How to travel from Sendai to Yakushima Island, Japan
The distance between Sendai and Yakushima Island is around 1,297km (806 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 40m.
8 routes found
We've found 8 different ways to get from Sendai 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 → Sendai if you're planning a return trip.
Fly
Fly from Sendai (SDJ) to Yakushima (KUM).
- Duration3h 40m
- Flight time3hrs
- Typical cost¥75,840($555)
+ 2 others3 similiar routes
We’ve grouped similar routes together, click the arrows to see the other options.
Bus and Ferry
Take the bus to Basuta Shinjuku Tokyo then Hakata Bus Terminal and then to Kagoshima Honkou then take a ferry to Yakushima.
- Duration1 day 3h
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost¥39,155($285)
Multiple operators
Train and Ferry
Take the train to Tokyo then Hakata and then to Kagoshima-Chuo then take a ferry to Yakushima.
- Duration11h 40m
- Departs5 times a day
- Typical cost¥52,845($385)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
We’ve grouped similar routes together, click the arrows to see the other options.
Car and Ferry
Drive to Kagoshima then take a ferry to Yakushima.
- Duration21h 50m
- Departs5 times a day
- Typical cost¥34,910($255)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Sendai and Yakushima Island
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Sendai to Yakushima Island by plane, train, bus, ferry and car. The cheapest option is to drive and then take a ferry which costs around ¥34,910 ($255) and will take around 21h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥75,840 ($555).
The distance between Sendai and Yakushima Island is around 1,297km (806 miles).
It takes around 3h 40m to get from Sendai and Yakushima Island by plane.
The quickest way to get from Sendai to Yakushima Island is to fly which takes around 3h 40m and will set you back approx ¥75,840 ($555).
The cheapest way to travel between Sendai and Yakushima Island is to drive and then take a ferry which will typically cost around ¥34,910 ($255) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Sendai and Yakushima Island. We recommend that you fly from Sendai (SDJ) to Yakushima (KUM). instead which will take 3h 40m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Sendai and Yakushima Island. We recommend that you fly from Sendai (SDJ) to Yakushima (KUM). instead which will take 3h 40m.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from Sendai and Yakushima Island. Flights depart from Sendai (SDJ) and arrive at Yakushima (KUM) - via Osaka Itami (ITM). The flight takes around 3hrs.
There is no direct flight from Sendai to Yakushima Island. There is however a flight that goes via Osaka Itami (ITM). This services will take at least 3h 40m (not including layover time).
The flight from Sendai to Yakushima Island typically takes around 3hrs. Flights depart from Sendai (SDJ) 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 Sendai to Yakushima Island. We recommend that you fly from Sendai (SDJ) to Yakushima (KUM). instead which will take 3h 40m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Sendai to Yakushima Island is to fly which takes, on average, 3h 40m and will usually cost around ¥75,840 ($555).
Compare travel optionsbetween Sendai and Yakushima Island
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly + 3 similar | 3h 40m | ¥75,840($555) | every 30 mins | 1,297km (806 miles) |
| Train to Koriyama(Fukushima), Fly | 4h 20m | ¥54,485($400) | hourly | 1,329km (826 miles) |
| Train and Plane | 4h 20m | ¥57,225($420) | hourly | 1,527km (949 miles) |
| Bus and Plane | 4h 50m | ¥52,570($385) | every 4 hours | 1,496km (929 miles) |
Bus and Ferry | 1 day 3h | ¥39,155($285) | once daily | 1,915km (1,190 miles) |
Train and Ferry + 1 similar | 11h 40m | ¥52,845($385) | 5 times a day | 1,780km (1,106 miles) |
| Train to Tokyo, ferry | 11h 55m | ¥53,530($390) | 5 times a day | 1,781km (1,107 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 21h 50m | ¥34,910($255) | 5 times a day | 1,768km (1,099 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Sendai and Yakushima Island
Airlines
AIRDO
Fuji Dream
Ibex Airlines
Ferry operators
Toppy & Rocket
Bus companies
Yamako Bus
JR Bus Tōhoku
Willer Express
Nishitetsu
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