How to travel from Naoshima to Yakushima Island, Japan
The distance between Naoshima and Yakushima Island is around 797km (495 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a ferry, then take the train and then fly which takes around 4hrs.
9 routes found
We've found 9 different ways to get from Naoshima to Yakushima Island by ferry, train, bus 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 → Naoshima if you're planning a return trip.
Ferry to Uno, train and plane
Take a ferry to Uno then take the train to Shin-Kobe then fly from Kobe (UKB) to Yakushima (KUM).
- Duration4hrs
- Flight time1h 50m
- Typical cost¥42,030($305)
Multiple operators
5 similiar routes
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Ferry to Uno, train
Take a ferry to Uno then take the train to Kagoshima-Chuo and then to Ibusuki then take a ferry to Yakushima.
- Duration7h 20m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost¥26,970($195)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Naoshima and Yakushima Island
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Naoshima to Yakushima Island by ferry, train, bus and plane. The cheapest option is to take a ferry and then take the train which costs around ¥26,970 ($195) and will take around 7h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a ferry, then take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥42,030 ($305).
The distance between Naoshima and Yakushima Island is around 797km (495 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 561km (348 miles)
It takes around 8h 5m to get from Naoshima and Yakushima Island by ferry and train.
The quickest way to get from Naoshima to Yakushima Island is to take a ferry, then take the train and then fly which takes around 4hrs and will set you back approx ¥42,030 ($305).
The cheapest way to travel between Naoshima and Yakushima Island is to take a ferry and then take the train which will typically cost around ¥26,970 ($195) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Naoshima and Yakushima Island. We recommend that you take a ferry to Uno then take the train to Shin-Kobe then fly from Kobe (UKB) to Yakushima (KUM). instead which will take 4hrs.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Naoshima and Yakushima Island. We recommend that you take a ferry to Uno then take the train to Shin-Kobe then fly from Kobe (UKB) to Yakushima (KUM). instead which will take 4hrs.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Naoshima to Yakushima Island. We recommend that you take a ferry to Uno then take the train to Shin-Osaka then fly from Osaka Itami (ITM) to Yakushima (KUM). instead which will take 4h 20m.
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 Naoshima to Yakushima Island. We recommend that you take a ferry to Uno then take the train to Kagoshima-Chuo then take a ferry to Yakushima. instead which will take 8h 5m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Naoshima to Yakushima Island is to take a ferry and then take the train which takes, on average, 8h 5m and will usually cost around ¥27,655 ($200).
Compare travel optionsbetween Naoshima and Yakushima Island
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Ferry to Uno, train and plane + 5 similar | 4hrs | ¥42,030($305) | 5 times a day | 859km (534 miles) |
| Ferry, Train and Plane | 4h 20m | ¥42,850($315) | 5 times a day | 879km (546 miles) |
| Ferry to Uno, train and plane | 4h 55m | ¥37,645($275) | 5 times a day | 920km (572 miles) |
| Ferry to Uno, train and plane | 5h 55m | ¥37,510($275) | 5 times a day | 862km (536 miles) |
| Ferry to Uno, train and plane | 5h 55m | ¥44,355($325) | 5 times a day | 797km (495 miles) |
| Ferry, Train, Bus and Plane | 5h 30m | ¥40,250($295) | 5 times a day | 901km (560 miles) |
Ferry to Uno, train + 2 similar | 7h 20m | ¥26,970($195) | once daily | 829km (515 miles) |
| Ferry and Train | 8h 5m | ¥27,655($200) | 5 times a day | 817km (508 miles) |
| Ferry, Train and Bus | 10hrs | ¥29,025($210) | once daily | 890km (553 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Naoshima and Yakushima Island
Airlines
Ibex Airlines
Fuji Dream
Skymark Airlines
Ferry operators
Shikoku Kisen
Toppy & Rocket
Train operators
Nankai Railways
Bus companies
Nishitetsu
Tokushima Bus Co
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