How to travel from Sakata to Yakushima Island, Japan
The distance between Sakata and Yakushima Island is around 1,320km (820 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 4h 30m.
9 routes found
We've found 9 different ways to get from Sakata to Yakushima Island by plane, train, 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 → Sakata if you're planning a return trip.
Fly
Fly from Shonai (SYO) to Yakushima (KUM).
- Duration4h 30m
- Flight time4hrs
- Typical cost¥55,580($405)
+ 1 others4 similiar routes
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Bus to Osaka Station Sakurabashi Gate, ferry
Take the bus to Osaka Station Sakurabashi Gate then Kumamoto Kencho-mae and then to Kagoshima Honkō then take a ferry to Yakushima.
- Duration1 day 6h
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost¥42,165($310)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Train and Ferry
Take the train to Niigata, Tokyo then Hakata and then to Kagoshima-Chuo then take a ferry to Yakushima.
- Duration13h 50m
- Departs5 times a day
- Typical cost¥57,635($420)
Multiple operators
Car and Ferry
Drive to Kagoshima then take a ferry to Yakushima.
- Duration21hrs
- Departs5 times a day
- Typical cost¥34,090($250)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Sakata and Yakushima Island
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Sakata to Yakushima Island by plane, train, bus, ferry and car. The cheapest option is to drive and then take a ferry which costs around ¥34,090 ($250) and will take around 21hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 4h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥55,580 ($405).
The distance between Sakata and Yakushima Island is around 1,320km (820 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,277km (793 miles)
It takes around 4h 30m to get from Sakata and Yakushima Island by plane.
The quickest way to get from Sakata to Yakushima Island is to fly which takes around 4h 30m and will set you back approx ¥55,580 ($405).
The cheapest way to travel between Sakata and Yakushima Island is to drive and then take a ferry which will typically cost around ¥34,090 ($250) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Sakata and Yakushima Island. We recommend that you fly from Shonai (SYO) to Yakushima (KUM). instead which will take 4h 30m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Sakata and Yakushima Island. We recommend that you fly from Shonai (SYO) to Yakushima (KUM). instead which will take 4h 30m.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from Sakata and Yakushima Island. Flights depart from Shonai (SYO) and arrive at Yakushima (KUM) - via Tokyo Haneda (HND). The flight takes around 4hrs.
There is no direct flight from Sakata to Yakushima Island. There is however a flight that goes via Tokyo Haneda (HND) and Fukuoka (FUK). This services will take at least 4h 30m (not including layover time).
The flight from Sakata to Yakushima Island typically takes around 4hrs. Flights depart from Shonai (SYO) 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 Sakata to Yakushima Island. We recommend that you fly from Shonai (SYO) to Yakushima (KUM). instead which will take 4h 30m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Sakata to Yakushima Island is to fly which takes, on average, 4h 30m and will usually cost around ¥55,580 ($405).
Compare travel optionsbetween Sakata and Yakushima Island
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly + 4 similar | 4h 30m | ¥55,580($405) | 4 times a day | 1,617km (1,005 miles) |
| Train and Plane | 5h 25m | ¥65,440($480) | every 4 hours | 1,320km (820 miles) |
| Train to Shinjo, plane | 5h 30m | ¥52,845($385) | 5 times a day | 1,516km (942 miles) |
| Train to Akita, Fly | 5h 45m | ¥52,020($380) | every 3 hours | 1,471km (914 miles) |
| Bus and Plane | 6h 40m | ¥79,130($580) | every 3 hours | 1,463km (909 miles) |
Bus to Osaka Station Sakurabashi Gate, ferry + 1 similar | 1 day 6h | ¥42,165($310) | once daily | 1,805km (1,122 miles) |
| Bus and Ferry | 1 day 6h | ¥39,975($290) | once daily | 2,049km (1,273 miles) |
Train and Ferry | 13h 50m | ¥57,635($420) | 5 times a day | 1,919km (1,193 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 21hrs | ¥34,090($250) | 5 times a day | 1,714km (1,065 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Sakata and Yakushima Island
Bus companies
Miyako Kotsu
Nishitetsu
Kintetsu Bus
Kyushu Sanko Group
Ferry operators
Toppy & Rocket
Airlines
AIRDO
Train operators
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