How to travel from Nagoya to Yakushima Island, Japan
The distance between Nagoya and Yakushima Island is around 841km (522 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2h 55m.
7 routes found
We've found 7 different ways to get from Nagoya to Yakushima Island by plane, train, ferry, bus 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 → Nagoya if you're planning a return trip.
Fly
Fly from Nagoya Airfield (NKM) to Yakushima (KUM).
- Duration2h 55m
- Flight time2h 35m
- Typical cost¥58,045($425)
Fuji Dream
+ 2 others2 similiar routes
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Bus and Ferry
Take the bus to Nishitetsu Tenjin Expressway BT and then to Kagoshima Honkou then take a ferry to Ibusuki and then to Yakushima.
- Duration17h 30m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost¥27,515($200)
Multiple operators
Train and Ferry
Take the train to Hakata and then to Kagoshima-Chuo then take a ferry to Yakushima.
- Duration7h 60m
- Departs5 times a day
- Typical cost¥35,870($260)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Car and Ferry
Drive to Kagoshima then take a ferry to Yakushima.
- Duration14h 40m
- Departs5 times a day
- Typical cost¥25,875($190)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Nagoya and Yakushima Island
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Nagoya to Yakushima Island by plane, train, ferry, bus and car. The cheapest option is to drive and then take a ferry which costs around ¥25,875 ($190) and will take around 14h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 2h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥58,045 ($425).
The distance between Nagoya and Yakushima Island is around 841km (522 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 803km (499 miles)
It takes around 2h 55m to get from Nagoya and Yakushima Island by plane.
The quickest way to get from Nagoya to Yakushima Island is to fly which takes around 2h 55m and will set you back approx ¥58,045 ($425).
The cheapest way to travel between Nagoya and Yakushima Island is to drive and then take a ferry which will typically cost around ¥25,875 ($190) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Nagoya and Yakushima Island. We recommend that you fly from Nagoya Airfield (NKM) to Yakushima (KUM). instead which will take 2h 55m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Nagoya and Yakushima Island. We recommend that you fly from Nagoya Airfield (NKM) to Yakushima (KUM). instead which will take 2h 55m.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from Nagoya and Yakushima Island. Flights depart from Nagoya Airfield (NKM) and arrive at Yakushima (KUM) - via Fukuoka (FUK). The flight takes around 2h 35m.
There is no direct flight from Nagoya to Yakushima Island. There is however a flight that goes via Fukuoka (FUK). This services will take at least 2h 55m (not including layover time).
The flight from Nagoya to Yakushima Island typically takes around 2h 35m. Flights depart from Nagoya Airfield (NKM) and and arrive into Yakushima (KUM).
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 Nagoya to Yakushima Island. We recommend that you fly from Nagoya Airfield (NKM) to Yakushima (KUM). instead which will take 2h 55m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Nagoya to Yakushima Island is to fly which takes, on average, 2h 55m and will usually cost around ¥58,045 ($425).
Compare travel optionsbetween Nagoya and Yakushima Island
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly + 2 similar | 2h 55m | ¥58,045($425) | every 30 mins | 992km (616 miles) |
| Fly to Yakushima (KUM) | 3hrs | ¥56,815($415) | every 30 mins | 999km (621 miles) |
| Train and Plane | 3h 20m | ¥41,615($305) | every 30 mins | 841km (522 miles) |
Bus and Ferry | 17h 30m | ¥27,515($200) | once daily | 1,226km (762 miles) |
Train and Ferry + 1 similar | 7h 60m | ¥35,870($260) | 5 times a day | 1,114km (692 miles) |
| Train, Bus and Ferry | 19h 40m | ¥28,750($210) | once daily | 1,250km (777 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 14h 40m | ¥25,875($190) | 5 times a day | 1,159km (720 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Nagoya and Yakushima Island
Airlines
Fuji Dream
Ibex Airlines
Ferry operators
Toppy & Rocket
Bus companies
Meitetsu Bus
Nishitetsu
Kintetsu Bus
Kyushu Sanko Group
Train operators
Kintetsu Railways
Kintetsu Limited Express
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