How to travel from Muroran to Yakushima Island, Japan
The distance between Muroran and Yakushima Island is around 1,860km (1,156 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 25m.
4 routes found
We've found 4 different ways to get from Muroran to Yakushima Island 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 Yakushima Island → Muroran if you're planning a return trip.
Train and Plane
Take the train to Minami-Chitose then fly from New Chitose (CTS) to Yakushima (KUM).
- Duration4h 25m
- Flight time3h 30m
- Typical cost¥64,480($470)
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2 similiar routes
We’ve grouped similar routes together, click the arrows to see the other options.
Train and Ferry
Take the train to Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto, Tokyo then Hakata and then to Kagoshima-Chuo then take a ferry to Yakushima.
- Duration15h 55m
- Departs5 times a day
- Typical cost¥69,270($505)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Muroran and Yakushima Island
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Muroran to Yakushima Island by train, plane and ferry. The cheapest option is to take the train and then fly which costs around ¥64,480 ($470) and will take around 4h 25m.
The distance between Muroran and Yakushima Island is around 1,860km (1,156 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,624km (1,009 miles)
It takes around 4h 25m to get from Muroran and Yakushima Island by train and plane.
The quickest way to get from Muroran to Yakushima Island is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 25m and will set you back approx ¥64,480 ($470).
The cheapest way to travel between Muroran and Yakushima Island is to take the train and then fly which will typically cost around ¥64,480 ($470) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Muroran and Yakushima Island. We recommend that you take the train to Minami-Chitose then fly from New Chitose (CTS) to Yakushima (KUM). instead which will take 4h 25m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Muroran and Yakushima Island. We recommend that you take the train to Minami-Chitose then fly from New Chitose (CTS) to Yakushima (KUM). instead which will take 4h 25m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Muroran to Yakushima Island. We recommend that you take the train to Minami-Chitose then fly from New Chitose (CTS) to Yakushima (KUM). instead which will take 4h 25m.
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 Muroran to Yakushima Island. We recommend that you take the train to Minami-Chitose then fly from New Chitose (CTS) to Yakushima (KUM). instead which will take 4h 25m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Muroran to Yakushima Island is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 4h 25m and will usually cost around ¥64,480 ($470).
Compare travel optionsbetween Muroran and Yakushima Island
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train and Plane + 2 similar | 4h 25m | ¥64,480($470) | hourly | 1,860km (1,156 miles) |
| Train to Hakodate, Fly | 6h 40m | ¥66,260($485) | every 2 hours | 1,987km (1,235 miles) |
| Train to Sapporo(Jr), Fly | 6h 40m | ¥68,725($500) | hourly | 2,098km (1,304 miles) |
Train and Ferry | 15h 55m | ¥69,270($505) | 5 times a day | 2,446km (1,520 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Muroran and Yakushima Island
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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