How to travel from Yaeyama Islands to Kagoshima, Japan
The distance between Yaeyama Islands and Kagoshima is around 1,322km (821 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a ferry, then fly and then take the train which takes around 5h 20m.
3 routes found
We've found 3 different ways to get from Yaeyama Islands to Kagoshima by ferry, plane and train. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Kagoshima → Yaeyama Islands if you're planning a return trip.
Ferry and Plane
Take a ferry to 石垣港 then fly from New Ishigaki (ISG) to Kagoshima (KOJ).
- Duration7hrs
- Flight time4h 35m
- Typical cost¥48,460($355)
Multiple operators
Ferry, Plane and Train
Take a ferry to 石垣港 then fly from New Ishigaki (ISG) to Fukuoka (FUK) then take the train to Kagoshima-Chuo.
- Duration5h 20m
- Flight time2hrs
- Typical cost¥27,655($200)
Multiple operators
Ferry to 石垣港, plane and train
Take a ferry to 石垣港 then fly from New Ishigaki (ISG) to Miyazaki (KMI) then take the train to Kagoshima-Chuo.
- Duration6h 25m
- Flight time2h 25m
- Typical cost¥33,265($245)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Yaeyama Islands and Kagoshima
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Yaeyama Islands to Kagoshima by ferry, plane and train. The cheapest option is to take a ferry, then fly and then take the train which costs around ¥27,655 ($200) and will take around 5h 20m.
The distance between Yaeyama Islands and Kagoshima is around 1,322km (821 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,034km (643 miles)
It takes around 7hrs to get from Yaeyama Islands and Kagoshima by ferry and plane.
The quickest way to get from Yaeyama Islands to Kagoshima is to take a ferry, then fly and then take the train which takes around 5h 20m and will set you back approx ¥27,655 ($200).
The cheapest way to travel between Yaeyama Islands and Kagoshima is to take a ferry, then fly and then take the train which will typically cost around ¥27,655 ($200) for a standard one-way ticket.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Yaeyama Islands to Kagoshima. We recommend that you take a ferry to 石垣港 then fly from New Ishigaki (ISG) to Kagoshima (KOJ). instead which will take 7hrs.
The closest major airport to Kagoshima is Kagoshima Airport (KOJ) (KOJ) which is approximately 35km (22 miles) from Kagoshima. Miyazaki Airport (KMI) (KMI) and Fukuoka Airport (FUK) (FUK) 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 Kagoshima is to take a ferry and then fly which takes, on average, 7hrs and will usually cost around ¥48,460 ($355).
Compare travel optionsbetween Yaeyama Islands and Kagoshima
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Ferry and Plane | 7hrs | ¥48,460($355) | 4 times a day | 2,985km (1,855 miles) |
Ferry, Plane and Train | 5h 20m | ¥27,655($200) | 4 times a day | 1,519km (944 miles) |
Ferry to 石垣港, plane and train | 6h 25m | ¥33,265($245) | 4 times a day | 1,322km (821 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Yaeyama Islands and Kagoshima
Airlines
Solaseed Air
Peach Aviation Limited
Japan Transocean Air
Ferry operators
Anei Kanko
Yaeyama Kanko Ferry
Train operators
Airports near Kagoshima
The following major airports near Kagoshima offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.
Kagoshima Airport (KOJ)
- Distance
- 35km (22 miles) from Kagoshima
Miyazaki Airport (KMI)
- Distance
- 93km (58 miles) from Kagoshima
Fukuoka Airport (FUK)
- Distance
- 230km (143 miles) from Kagoshima