How to travel from Yaeyama Islands to Hakuba, Japan
The distance between Yaeyama Islands and Hakuba is around 2,036km (1,265 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a ferry and then fly which takes around 6h 50m.
6 routes found
We've found 6 different ways to get from Yaeyama Islands to Hakuba by ferry, plane, train and bus. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Hakuba → Yaeyama Islands if you're planning a return trip.
Ferry, Plane and Train
Take a ferry to 石垣港 then fly from New Ishigaki (ISG) to Tokyo Haneda (HND) then take the train to Nagano.
- Duration7h 25m
- Flight time2h 35m
- Typical cost¥49,970($365)
Multiple operators
Ferry to 石垣港, plane and train
Take a ferry to 石垣港 then fly from New Ishigaki (ISG) to Tokyo Narita (NRT) then take the train to Keisei-Ueno and then to Nagano.
- Duration7h 50m
- Flight time2h 50m
- Typical cost¥32,720($240)
Multiple operators
Ferry to 石垣港, plane and train
Take a ferry to 石垣港 then fly from New Ishigaki (ISG) to Toyama (TOY) then take the train to Nagano.
- Duration7h 45m
- Flight time3h 35m
- Typical cost¥47,095($345)
Multiple operators
Ferry to 石垣港, plane and train
Take a ferry to 石垣港 then fly from New Ishigaki (ISG) to Chūbu Centrair (NGO) then take the train to Matsumoto.
- Duration8h 20m
- Flight time2h 20m
- Typical cost¥28,475($210)
Multiple operators
Ferry and Plane
Take a ferry to 石垣港 then fly from New Ishigaki (ISG) to Matsumoto (MMJ).
- Duration6h 50m
- Flight time3h 20m
- Typical cost¥27,790($205)
Multiple operators
Ferry, Plane, Bus and Train
Take a ferry to 石垣港 then fly from New Ishigaki (ISG) to Noto (NTQ) then take the bus to Kanazawa Station then take the train to Nagano.
- Duration9h 50m
- Flight time3h 35m
- Typical cost¥53,115($390)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Yaeyama Islands and Hakuba
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Yaeyama Islands to Hakuba by ferry, plane, train and bus. The cheapest option is to take a ferry and then fly which costs around ¥27,790 ($205) and will take around 6h 50m.
The distance between Yaeyama Islands and Hakuba is around 2,036km (1,265 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,917km (1,191 miles)
It takes around 7h 25m to get from Yaeyama Islands and Hakuba by ferry, plane and train.
The quickest way to get from Yaeyama Islands to Hakuba is to take a ferry and then fly which takes around 6h 50m and will set you back approx ¥27,790 ($205).
The cheapest way to travel between Yaeyama Islands and Hakuba is to take a ferry and then fly which will typically cost around ¥27,790 ($205) for a standard one-way ticket.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Yaeyama Islands to Hakuba. We recommend that you take a ferry to 石垣港 then fly from New Ishigaki (ISG) to Tokyo Haneda (HND) then take the train to Nagano. instead which will take 7h 25m.
The closest major airport to Hakuba is Matsumoto Airport (MMJ) (MMJ) which is approximately 59km (37 miles) from Hakuba. Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND) (HND) and Chubu Centrair International Airport (NGO) (NGO) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Drive yourself
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Yaeyama Islands to Hakuba is to take a ferry, then fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 7h 25m and will usually cost around ¥49,970 ($365).
Compare travel optionsbetween Yaeyama Islands and Hakuba
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Ferry, Plane and Train | 7h 25m | ¥49,970($365) | 4 times a day | 2,294km (1,426 miles) |
Ferry to 石垣港, plane and train | 7h 50m | ¥32,720($240) | 4 times a day | 2,393km (1,487 miles) |
Ferry to 石垣港, plane and train | 7h 45m | ¥47,095($345) | 4 times a day | 2,494km (1,550 miles) |
Ferry to 石垣港, plane and train | 8h 20m | ¥28,475($210) | 4 times a day | 2,036km (1,265 miles) |
Ferry and Plane | 6h 50m | ¥27,790($205) | 4 times a day | 2,068km (1,285 miles) |
Ferry, Plane, Bus and Train | 9h 50m | ¥53,115($390) | every 20 mins | 2,701km (1,679 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Yaeyama Islands and Hakuba
Airlines
Solaseed Air
Peach Aviation Limited
Japan Transocean Air
Train operators
Keisei Skyliner
Keisei Railways
Ferry operators
Anei Kanko
Yaeyama Kanko Ferry
Bus companies
Hokutetsu Transportation
Airports near Hakuba
The following major airports near Hakuba offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.
Matsumoto Airport (MMJ)
- Distance
- 59km (37 miles) from Hakuba
Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND)
- Distance
- 215km (133 miles) from Hakuba
Chubu Centrair International Airport (NGO)
- Distance
- 226km (140 miles) from Hakuba