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How to get fromKyoto to Ryukyu Islandsby plane, bus, unknown, train or ferry

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There are 7 ways to get from Kyoto to Ryukyu Islands by plane, bus, unknown, train, or ferry

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  1. Fly Osaka International Airport to Naha Airport, bus, travel

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    1. Fly from Osaka International Airport (ITM) to Naha Airport (OKA)planeITM - OKA
    2. Take the bus from おもろまち駅前 to 道の駅許田bus
    3. Walk from 道の駅許田 to Ryukyu Islandsunknown
    6h 45m

  2. Train, ferry, travel

    1. Take the train from Kyōto to Shin-Kōbe Stationtrain
    2. Take the train from Shin-Kobe Station to Kagoshima-Chūōtrain
    3. Take the ferry from 鹿児島新港 新港待合所 to 本部旅客待合所ferry
    4. Walk from 本部旅客待合所 to Ryukyu Islandsunknown
    29h 44m

  3. Train to Kobe, fly to Naha Airport, bus, travel

    1. Take the train from Kyōto to Shin-Kōbe Stationtrain
    2. Fly from Kobe (UKB) to Naha Airport (OKA)planeUKB - OKA
    3. Take the bus from おもろまち駅前 to 道の駅許田bus
    4. Walk from 道の駅許田 to Ryukyu Islandsunknown
    6h 42m

  4. Fly Osaka International Airport to Yoron Airport, ferry, travel

    1. Fly from Osaka International Airport (ITM) to Yoron Airport (RNJ)planeITM - RNJ
    2. Take the ferry from 与論港船客待合所管理事務所 to 本部旅客待合所ferry
    3. Walk from 本部旅客待合所 to Ryukyu Islandsunknown
    9h 34m

  5. Train to Chūbu Centrair International Airport, fly to Naha Airport, bus, travel

    1. Take the train from Kyōto to Nagoya Stationtrain
    2. Fly from Chūbu Centrair International Airport (NGO) to Naha Airport (OKA)planeNGO - OKA
    3. Take the bus from おもろまち駅前 to 道の駅許田bus
    4. Walk from 道の駅許田 to Ryukyu Islandsunknown
    7h 46m

  6. Train, train to Takamatsu Airport, fly to Naha Airport, bus, travel

    1. Take the train from Kyōto to Okayamatrain
    2. Take the train from Okayama to Takamatsu(Kagawa)train
    3. Fly from Takamatsu Airport (TAK) to Naha Airport (OKA)planeTAK - OKA
    4. Take the bus from おもろまち駅前 to 道の駅許田bus
    5. Walk from 道の駅許田 to Ryukyu Islandsunknown
    9h

  7. Train to Okayama Airport, fly to Naha Airport, bus, travel

    1. Take the train from Kyōto to Okayamatrain
    2. Fly from Okayama Airport (OKJ) to Naha Airport (OKA)planeOKJ - OKA
    3. Take the bus from おもろまち駅前 to 道の駅許田bus
    4. Walk from 道の駅許田 to Ryukyu Islandsunknown
    8h 47m

Osaka International Airport (ITM) to Naha Airport (OKA) flights

Calendar101Weekly Planes
Duration3h 33mAverage Duration
Ticket¥13,500Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Kyoto, Japan and Ryukyu Islands, Japan?

There is no direct connection from Kyoto to Ryukyu Islands. However, you can take the train to Shin-Ōsaka Station, walk to Shin-Osaka Station, take the bus to Osaka Itami Airport South Terminal, walk to Osaka International Airport (ITM) airport, fly to Naha Airport (OKA), walk to 那覇空港駅, take the train to おもろまち駅, walk to おもろまち駅前, take the bus to 道の駅許田, then travel to Ryukyu Islands. Alternatively, you can take a train from Kyōto to Ryukyu Islands via Shin-Kobe Station, Kagoshima-Chūō, Kagoshima Chuo Station, Takamibaba, 鹿児島新港 新港待合所, and 本部旅客待合所 in around 29h 44m.

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