How to travel from Fujikawaguchiko to Yakushima Island, Japan
The distance between Fujikawaguchiko and Yakushima Island is around 1,092km (679 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 5h 15m.
10 routes found
We've found 10 different ways to get from Fujikawaguchiko to Yakushima Island by train, ferry, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Yakushima Island → Fujikawaguchiko if you're planning a return trip.
Bus to 新富士駅, Fly
Take the bus to 新富士駅 then fly from Shizuoka (FSZ) to Yakushima (KUM).
- Duration5h 15m
- Flight time2h 25m
- Typical cost¥54,895($400)
Multiple operators
4 similiar routes
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Train and Ferry
Take the train to Nagoya, Hakata then Kagoshima-Chuo and then to Ibusuki then take a ferry to Yakushima.
- Duration9h 45m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost¥57,910($425)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Bus and Ferry
Take the bus to Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal then Nishitetsu Tenjin Bus Terminal and then to Kagoshima Honkou then take a ferry to Ibusuki and then to Yakushima.
- Duration22h 45m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost¥36,415($265)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Car and Ferry
Drive to Kagoshima then take a ferry to Yakushima.
- Duration17h 25m
- Departs5 times a day
- Typical cost¥30,255($220)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Fujikawaguchiko and Yakushima Island
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Fujikawaguchiko to Yakushima Island by train, ferry, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to drive and then take a ferry which costs around ¥30,255 ($220) and will take around 17h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 5h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥54,895 ($400).
The distance between Fujikawaguchiko and Yakushima Island is around 1,092km (679 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 959km (596 miles)
It takes around 9h 45m to get from Fujikawaguchiko and Yakushima Island by train and ferry.
The quickest way to get from Fujikawaguchiko to Yakushima Island is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 5h 15m and will set you back approx ¥54,895 ($400).
The cheapest way to travel between Fujikawaguchiko and Yakushima Island is to drive and then take a ferry which will typically cost around ¥30,255 ($220) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Fujikawaguchiko and Yakushima Island. We recommend that you take the bus to 新富士駅 then fly from Shizuoka (FSZ) to Yakushima (KUM). instead which will take 5h 15m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Fujikawaguchiko and Yakushima Island. We recommend that you take the bus to 新富士駅 then fly from Shizuoka (FSZ) to Yakushima (KUM). instead which will take 5h 15m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Fujikawaguchiko to Yakushima Island. We recommend that you take the bus to Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal then fly from Tokyo Haneda (HND) to Yakushima (KUM). instead which will take 5h 55m.
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 Fujikawaguchiko to Yakushima Island. We recommend that you take the train to Nagoya, Hakata then Kagoshima-Chuo and then to Ibusuki then take a ferry to Yakushima. instead which will take 9h 45m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Fujikawaguchiko to Yakushima Island is to take the train and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 9h 45m and will usually cost around ¥57,910 ($425).
Compare travel optionsbetween Fujikawaguchiko and Yakushima Island
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bus to 新富士駅, Fly + 4 similar | 5h 15m | ¥54,895($400) | every 20 mins | 1,092km (679 miles) |
| Bus and Plane | 5h 55m | ¥60,920($445) | every 3 hours | 1,382km (859 miles) |
| Train and Plane | 6h 15m | ¥57,635($420) | every 3 hours | 1,342km (834 miles) |
| Bus, Train and Plane | 5h 60m | ¥56,675($415) | every 20 mins | 1,124km (698 miles) |
| Bus to 新富士駅, train and plane | 6h 60m | ¥59,825($435) | every 20 mins | 1,107km (688 miles) |
Train and Ferry + 1 similar | 9h 45m | ¥57,910($425) | once daily | 1,377km (856 miles) |
| Bus, Train and Ferry | 12hrs | ¥44,220($325) | every 20 mins | 1,381km (858 miles) |
Bus and Ferry + 1 similar | 22h 45m | ¥36,415($265) | once daily | 1,669km (1,037 miles) |
| Bus to Tennōji Station Abenobashi, ferry | 1 day 5h | ¥35,045($255) | once daily | 1,550km (963 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 17h 25m | ¥30,255($220) | 5 times a day | 1,383km (860 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Fujikawaguchiko and Yakushima Island
Bus companies
Fujikyuko bus
Fujikyuko Express Bus
Nishitetsu
Kintetsu Bus
Kyushu Sanko Group
Train operators
Keisei Skyliner
Keisei Railways
Airlines
Fuji Dream
Peach Aviation Limited
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