How to travel from Imabari-shi to Yakushima Island, Japan
The distance between Imabari-shi and Yakushima Island is around 623km (387 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 60m.
5 routes found
We've found 5 different ways to get from Imabari-shi 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 → Imabari-shi if you're planning a return trip.
Train and Plane
Take the train to Matsuyama(Ehime) then fly from Matsuyama (MYJ) to Yakushima (KUM).
- Duration2h 60m
- Flight time2hrs
- Typical cost¥39,700($290)
Multiple operators
Train and Ferry
Take the train to Okayama and then to Kagoshima-Chuo then take a ferry to Yakushima.
- Duration8h 40m
- Departs5 times a day
- Typical cost¥31,625($230)
Multiple operators
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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.
- Duration15h 10m
- Departs3 times a week
- Typical cost¥24,780($180)
Multiple operators
Car and Ferry
Drive to Kagoshima then take a ferry to Yakushima.
- Duration10h 45m
- Departs5 times a day
- Typical cost¥20,810($150)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Imabari-shi and Yakushima Island
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Imabari-shi to Yakushima Island by train, ferry, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to drive and then take a ferry which costs around ¥20,810 ($150) and will take around 10h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 2h 60m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥39,700 ($290).
The distance between Imabari-shi and Yakushima Island is around 623km (387 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 474km (295 miles)
It takes around 8h 40m to get from Imabari-shi and Yakushima Island by train and ferry.
The quickest way to get from Imabari-shi to Yakushima Island is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 60m and will set you back approx ¥39,700 ($290).
The cheapest way to travel between Imabari-shi and Yakushima Island is to drive and then take a ferry which will typically cost around ¥20,810 ($150) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Imabari-shi and Yakushima Island. We recommend that you take the train to Matsuyama(Ehime) then fly from Matsuyama (MYJ) to Yakushima (KUM). instead which will take 2h 60m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Imabari-shi and Yakushima Island. We recommend that you take the train to Matsuyama(Ehime) then fly from Matsuyama (MYJ) to Yakushima (KUM). instead which will take 2h 60m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Imabari-shi to Yakushima Island. We recommend that you take the train to Matsuyama(Ehime) then fly from Matsuyama (MYJ) to Yakushima (KUM). instead which will take 2h 60m.
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 Imabari-shi to Yakushima Island. We recommend that you take the train to Okayama and then to Kagoshima-Chuo then take a ferry to Yakushima. instead which will take 8h 40m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Imabari-shi to Yakushima Island is to take the train and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 8h 40m and will usually cost around ¥31,625 ($230).
Compare travel optionsbetween Imabari-shi and Yakushima Island
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train and Plane | 2h 60m | ¥39,700($290) | hourly | 623km (387 miles) |
Train and Ferry + 1 similar | 8h 40m | ¥31,625($230) | 5 times a day | 949km (590 miles) |
| Bus, Train and Ferry | 15h 60m | ¥23,410($170) | 3 times a week | 842km (523 miles) |
Bus and Ferry | 15h 10m | ¥24,780($180) | 3 times a week | 892km (555 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 10h 45m | ¥20,810($150) | 5 times a day | 824km (512 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Imabari-shi and Yakushima Island
Bus companies
Iyotetsu
Nishitetsu
Kyushu Sanko Group
Train operators
Ferry operators
Toppy & Rocket
Ferry Yakushima
Airlines
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