Naha Airport to Naha city: Yui Rail monorail prices and times
The Yui Rail monorail runs from Naha Airport to Kenchomae and Makishi (both ends of Kokusai-dori) and on to Shuri. Here are the one-way prices and standard times from Yui Rail's own fare table, and what the JR Pass covers.
The short answer
- Cheapest
- Yui Rail monorail to Kenchomae: ¥29013 min
- Fastest
- Yui Rail monorail to Kenchomae: 13 min¥290
- With a JR Pass
- No pass-covered option in our verified data
One adult, one way, regular ticket; 2 verified options compared below (checked ).
Options at a glance
One adult, one way, regular ticket price as printed by each operator. Sorted by destination, then price.
Train and monorail
| Option | To | Price (one adult) | Time | JR Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yui Rail monorailOkinawa Urban Monorail (Yui Rail) | Kenchomae (for Kokusai-dori) | ¥290Adult 290 yen, child 150 yen (6.0 km). Makishi, at the other end of Kokusai-dori, is 320 yen (16 min). | 13 mintime stated by the operator | Not covered |
| Yui Rail monorailOkinawa Urban Monorail (Yui Rail) | Shuri (for Shuri Castle) | ¥360Adult 360 yen, child 180 yen (12.9 km). The line continues to Tedako-Uranishi (390 yen, 37 min). | 27 mintime stated by the operator | Not covered |
Data notes for each option
- Yui Rail monorail to Kenchomae (for Kokusai-dori): 13 minutes is the standard time stated in Yui Rail's fare table from Naha Airport Station.
- Yui Rail monorail to Shuri (for Shuri Castle): 27 minutes is the standard time stated in Yui Rail's fare table from Naha Airport Station.
- Source: Fare table from Naha Airport Station (那覇空港駅 運賃表) (Okinawa Urban Monorail (Yui Rail)) · Verified on · Japanese page. Columns: ordinary fare (child), standard time (min), distance (km). Kenchomae 290 (150) / 13 min / 6.0 km; Makishi 320 (160) / 16 min / 7.7 km; Shuri 360 (180) / 27 min / 12.9 km; Tedako-Uranishi 390 (200) / 37 min / 17.0 km.
- Source: Scope of validity | JAPAN RAIL PASS (JR Group (Japan Rail Pass official site)) · Verified on · States that the pass covers all JR Group railways including rapid and local trains (with some exceptions), that the fare for a private railway section must be paid, and that it is not valid on JR Bus express routes.
Not yet verified
- Airport buses from Naha Airport: not yet verified on the operators' own pages.
With a JR Pass
The nationwide JAPAN RAIL PASS covers JR Group trains, including limited express, rapid and local trains (the official site notes 'some exceptions'). Private railways, subways and city monorails are not JR: the official site says the fare and charges for a private railway section must be paid. Airport buses are not covered (the pass covers JR Bus local lines only and is not valid on JR Bus express routes).
None of the Naha Airport options in our verified data are covered by the pass.
- Source: Scope of validity | JAPAN RAIL PASS (JR Group (Japan Rail Pass official site)) · Verified on · States that the pass covers all JR Group railways including rapid and local trains (with some exceptions), that the fare for a private railway section must be paid, and that it is not valid on JR Bus express routes.
FAQ
What is the cheapest way from Naha Airport to central Naha?
Of the options we have verified, this one has the lowest one-way fare. Yui Rail monorail to Kenchomae (for Kokusai-dori), operated by Okinawa Urban Monorail (Yui Rail): ¥290 one way for one adult. Adult 290 yen, child 150 yen (6.0 km). Makishi, at the other end of Kokusai-dori, is 320 yen (16 min). Journey time: 13 min (time stated by the operator).
How much is the Yui Rail monorail from Naha Airport to Shuri?
Yui Rail monorail to Shuri (for Shuri Castle), operated by Okinawa Urban Monorail (Yui Rail): ¥360 one way for one adult. Adult 360 yen, child 180 yen (12.9 km). The line continues to Tedako-Uranishi (390 yen, 37 min). Journey time: 27 min (time stated by the operator).
Can I use the JR Pass from Naha Airport to central Naha?
Yui Rail monorail to Kenchomae: No. It is not covered by the nationwide JR Pass, so the regular fare applies. Yui Rail monorail to Shuri: No. It is not covered by the nationwide JR Pass, so the regular fare applies. Private railways, subways and city monorails are not JR: the official site says the fare and charges for a private railway section must be paid.
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Sources
- Source: Fare table from Naha Airport Station (那覇空港駅 運賃表) (Okinawa Urban Monorail (Yui Rail)) · Verified on · Japanese page. Columns: ordinary fare (child), standard time (min), distance (km). Kenchomae 290 (150) / 13 min / 6.0 km; Makishi 320 (160) / 16 min / 7.7 km; Shuri 360 (180) / 27 min / 12.9 km; Tedako-Uranishi 390 (200) / 37 min / 17.0 km.
- Source: Scope of validity | JAPAN RAIL PASS (JR Group (Japan Rail Pass official site)) · Verified on · States that the pass covers all JR Group railways including rapid and local trains (with some exceptions), that the fare for a private railway section must be paid, and that it is not valid on JR Bus express routes.