How to travel from Yakushima Island to Asahikawa, Japan
The distance between Yakushima Island and Asahikawa is around 1,887km (1,173 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 5hrs.
3 routes found
We've found 3 different ways to get from Yakushima Island to Asahikawa by plane, train, ferry and bus. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Asahikawa → Yakushima Island if you're planning a return trip.
Fly
Fly from Yakushima (KUM) to Asahikawa (AKJ).
- Duration5hrs
- Flight time4h 20m
- Typical cost¥26,420($195)
1 similiar route
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Ferry, Bus and Train
Take a ferry to Kagoshima then take the bus to Hakata Bus Terminal then take the train to Tokyo then Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto and then to Sapporo(Jr) then take the bus to ３条９丁目.
- Duration22h 10m
- Departs5 times a day
- Typical cost¥72,830($530)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Yakushima Island and Asahikawa
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Yakushima Island to Asahikawa by plane, train, ferry and bus. The cheapest option is to fly which costs around ¥26,420 ($195) and will take around 5hrs.
The distance between Yakushima Island and Asahikawa is around 1,887km (1,173 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,820km (1,131 miles)
It takes around 5hrs to get from Yakushima Island and Asahikawa by plane.
The quickest way to get from Yakushima Island to Asahikawa is to fly which takes around 5hrs and will set you back approx ¥26,420 ($195).
The cheapest way to travel between Yakushima Island and Asahikawa is to fly which will typically cost around ¥26,420 ($195) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Yakushima Island and Asahikawa. We recommend that you fly from Yakushima (KUM) to Asahikawa (AKJ). instead which will take 5hrs.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Yakushima Island and Asahikawa. We recommend that you fly from Yakushima (KUM) to Asahikawa (AKJ). instead which will take 5hrs.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from Yakushima Island and Asahikawa. Flights depart from Yakushima (KUM) and arrive at Asahikawa (AKJ) - via Fukuoka (FUK). The flight takes around 4h 20m.
There is no direct flight from Yakushima Island to Asahikawa. There is however a flight that goes via Fukuoka (FUK) and Tokyo Haneda (HND). This services will take at least 5hrs (not including layover time).
The flight from Yakushima Island to Asahikawa typically takes around 4h 20m. Flights depart from Yakushima (KUM) and and arrive into Asahikawa (AKJ).
The closest major airport to Asahikawa is Asahikawa Airport (AKJ) (AKJ) which is approximately 13km (8 miles) from Asahikawa. Okadama Airport (OKD) (OKD) and New Chitose Airport (CTS) (CTS) 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 Asahikawa. We recommend that you fly from Yakushima (KUM) to Asahikawa (AKJ). instead which will take 5hrs.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Yakushima Island to Asahikawa is to fly which takes, on average, 5hrs and will usually cost around ¥26,420 ($195).
Compare travel optionsbetween Yakushima Island and Asahikawa
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly + 1 similar | 5hrs | ¥26,420($195) | every 4 hours | 2,189km (1,360 miles) |
| Plane and Train | 5h 25m | ¥41,890($305) | hourly | 1,887km (1,173 miles) |
Ferry, Bus and Train | 22h 10m | ¥72,830($530) | 5 times a day | 2,920km (1,814 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Yakushima Island and Asahikawa
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Train operators
Bus companies
Nishitetsu
北海道バス
Ferry operators
Toppy & Rocket
Airports near Asahikawa
The following major airports near Asahikawa offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.
Asahikawa Airport (AKJ)
- Distance
- 13km (8 miles) from Asahikawa
Okadama Airport (OKD)
- Distance
- 107km (67 miles) from Asahikawa
New Chitose Airport (CTS)
- Distance
- 122km (76 miles) from Asahikawa