How to travel from Niseko to Yakushima Island, Japan
The distance between Niseko and Yakushima Island is around 1,925km (1,196 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 6h 25m.
4 routes found
We've found 4 different ways to get from Niseko to Yakushima Island by train, plane, bus 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 → Niseko if you're planning a return trip.
Train and Plane
Take the train to Sapporo(Jr) and then to New Chitose Airport then fly from New Chitose (CTS) to Yakushima (KUM).
- Duration6h 25m
- Flight time3h 30m
- Typical cost¥64,205($470)
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Train, Bus and Ferry
Take the train to Oshamambe, Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto then Tokyo and then to Hakata then take the bus to Kagoshima Honkou then take a ferry to Yakushima.
- Duration19h 25m
- Departs5 times a day
- Typical cost¥66,670($485)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Niseko and Yakushima Island
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Niseko to Yakushima Island by train, plane, bus and ferry. The cheapest option is to take the train and then fly which costs around ¥64,205 ($470) and will take around 6h 25m.
The distance between Niseko and Yakushima Island is around 1,925km (1,196 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,653km (1,027 miles)
It takes around 6h 25m to get from Niseko and Yakushima Island by train and plane.
The quickest way to get from Niseko to Yakushima Island is to take the train and then fly which takes around 6h 25m and will set you back approx ¥64,205 ($470).
The cheapest way to travel between Niseko and Yakushima Island is to take the train and then fly which will typically cost around ¥64,205 ($470) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Niseko and Yakushima Island. We recommend that you take the train to Sapporo(Jr) and then to New Chitose Airport then fly from New Chitose (CTS) to Yakushima (KUM). instead which will take 6h 25m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Niseko and Yakushima Island. We recommend that you take the train to Sapporo(Jr) and then to New Chitose Airport then fly from New Chitose (CTS) to Yakushima (KUM). instead which will take 6h 25m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Niseko to Yakushima Island. We recommend that you take the train to Sapporo(Jr) and then to New Chitose Airport then fly from New Chitose (CTS) to Yakushima (KUM). instead which will take 6h 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 Niseko to Yakushima Island. We recommend that you take the train to Sapporo(Jr) and then to New Chitose Airport then fly from New Chitose (CTS) to Yakushima (KUM). instead which will take 6h 25m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Niseko to Yakushima Island is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 6h 25m and will usually cost around ¥64,205 ($470).
Compare travel optionsbetween Niseko and Yakushima Island
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train and Plane + 2 similar | 6h 25m | ¥64,205($470) | once daily | 1,925km (1,196 miles) |
| Train to Oshamambe, plane | 7hrs | ¥65,440($480) | 5 times a day | 1,980km (1,230 miles) |
| Train to Sapporo(Jr), Fly | 7h 35m | ¥66,670($485) | once daily | 2,076km (1,290 miles) |
Train, Bus and Ferry | 19h 25m | ¥66,670($485) | 5 times a day | 2,505km (1,556 miles) |
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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