How to travel from Chiba to Yakushima Island, Japan
The distance between Chiba and Yakushima Island is around 1,190km (739 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 20m.
7 routes found
We've found 7 different ways to get from Chiba to Yakushima Island by plane, ferry, train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Yakushima Island → Chiba if you're planning a return trip.
Fly to Yakushima (KUM)
Fly from Tokyo Narita (NRT) to Yakushima (KUM).
- Duration3h 20m
- Flight time2h 50m
- Typical cost¥62,425($455)
+ 3 others2 similiar routes
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Bus and Ferry
Take the bus to Nishitetsu Tenjin Bus Terminal and then to Kagoshima Honkou then take a ferry to Ibusuki and then to Yakushima.
- Duration22h 40m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost¥35,595($260)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Train and Ferry
Take the train to Hakata and then to Kagoshima-Chuo then take a ferry to Yakushima.
- Duration10h 15m
- Departs5 times a day
- Typical cost¥44,765($325)
Multiple operators
Car and Ferry
Drive to Kagoshima then take a ferry to Yakushima.
- Duration18h 40m
- Departs5 times a day
- Typical cost¥31,350($230)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Chiba and Yakushima Island
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Chiba to Yakushima Island by plane, ferry, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to drive and then take a ferry which costs around ¥31,350 ($230) and will take around 18h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥62,425 ($455).
The distance between Chiba and Yakushima Island is around 1,190km (739 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,068km (664 miles)
It takes around 3h 45m to get from Chiba and Yakushima Island by plane.
The quickest way to get from Chiba to Yakushima Island is to fly which takes around 3h 20m and will set you back approx ¥62,425 ($455).
The cheapest way to travel between Chiba and Yakushima Island is to drive and then take a ferry which will typically cost around ¥31,350 ($230) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Chiba and Yakushima Island. We recommend that you fly from Tokyo Narita (NRT) to Yakushima (KUM). instead which will take 3h 20m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Chiba and Yakushima Island. We recommend that you fly from Tokyo Narita (NRT) to Yakushima (KUM). instead which will take 3h 20m.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from Chiba and Yakushima Island. Flights depart from Tokyo Haneda (HND) and arrive at Yakushima (KUM) - via Fukuoka (FUK). The flight takes around 3hrs.
There is no direct flight from Chiba to Yakushima Island. There is however a flight that goes via Fukuoka (FUK). This services will take at least 3h 45m (not including layover time).
The flight from Chiba to Yakushima Island typically takes around 3hrs. Flights depart from Tokyo Haneda (HND) and and arrive into Yakushima (KUM).
The closest major airport to Yakushima Island is Yakushima Airport (KUM) (KUM) which is approximately 14km (8 miles) from Yakushima Island. New Tanegashima Airport (TNE) (TNE) and Fukuoka Airport (FUK) (FUK) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Drive yourself
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Chiba to Yakushima Island. We recommend that you fly from Tokyo Haneda (HND) to Yakushima (KUM). instead which will take 3h 45m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Chiba to Yakushima Island is to fly which takes, on average, 3h 45m and will usually cost around ¥61,740 ($450).
Compare travel optionsbetween Chiba and Yakushima Island
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly to Yakushima (KUM) + 2 similar | 3h 20m | ¥62,425($455) | hourly | 1,190km (739 miles) |
| Fly | 3h 45m | ¥61,740($450) | hourly | 1,288km (800 miles) |
| Plane and Ferry | 4h 30m | ¥36,825($270) | 4 times a day | 1,201km (746 miles) |
Bus and Ferry + 1 similar | 22h 40m | ¥35,595($260) | once daily | 1,625km (1,009 miles) |
| Bus to Kyōto, ferry | 1 day 4h | ¥33,815($245) | once daily | 1,649km (1,025 miles) |
Train and Ferry | 10h 15m | ¥44,765($325) | 5 times a day | 1,495km (929 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 18h 40m | ¥31,350($230) | 5 times a day | 1,525km (948 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Chiba and Yakushima Island
Airlines
Peach Aviation Limited
Train operators
Bus companies
Nishitetsu
Kintetsu Bus
Kyushu Sanko Group
Ferry operators
Toppy & Rocket
Airports near Yakushima Island
The following major airports near Yakushima Island offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.
Yakushima Airport (KUM)
- Distance
- 14km (8 miles) from Yakushima Island
New Tanegashima Airport (TNE)
- Distance
- 53km (33 miles) from Yakushima Island
Fukuoka Airport (FUK)
- Distance
- 360km (224 miles) from Yakushima Island