How to travel from Nikko to Yakushima Island, Japan
The distance between Nikko and Yakushima Island is around 1,349km (838 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 40m.
8 routes found
We've found 8 different ways to get from Nikko to Yakushima Island by train, plane, 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 → Nikko if you're planning a return trip.
Train to Utsunomiya, plane
Take the train to Utsunomiya and then to Koriyama(Fukushima) then fly from Fukushima (FKS) to Yakushima (KUM).
- Duration4h 40m
- Flight time3hrs
- Typical cost¥55,170($405)
Multiple operators
3 similiar routes
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Train and Ferry
Take the train to Kita-Senju then Hakata and then to Kagoshima-Chuo then take a ferry to Yakushima.
- Duration11h 35m
- Departs5 times a day
- Typical cost¥46,410($340)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Bus and Ferry
Take the bus to Tokyo Station Yaesu South Exit then Hakata Bus Terminal and then to Kagoshima Honkou then take a ferry to Yakushima.
- Duration1 day 1h
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost¥35,185($255)
Multiple operators
Car and Ferry
Drive to Kagoshima then take a ferry to Yakushima.
- Duration20hrs
- Departs5 times a day
- Typical cost¥32,855($240)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Nikko and Yakushima Island
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Nikko to Yakushima Island by train, plane, ferry, bus and car. The cheapest option is to drive and then take a ferry which costs around ¥32,855 ($240) and will take around 20hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥55,170 ($405).
The distance between Nikko and Yakushima Island is around 1,349km (838 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,106km (687 miles)
It takes around 5h 20m to get from Nikko and Yakushima Island by train and plane.
The quickest way to get from Nikko to Yakushima Island is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 40m and will set you back approx ¥55,170 ($405).
The cheapest way to travel between Nikko and Yakushima Island is to drive and then take a ferry which will typically cost around ¥32,855 ($240) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Nikko and Yakushima Island. We recommend that you take the train to Utsunomiya and then to Koriyama(Fukushima) then fly from Fukushima (FKS) to Yakushima (KUM). instead which will take 4h 40m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Nikko and Yakushima Island. We recommend that you take the train to Utsunomiya and then to Koriyama(Fukushima) then fly from Fukushima (FKS) to Yakushima (KUM). instead which will take 4h 40m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Nikko to Yakushima Island. We recommend that you take the train to Kita-Senju then fly from Tokyo Haneda (HND) to Yakushima (KUM). instead which will take 5h 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 Nikko to Yakushima Island. We recommend that you take the train to Kita-Senju then fly from Tokyo Haneda (HND) to Yakushima (KUM). instead which will take 5h 20m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Nikko to Yakushima Island is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 5h 20m and will usually cost around ¥63,385 ($465).
Compare travel optionsbetween Nikko and Yakushima Island
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train to Utsunomiya, plane + 3 similar | 4h 40m | ¥55,170($405) | hourly | 1,363km (847 miles) |
| Train to Kita-Senju, plane | 5h 10m | ¥64,890($475) | every 2 hours | 1,349km (838 miles) |
| Train and Plane | 5h 20m | ¥63,385($465) | every 2 hours | 1,399km (869 miles) |
| Train to Utsunomiya, plane | 5h 35m | ¥83,370($610) | hourly | 1,554km (965 miles) |
Train and Ferry + 1 similar | 11h 35m | ¥46,410($340) | 5 times a day | 1,596km (991 miles) |
| Bus, Train and Ferry | 14h 45m | ¥45,725($335) | once daily | 1,682km (1,045 miles) |
Bus and Ferry | 1 day 1h | ¥35,185($255) | once daily | 1,721km (1,069 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 20hrs | ¥32,855($240) | 5 times a day | 1,629km (1,012 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Nikko and Yakushima Island
Airlines
Peach Aviation Limited
Ibex Airlines
Ferry operators
Toppy & Rocket
Train operators
Tobu Railway
Keisei Skyliner
Keisei Railways
Bus companies
Tohoku Kyuko Bus
Nishitetsu
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