15h 27m
    $509–1,524

  8. Train to Narita International Airport, fly to Perth Airport

    1. Take the train from Tōkyō Station to 空港第2ビル Narita Airport Terminal 2·3train train
    2. Fly from Narita International Airport (NRT) to Perth Airport (PER)plane plane NRT - PER
    13h 25m
    $483–1,318

Kansai International Airport (KIX) to Brisbane Airport (BNE) flights

Calendar11Weekly Planes
Duration11h 23mAverage Duration
Ticket$421Cheapest Price
See schedules

Comparing Your Travel Options

Map of how to get from Japan to Australia.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 7,190 km
  • Duration: 12h 29m

What companies run services between Japan and Australia?

Japan Airlines, Qantas, and two other airlines fly from Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Sydney International Airport (SYD) every 4 hours.

Airlines
Train operators
Ferry operators

Want to know more about travelling around Australia

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides