How to travel from Himeji to Yakushima Island, Japan
The distance between Himeji and Yakushima Island is around 748km (465 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 45m.
6 routes found
We've found 6 different ways to get from Himeji to Yakushima Island by train, plane, bus, ferry 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 → Himeji if you're planning a return trip.
Train to Sannomiya(Jr), Fly
Take the train to Sannomiya(Jr) then fly from Kobe (UKB) to Yakushima (KUM).
- Duration2h 45m
- Flight time1h 50m
- Typical cost¥36,965($270)
Multiple operators
3 similiar routes
We’ve grouped similar routes together, click the arrows to see the other options.
Train and Ferry
Take the train to Kagoshima-Chuo then take a ferry to Yakushima.
- Duration6h 50m
- Departs5 times a day
- Typical cost¥28,340($205)
Multiple operators
Car and Ferry
Drive to Kagoshima then take a ferry to Yakushima.
- Duration12hrs
- Departs5 times a day
- Typical cost¥22,315($165)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Himeji and Yakushima Island
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Himeji to Yakushima Island by train, plane, bus, ferry and car. The cheapest option is to drive and then take a ferry which costs around ¥22,315 ($165) and will take around 12hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 2h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥36,965 ($270).
The distance between Himeji and Yakushima Island is around 748km (465 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 631km (392 miles)
It takes around 3h 10m to get from Himeji and Yakushima Island by train and plane.
The quickest way to get from Himeji to Yakushima Island is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 45m and will set you back approx ¥36,965 ($270).
The cheapest way to travel between Himeji and Yakushima Island is to drive and then take a ferry which will typically cost around ¥22,315 ($165) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Himeji and Yakushima Island. We recommend that you take the train to Sannomiya(Jr) then fly from Kobe (UKB) to Yakushima (KUM). instead which will take 2h 45m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Himeji and Yakushima Island. We recommend that you take the train to Sannomiya(Jr) then fly from Kobe (UKB) to Yakushima (KUM). instead which will take 2h 45m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Himeji to Yakushima Island. We recommend that you take the train to Sannomiya(Jr) then fly from Osaka Itami (ITM) to Yakushima (KUM). instead which will take 3h 10m.
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 Himeji to Yakushima Island. We recommend that you take the train to Sannomiya(Jr) then fly from Osaka Itami (ITM) to Yakushima (KUM). instead which will take 3h 10m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Himeji to Yakushima Island is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 3h 10m and will usually cost around ¥37,645 ($275).
Compare travel optionsbetween Himeji and Yakushima Island
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train to Sannomiya(Jr), Fly + 3 similar | 2h 45m | ¥36,965($270) | every 20 mins | 748km (465 miles) |
| Train and Plane | 3h 10m | ¥37,645($275) | every 30 mins | 756km (470 miles) |
| Train to Ebara, Fly | 4h 5m | ¥42,715($310) | twice daily | 905km (562 miles) |
| Bus and Plane | 4h 35m | ¥42,030($305) | hourly | 879km (546 miles) |
Train and Ferry | 6h 50m | ¥28,340($205) | 5 times a day | 858km (533 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 12hrs | ¥22,315($165) | 5 times a day | 917km (570 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Himeji and Yakushima Island
Airlines
Ibex Airlines
Skymark Airlines
Bus companies
Honshi Bus
JR Shikoku Bus
Train operators
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