How to travel from Hamada to Yakushima Island, Japan
The distance between Hamada and Yakushima Island is around 619km (385 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 40m.
7 routes found
We've found 7 different ways to get from Hamada to Yakushima Island by train, plane, ferry, 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 → Hamada if you're planning a return trip.
Train and Plane
Take the train to Shinji then fly from Izumo (IZO) to Yakushima (KUM).
- Duration3h 40m
- Flight time2h 20m
- Typical cost¥37,375($275)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Train to Shin-Yamaguchi, ferry
Take the train to Shin-Yamaguchi then Kagoshima-Chuo and then to Ibusuki then take a ferry to Yakushima.
- Duration7hrs
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost¥23,685($175)
Multiple operators
3 similiar routes
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Car and Ferry
Drive to Kagoshima then take a ferry to Yakushima.
- Duration9h 40m
- Departs5 times a day
- Typical cost¥18,480($135)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Hamada and Yakushima Island
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Hamada to Yakushima Island by train, plane, ferry, bus and car. The cheapest option is to drive and then take a ferry which costs around ¥18,480 ($135) and will take around 9h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥37,375 ($275).
The distance between Hamada and Yakushima Island is around 619km (385 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 527km (327 miles)
It takes around 3h 40m to get from Hamada and Yakushima Island by train and plane.
The quickest way to get from Hamada to Yakushima Island is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 40m and will set you back approx ¥37,375 ($275).
The cheapest way to travel between Hamada and Yakushima Island is to drive and then take a ferry which will typically cost around ¥18,480 ($135) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Hamada and Yakushima Island. We recommend that you take the train to Shinji then fly from Izumo (IZO) to Yakushima (KUM). instead which will take 3h 40m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Hamada and Yakushima Island. We recommend that you take the train to Shinji then fly from Izumo (IZO) to Yakushima (KUM). instead which will take 3h 40m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Hamada to Yakushima Island. We recommend that you take the train to Shinji then fly from Izumo (IZO) to Yakushima (KUM). instead which will take 3h 40m.
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 Hamada to Yakushima Island. We recommend that you take the train to Shinji then fly from Izumo (IZO) to Yakushima (KUM). instead which will take 3h 40m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Hamada to Yakushima Island is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 3h 40m and will usually cost around ¥37,375 ($275).
Compare travel optionsbetween Hamada and Yakushima Island
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train and Plane + 1 similar | 3h 40m | ¥37,375($275) | every 20 mins | 769km (478 miles) |
| Train to Shin-Yamaguchi, plane | 4hrs | ¥39,155($285) | every 20 mins | 619km (385 miles) |
Train to Shin-Yamaguchi, ferry + 3 similar | 7hrs | ¥23,685($175) | once daily | 658km (409 miles) |
| Train and Ferry | 7h 30m | ¥24,640($180) | every 20 mins | 652km (405 miles) |
| Bus, Train and Ferry | 8h 15m | ¥26,420($195) | 5 times a day | 833km (518 miles) |
| Bus to Hiroshima, train and ferry | 10h 15m | ¥27,790($205) | once daily | 907km (563 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 9h 40m | ¥18,480($135) | 5 times a day | 667km (414 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Hamada and Yakushima Island
Airlines
Train operators
Bus companies
Chugoku JR Bus Company
Nishitetsu
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