How to travel from Kudamatsu to Yaeyama Islands, Japan
The distance between Kudamatsu and Yaeyama Islands is around 1,434km (891 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train, then fly and then take a ferry which takes around 5h 15m.
5 routes found
We've found 5 different ways to get from Kudamatsu to Yaeyama Islands by train, plane, ferry and bus. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Yaeyama Islands → Kudamatsu if you're planning a return trip.
Train, Plane and Ferry
Take the train to Hakata then fly from Fukuoka (FUK) to New Ishigaki (ISG) then take a ferry to 上原港.
- Duration5h 15m
- Flight time2hrs
- Typical cost¥28,610($210)
Multiple operators
Train to Iwakuni, plane and ferry
Take the train to Iwakuni then fly from Iwakuni Kintaikyo (IWK) to New Ishigaki (ISG) then take a ferry to 上原港.
- Duration6hrs
- Flight time3hrs
- Typical cost¥33,540($245)
Multiple operators
Train, Bus, Plane and Ferry
Take the train to Hiroshima then take the bus to Hiroshima Airport then fly from Hiroshima (HIJ) to New Ishigaki (ISG) then take a ferry to 上原港.
- Duration6h 20m
- Flight time3hrs
- Typical cost¥37,510($275)
Multiple operators
Train to Hakata, plane and ferry
Take the train to Hakata and then to Kumamoto then fly from Kumamoto (KMJ) to New Ishigaki (ISG) then take a ferry to 上原港.
- Duration7h 30m
- Flight time2h 35m
- Typical cost¥45,585($335)
Multiple operators
Train, Ferry and Plane
Take the train to Hiroshima then take a ferry to Matsuyama then fly from Matsuyama (MYJ) to New Ishigaki (ISG) then take a ferry to 上原港.
- Duration7h 55m
- Flight time2h 50m
- Typical cost¥51,885($380)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Kudamatsu and Yaeyama Islands
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Kudamatsu to Yaeyama Islands by train, plane, ferry and bus. The cheapest option is to take the train, then fly and then take a ferry which costs around ¥28,610 ($210) and will take around 5h 15m.
The distance between Kudamatsu and Yaeyama Islands is around 1,434km (891 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,327km (825 miles)
It takes around 5h 15m to get from Kudamatsu and Yaeyama Islands by train, plane and ferry.
The quickest way to get from Kudamatsu to Yaeyama Islands is to take the train, then fly and then take a ferry which takes around 5h 15m and will set you back approx ¥28,610 ($210).
The cheapest way to travel between Kudamatsu and Yaeyama Islands is to take the train, then fly and then take a ferry which will typically cost around ¥28,610 ($210) for a standard one-way ticket.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Kudamatsu to Yaeyama Islands. We recommend that you take the train to Hakata then fly from Fukuoka (FUK) to New Ishigaki (ISG) then take a ferry to 上原港. instead which will take 5h 15m.
The closest major airport to Yaeyama Islands is Painushima Ishigaki Airport (ISG) (ISG) which is approximately 41km (26 miles) from Yaeyama Islands. Shimojishima Airport (SHI) (SHI) and Miyako Airport (MMY) (MMY) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Drive yourself
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Kudamatsu to Yaeyama Islands is to take the train, then fly and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 5h 15m and will usually cost around ¥28,610 ($210).
Compare travel optionsbetween Kudamatsu and Yaeyama Islands
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train, Plane and Ferry | 5h 15m | ¥28,610($210) | 4 times a day | 1,434km (891 miles) |
Train to Iwakuni, plane and ferry | 6hrs | ¥33,540($245) | 4 times a day | 1,519km (944 miles) |
Train, Bus, Plane and Ferry | 6h 20m | ¥37,510($275) | 4 times a day | 1,652km (1,027 miles) |
Train to Hakata, plane and ferry | 7h 30m | ¥45,585($335) | 4 times a day | 1,560km (969 miles) |
Train, Ferry and Plane | 7h 55m | ¥51,885($380) | 4 times a day | 1,617km (1,004 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Kudamatsu and Yaeyama Islands
Airlines
Peach Aviation Limited
Japan Transocean Air
Spring Airlines Japan
Ferry operators
Anei Kanko
Yaeyama Kanko Ferry
Setonaikaikisen
Train operators
Bus companies
Chugoku JR Bus Company
Airports near Yaeyama Islands
The following major airports near Yaeyama Islands offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.
Painushima Ishigaki Airport (ISG)
- Distance
- 41km (26 miles) from Yaeyama Islands
Shimojishima Airport (SHI)
- Distance
- 142km (89 miles) from Yaeyama Islands
Miyako Airport (MMY)
- Distance
- 155km (96 miles) from Yaeyama Islands