How to travel from Tanabe to Yakushima Island, Japan
The distance between Tanabe and Yakushima Island is around 802km (498 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 40m.
6 routes found
We've found 6 different ways to get from Tanabe to Yakushima Island by train, plane, 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 → Tanabe if you're planning a return trip.
Train to Hineno, Fly
Take the train to Hineno then fly from Osaka Kansai (KIX) to Yakushima (KUM).
- Duration3h 40m
- Flight time1h 55m
- Typical cost¥34,090($250)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Train and Ferry
Take the train to Shin-Osaka and then to Kagoshima-Chuo then take a ferry to Yakushima.
- Duration9h 35m
- Departs5 times a day
- Typical cost¥35,730($260)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
We’ve grouped similar routes together, click the arrows to see the other options.
Bus and Ferry
Take the bus to Osaka then Kumamoto Kencho-mae and then to Kagoshima Honkō then take a ferry to Yakushima.
- Duration20h 35m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost¥29,845($220)
Multiple operators
Car and Ferry
Drive to Kagoshima then take a ferry to Yakushima.
- Duration14h 30m
- Departs5 times a day
- Typical cost¥25,465($185)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Tanabe and Yakushima Island
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Tanabe to Yakushima Island by train, plane, ferry, bus and car. The cheapest option is to drive and then take a ferry which costs around ¥25,465 ($185) and will take around 14h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥34,090 ($250).
The distance between Tanabe and Yakushima Island is around 802km (498 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 592km (368 miles)
It takes around 4h 15m to get from Tanabe and Yakushima Island by train and plane.
The quickest way to get from Tanabe to Yakushima Island is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 40m and will set you back approx ¥34,090 ($250).
The cheapest way to travel between Tanabe and Yakushima Island is to drive and then take a ferry which will typically cost around ¥25,465 ($185) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Tanabe and Yakushima Island. We recommend that you take the train to Hineno then fly from Osaka Kansai (KIX) to Yakushima (KUM). instead which will take 3h 40m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Tanabe and Yakushima Island. We recommend that you take the train to Hineno then fly from Osaka Kansai (KIX) to Yakushima (KUM). instead which will take 3h 40m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Tanabe to Yakushima Island. We recommend that you take the train to Tennoji then fly from Osaka Itami (ITM) to Yakushima (KUM). instead which will take 4h 15m.
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 Tanabe to Yakushima Island. We recommend that you take the train to Tennoji then fly from Osaka Itami (ITM) to Yakushima (KUM). instead which will take 4h 15m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Tanabe to Yakushima Island is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 4h 15m and will usually cost around ¥41,070 ($300).
Compare travel optionsbetween Tanabe and Yakushima Island
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train to Hineno, Fly + 1 similar | 3h 40m | ¥34,090($250) | every 3 hours | 802km (498 miles) |
| Train and Plane | 4h 15m | ¥41,070($300) | every 3 hours | 839km (521 miles) |
Train and Ferry + 1 similar | 9h 35m | ¥35,730($260) | 5 times a day | 1,110km (690 miles) |
| Bus, Train and Ferry | 12h 35m | ¥34,770($255) | once daily | 1,159km (720 miles) |
Bus and Ferry | 20h 35m | ¥29,845($220) | once daily | 1,197km (744 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 14h 30m | ¥25,465($185) | 5 times a day | 1,137km (706 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Tanabe and Yakushima Island
Airlines
Ibex Airlines
Peach Aviation Limited
Train operators
Bus companies
Meiko Bus
Nishitetsu
Kintetsu Bus
Kyushu Sanko Group
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