How to travel from Mine to Yaeyama Islands, Japan
The distance between Mine and Yaeyama Islands is around 1,380km (858 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train, then fly and then take a ferry which takes around 5h 5m.
4 routes found
We've found 4 different ways to get from Mine to Yaeyama Islands by train, plane and ferry. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Yaeyama Islands → Mine 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 5m
- Flight time2hrs
- Typical cost¥27,380($200)
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 20m
- Flight time2h 35m
- Typical cost¥44,355($325)
Multiple operators
Train to Tokuyama, plane and ferry
Take the train to Tokuyama and then to Iwakuni then fly from Iwakuni Kintaikyo (IWK) to New Ishigaki (ISG) then take a ferry to 上原港.
- Duration7h 5m
- Flight time3hrs
- Typical cost¥37,375($275)
Multiple operators
Plane and Ferry
Fly from Ube (UBJ) to New Ishigaki (ISG) then take a ferry to 上原港.
- Duration7h 35m
- Flight time4h 35m
- Typical cost¥51,065($375)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Mine and Yaeyama Islands
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Mine to Yaeyama Islands by train, plane and ferry. The cheapest option is to take the train, then fly and then take a ferry which costs around ¥27,380 ($200) and will take around 5h 5m.
The distance between Mine and Yaeyama Islands is around 1,380km (858 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,304km (810 miles)
It takes around 5h 5m to get from Mine and Yaeyama Islands by train, plane and ferry.
The quickest way to get from Mine to Yaeyama Islands is to take the train, then fly and then take a ferry which takes around 5h 5m and will set you back approx ¥27,380 ($200).
The cheapest way to travel between Mine and Yaeyama Islands is to take the train, then fly and then take a ferry which will typically cost around ¥27,380 ($200) for a standard one-way ticket.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Mine 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 5m.
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 Mine to Yaeyama Islands is to take the train, then fly and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 5h 5m and will usually cost around ¥27,380 ($200).
Compare travel optionsbetween Mine and Yaeyama Islands
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train, Plane and Ferry | 5h 5m | ¥27,380($200) | 4 times a day | 1,380km (858 miles) |
Train to Hakata, plane and ferry | 7h 20m | ¥44,355($325) | 4 times a day | 1,506km (936 miles) |
Train to Tokuyama, plane and ferry | 7h 5m | ¥37,375($275) | 4 times a day | 1,611km (1,001 miles) |
Plane and Ferry | 7h 35m | ¥51,065($375) | 4 times a day | 2,876km (1,787 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Mine and Yaeyama Islands
Airlines
Peach Aviation Limited
Japan Transocean Air
Ferry operators
Anei Kanko
Yaeyama Kanko Ferry
Train operators
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