How to travel from Okayama to Yakushima Island, Japan
The distance between Okayama and Yakushima Island is around 784km (487 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 50m.
8 routes found
We've found 8 different ways to get from Okayama to Yakushima Island by train, plane, bus, ferry 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 → Okayama if you're planning a return trip.
Train to Shin-Kobe, Fly
Take the train to Shin-Kobe then fly from Kobe (UKB) to Yakushima (KUM).
- Duration2h 50m
- Flight time1h 50m
- Typical cost¥40,935($300)
Multiple operators
5 similiar routes
We’ve grouped similar routes together, click the arrows to see the other options.
Train and Ferry
Take the train to Kagoshima-Chuo then take a ferry to Yakushima.
- Duration6h 30m
- Departs5 times a day
- Typical cost¥26,830($195)
Multiple operators
Car and Ferry
Drive to Kagoshima then take a ferry to Yakushima.
- Duration10h 55m
- Departs5 times a day
- Typical cost¥20,945($155)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Okayama and Yakushima Island
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Okayama to Yakushima Island by train, plane, bus, ferry and car. The cheapest option is to drive and then take a ferry which costs around ¥20,945 ($155) and will take around 10h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 2h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥40,935 ($300).
The distance between Okayama and Yakushima Island is around 784km (487 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 575km (357 miles)
It takes around 3h 10m to get from Okayama and Yakushima Island by train and plane.
The quickest way to get from Okayama to Yakushima Island is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 50m and will set you back approx ¥40,935 ($300).
The cheapest way to travel between Okayama and Yakushima Island is to drive and then take a ferry which will typically cost around ¥20,945 ($155) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Okayama and Yakushima Island. We recommend that you take the train to Shin-Kobe then fly from Kobe (UKB) to Yakushima (KUM). instead which will take 2h 50m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Okayama and Yakushima Island. We recommend that you take the train to Shin-Kobe then fly from Kobe (UKB) to Yakushima (KUM). instead which will take 2h 50m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Okayama to Yakushima Island. We recommend that you take the train to Shin-Osaka then fly from Osaka Itami (ITM) to Yakushima (KUM). instead which will take 3h 10m.
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 Okayama to Yakushima Island. We recommend that you take the train to Shin-Osaka then fly from Osaka Itami (ITM) to Yakushima (KUM). instead which will take 3h 10m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Okayama to Yakushima Island is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 3h 10m and will usually cost around ¥41,755 ($305).
Compare travel optionsbetween Okayama and Yakushima Island
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train to Shin-Kobe, Fly + 5 similar | 2h 50m | ¥40,935($300) | every 30 mins | 820km (510 miles) |
| Train and Plane | 3h 10m | ¥41,755($305) | every 30 mins | 840km (522 miles) |
| Train to Matsuyama(Ehime), Fly | 5h 10m | ¥43,945($320) | hourly | 788km (490 miles) |
| Train to Kochi(Kochi), Fly | 5h 10m | ¥37,100($270) | hourly | 853km (530 miles) |
| Train to Shinji, Fly | 5h 15m | ¥39,565($290) | twice daily | 868km (539 miles) |
| Train, Bus and Plane | 4h 55m | ¥39,700($290) | hourly | 892km (555 miles) |
Train and Ferry | 6h 30m | ¥26,830($195) | 5 times a day | 784km (487 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 10h 55m | ¥20,945($155) | 5 times a day | 837km (520 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Okayama and Yakushima Island
Airlines
Ibex Airlines
Fuji Dream
Skymark Airlines
Train operators
Bus companies
Tokushima Bus Co
Ferry operators
Toppy & Rocket
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