How to travel from Yaeyama Islands to Shikoku, Japan
The distance between Yaeyama Islands and Shikoku is around 1,621km (1,007 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a ferry, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 6hrs.
5 routes found
We've found 5 different ways to get from Yaeyama Islands to Shikoku 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 Shikoku → 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 Matsuyama (MYJ) then take the train to Niihama.
- Duration6h 55m
- Flight time3h 35m
- Typical cost¥46,955($345)
Multiple operators
Ferry, Plane and Bus
Take a ferry to 石垣港 then fly from New Ishigaki (ISG) to Takamatsu (TAK) then take the bus to 伊予三島駅バス停.
- Duration6hrs
- Flight time2h 55m
- Typical cost¥23,135($170)
Multiple operators
Ferry and Plane
Take a ferry to 石垣港 then fly from New Ishigaki (ISG) to Kochi (KCZ).
- Duration6h 55m
- Flight time4h 10m
- Typical cost¥45,860($335)
Multiple operators
Ferry to 石垣港, plane and train
Take a ferry to 石垣港 then fly from New Ishigaki (ISG) to Okayama (OKJ) then take the train to Iyo-Mishima.
- Duration6h 25m
- Flight time2h 50m
- Typical cost¥25,055($185)
Multiple operators
Ferry, Plane, Bus and Train
Take a ferry to 石垣港 then fly from New Ishigaki (ISG) to Hiroshima (HIJ) then take the bus to Hiroshima Shinkansenguchi then take the train to Okayama and then to Niihama.
- Duration7h 45m
- Flight time2h 50m
- Typical cost¥41,345($300)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Yaeyama Islands and Shikoku
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Yaeyama Islands to Shikoku by ferry, plane, train and bus. The cheapest option is to take a ferry, then fly and then take the bus which costs around ¥23,135 ($170) and will take around 6hrs.
The distance between Yaeyama Islands and Shikoku is around 1,621km (1,007 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,381km (858 miles)
It takes around 6h 55m to get from Yaeyama Islands and Shikoku by ferry, plane and train.
The quickest way to get from Yaeyama Islands to Shikoku is to take a ferry, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 6hrs and will set you back approx ¥23,135 ($170).
The cheapest way to travel between Yaeyama Islands and Shikoku is to take a ferry, then fly and then take the bus which will typically cost around ¥23,135 ($170) for a standard one-way ticket.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Yaeyama Islands to Shikoku. We recommend that you take a ferry to 石垣港 then fly from New Ishigaki (ISG) to Matsuyama (MYJ) then take the train to Niihama. instead which will take 6h 55m.
The closest major airport to Shikoku is Kochi Ryoma Airport (KCZ) (KCZ) which is approximately 28km (17 miles) from Shikoku. Kansai International Airport (KIX) (KIX) 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 Shikoku is to take a ferry, then fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 6h 55m and will usually cost around ¥46,955 ($345).
Compare travel optionsbetween Yaeyama Islands and Shikoku
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Ferry, Plane and Train | 6h 55m | ¥46,955($345) | 4 times a day | 2,242km (1,393 miles) |
Ferry, Plane and Bus | 6hrs | ¥23,135($170) | 4 times a day | 1,621km (1,007 miles) |
Ferry and Plane | 6h 55m | ¥45,860($335) | 4 times a day | 2,646km (1,644 miles) |
Ferry to 石垣港, plane and train | 6h 25m | ¥25,055($185) | 4 times a day | 1,703km (1,058 miles) |
Ferry, Plane, Bus and Train | 7h 45m | ¥41,345($300) | 4 times a day | 1,828km (1,136 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Yaeyama Islands and Shikoku
Airlines
Japan Transocean Air
Solaseed Air
China Airlines
Ferry operators
Anei Kanko
Yaeyama Kanko Ferry
Bus companies
Seisan Kanko
Chugoku JR Bus Company
Train operators
Airports near Shikoku
The following major airports near Shikoku offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.
Kochi Ryoma Airport (KCZ)
- Distance
- 28km (17 miles) from Shikoku
Kansai International Airport (KIX)
- Distance
- 198km (123 miles) from Shikoku
Fukuoka Airport (FUK)
- Distance
- 271km (169 miles) from Shikoku