How to travel from Yakushima Island to Akō, Japan
The distance between Yakushima Island and Akō is around 742km (461 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 35m.
7 routes found
We've found 7 different ways to get from Yakushima Island to Akō by plane, train, bus, ferry and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Akō → Yakushima Island if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Train
Fly from Yakushima (KUM) to Osaka Itami (ITM) then take the train to Himeji.
- Duration3h 35m
- Flight time1h 35m
- Typical cost¥41,205($300)
Multiple operators
3 similiar routes
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Ferry and Train
Take a ferry to Kagoshima then take the train to Okayama and then to Aioi(Hyogo).
- Duration7h 5m
- Departs5 times a day
- Typical cost¥37,510($275)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Ferry and Car
Take a ferry to Kagoshima then drive to Akō.
- Duration11h 35m
- Departs5 times a day
- Typical cost¥21,630($160)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Yakushima Island and Akō
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Yakushima Island to Akō by plane, train, bus, ferry and car. The cheapest option is to take a ferry and then drive which costs around ¥21,630 ($160) and will take around 11h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥41,205 ($300).
The distance between Yakushima Island and Akō is around 742km (461 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 612km (380 miles)
It takes around 3h 35m to get from Yakushima Island and Akō by plane and train.
The quickest way to get from Yakushima Island to Akō is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 35m and will set you back approx ¥41,205 ($300).
The cheapest way to travel between Yakushima Island and Akō is to take a ferry and then drive which will typically cost around ¥21,630 ($160) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Yakushima Island and Akō. We recommend that you fly from Yakushima (KUM) to Osaka Itami (ITM) then take the train to Himeji. instead which will take 3h 35m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Yakushima Island and Akō. We recommend that you fly from Yakushima (KUM) to Osaka Itami (ITM) then take the train to Himeji. instead which will take 3h 35m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Yakushima Island to Akō. We recommend that you fly from Yakushima (KUM) to Osaka Itami (ITM) then take the train to Himeji. instead which will take 3h 35m.
The closest major airport to Akō is Okayama Airport (OKJ) (OKJ) which is approximately 48km (30 miles) from Akō. Takamatsu Airport (TAK) (TAK) and Kansai International Airport (KIX) (KIX) 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 Yakushima Island to Akō. We recommend that you fly from Yakushima (KUM) to Osaka Itami (ITM) then take the train to Himeji. instead which will take 3h 35m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Yakushima Island to Akō is to fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 3h 35m and will usually cost around ¥41,205 ($300).
Compare travel optionsbetween Yakushima Island and Akō
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Train + 3 similar | 3h 35m | ¥41,205($300) | hourly | 793km (492 miles) |
| Fly to Toyooka (TJH), Train | 4h 35m | ¥31,215($230) | twice daily | 941km (585 miles) |
| Fly to Matsuyama (MYJ), train | 5h 15m | ¥34,090($250) | hourly | 742km (461 miles) |
| Plane, Bus and Train | 4h 5m | ¥40,250($295) | hourly | 937km (582 miles) |
Ferry and Train + 1 similar | 7h 5m | ¥37,510($275) | 5 times a day | 856km (532 miles) |
| Ferry, Bus and Train | 9h 10m | ¥38,880($285) | once daily | 983km (611 miles) |
Ferry and Car | 11h 35m | ¥21,630($160) | 5 times a day | 884km (549 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Yakushima Island and Akō
Airlines
Train operators
Bus companies
Honshi Bus
JR Shikoku Bus
Nishitetsu
Ferry operators
Toppy & Rocket
Airports near Akō
The following major airports near Akō offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.
Okayama Airport (OKJ)
- Distance
- 48km (30 miles) from Akō
Takamatsu Airport (TAK)
- Distance
- 71km (44 miles) from Akō
Kansai International Airport (KIX)
- Distance
- 89km (55 miles) from Akō