How to travel from Shizuoka to Yakushima Island, Japan
The distance between Shizuoka and Yakushima Island is around 1,016km (631 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 50m.
9 routes found
We've found 9 different ways to get from Shizuoka to Yakushima Island by plane, train, 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 → Shizuoka if you're planning a return trip.
Fly
Fly from Shizuoka (FSZ) to Yakushima (KUM).
- Duration3h 50m
- Flight time2h 55m
- Typical cost¥62,700($460)
Fuji Dream
+ 2 others4 similiar routes
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Bus and Ferry
Take the bus to Ōsaka then Kumamoto Kencho-mae and then to Kagoshima Honkō then take a ferry to Yakushima.
- Duration1 day 1h
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost¥33,815($245)
Multiple operators
Train and Ferry
Take the train to Shin-Osaka and then to Kagoshima-Chuo then take a ferry to Yakushima.
- Duration9h 45m
- Departs5 times a day
- Typical cost¥40,660($295)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Car and Ferry
Drive to Kagoshima then take a ferry to Yakushima.
- Duration16h 20m
- Departs5 times a day
- Typical cost¥28,200($205)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Shizuoka and Yakushima Island
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Shizuoka to Yakushima Island by plane, train, ferry, bus and car. The cheapest option is to drive and then take a ferry which costs around ¥28,200 ($205) and will take around 16h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥62,700 ($460).
The distance between Shizuoka and Yakushima Island is around 1,016km (631 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 897km (558 miles)
It takes around 3h 50m to get from Shizuoka and Yakushima Island by plane.
The quickest way to get from Shizuoka to Yakushima Island is to fly which takes around 3h 50m and will set you back approx ¥62,700 ($460).
The cheapest way to travel between Shizuoka and Yakushima Island is to drive and then take a ferry which will typically cost around ¥28,200 ($205) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Shizuoka and Yakushima Island. We recommend that you fly from Shizuoka (FSZ) to Yakushima (KUM). instead which will take 3h 50m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Shizuoka and Yakushima Island. We recommend that you fly from Shizuoka (FSZ) to Yakushima (KUM). instead which will take 3h 50m.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from Shizuoka and Yakushima Island. Flights depart from Shizuoka (FSZ) and arrive at Yakushima (KUM) - via Fukuoka (FUK). The flight takes around 2h 55m.
There is no direct flight from Shizuoka to Yakushima Island. There is however a flight that goes via Fukuoka (FUK). This services will take at least 3h 50m (not including layover time).
The flight from Shizuoka to Yakushima Island typically takes around 2h 55m. Flights depart from Shizuoka (FSZ) 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 Shizuoka to Yakushima Island. We recommend that you fly from Shizuoka (FSZ) to Yakushima (KUM). instead which will take 3h 50m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Shizuoka to Yakushima Island is to fly which takes, on average, 3h 50m and will usually cost around ¥62,700 ($460).
Compare travel optionsbetween Shizuoka and Yakushima Island
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly + 4 similar | 3h 50m | ¥62,700($460) | every 4 hours | 1,156km (718 miles) |
| Train to Nagoya, Fly | 4h 10m | ¥64,205($470) | every 30 mins | 1,167km (725 miles) |
| Train to Nagoya, Fly | 4h 20m | ¥62,975($460) | every 30 mins | 1,174km (730 miles) |
| Train and Plane | 4h 35m | ¥65,985($480) | every 30 mins | 1,414km (879 miles) |
| Train to Kyoto, Fly | 4h 60m | ¥45,725($335) | hourly | 1,016km (631 miles) |
Bus and Ferry | 1 day 1h | ¥33,815($245) | once daily | 1,464km (910 miles) |
Train and Ferry + 1 similar | 9h 45m | ¥40,660($295) | 5 times a day | 1,289km (801 miles) |
| Train, Bus and Ferry | 11h 25m | ¥41,205($300) | once daily | 1,363km (847 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 16h 20m | ¥28,200($205) | 5 times a day | 1,314km (817 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Shizuoka and Yakushima Island
Airlines
Fuji Dream
Ibex Airlines
Bus companies
Nishitetsu
Shizutetsu Bus
Kintetsu Bus
Kyushu Sanko Group
Train operators
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