There are 2 ways to get from Tokyo to Tarawa by train or plane
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Train to Narita International Airport, fly
best- Take the train from Tōkyō Station to Narita Airport Terminal 2·3 Stationtrain
- Fly from Narita International Airport (NRT) to Bonriki International Airport (TRW)plane NRT - TRW
38h 59m$1,019–3,438Fly from Tokyo International Airport
cheapest- Fly from Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Bonriki International Airport (TRW)plane HND - TRW
2d 19h$1,006–4,008
Narita International Airport (NRT) to Bonriki International Airport (TRW) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Tokyo to Tarawa is to train and fly which costs $1,000 - $3,500 and takes 38h 59m.
The fastest way to get from Tokyo to Tarawa is to train and fly which takes 38h 59m and costs $1,000 - $3,500.
The distance between Tokyo and Tarawa is 5199 km.
It takes approximately 38h 59m to get from Tokyo to Tarawa, including transfers.
Tarawa is 3h ahead of Tokyo. It is currently 5:31 AM in Tokyo and 8:31 AM in Tarawa.
What companies run services between Tokyo, Japan and Tarawa, Kiribati?
All Nippon Airways, United Airlines, and four other airlines fly from Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Bonriki International Airport (TRW) 4 times a week.
- Website
- nauruair.com
Flights from Tokyo International Airport to Bonriki International Airport via Honolulu, Majuro
- Ave. Duration
- 2d 16h
- When
- Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $1,000–9,500
- Website
- fijiairways.com
Flights from Narita International Airport to Bonriki International Airport via Nadi
- Ave. Duration
- 39h 10m
- When
- Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $1,100–7,000
Flights from Narita International Airport to Bonriki International Airport via Cairns, Nadi
- Ave. Duration
- 35h 30m
- When
- Wednesday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $1,000–3,400
- Phone
- (050) 2016-1603
- Website
- jreast.co.jp
Train from Tōkyō Station to Narita Airport Terminal 2·3 Station
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $17–35
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/e/nex/
- Website
- https://www.eki-net.com/en/jreast-train-reservation/Top/Index
- Green Seat (First Class)
- $27–35
- Ordinary Car
- $17–21
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