How to travel from Yakushima Island to Hakodate, Japan
The distance between Yakushima Island and Hakodate is around 1,858km (1,155 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 4h 20m.
6 routes found
We've found 6 different ways to get from Yakushima Island to Hakodate 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 Hakodate → Yakushima Island if you're planning a return trip.
Fly
Fly from Yakushima (KUM) to Hakodate (HKD).
- Duration4h 20m
- Flight time4hrs
- Typical cost¥49,695($365)
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Ferry and Train
Take a ferry to Kagoshima then take the train to Hakata then Tokyo and then to Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto.
- Duration14h 15m
- Departs5 times a day
- Typical cost¥64,890($475)
Multiple operators
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Yakushima Island and Hakodate
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Yakushima Island to Hakodate by plane, train, ferry and bus. The cheapest option is to fly and then take the train which costs around ¥44,630 ($325) and will take around 6h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 4h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥49,695 ($365).
The distance between Yakushima Island and Hakodate is around 1,858km (1,155 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,564km (972 miles)
It takes around 4h 20m to get from Yakushima Island and Hakodate by plane.
The quickest way to get from Yakushima Island to Hakodate is to fly which takes around 4h 20m and will set you back approx ¥49,695 ($365).
The cheapest way to travel between Yakushima Island and Hakodate is to fly and then take the train which will typically cost around ¥44,630 ($325) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Yakushima Island and Hakodate. We recommend that you fly from Yakushima (KUM) to Hakodate (HKD). instead which will take 4h 20m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Yakushima Island and Hakodate. We recommend that you fly from Yakushima (KUM) to Hakodate (HKD). instead which will take 4h 20m.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from Yakushima Island and Hakodate. Flights depart from Yakushima (KUM) and arrive at Hakodate (HKD) - via Fukuoka (FUK). The flight takes around 4hrs.
There is no direct flight from Yakushima Island to Hakodate. There is however a flight that goes via Fukuoka (FUK) and Tokyo Haneda (HND). This services will take at least 4h 20m (not including layover time).
The flight from Yakushima Island to Hakodate typically takes around 4hrs. Flights depart from Yakushima (KUM) and and arrive into Hakodate (HKD).
The closest major airport to Hakodate is Hakodate Airport (HKD) (HKD) which is approximately 7km (5 miles) from Hakodate. Okushiri Airport (OIR) (OIR) 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 Hakodate. We recommend that you fly from Yakushima (KUM) to Hakodate (HKD). instead which will take 4h 20m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Yakushima Island to Hakodate is to fly which takes, on average, 4h 20m and will usually cost around ¥49,695 ($365).
Compare travel optionsbetween Yakushima Island and Hakodate
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly + 2 similar | 4h 20m | ¥49,695($365) | hourly | 1,945km (1,208 miles) |
| Ferry and Plane | 5h 15m | ¥52,160($380) | 4 times a day | 1,858km (1,155 miles) |
| Plane and Train | 6h 35m | ¥44,630($325) | every 2 hours | 1,977km (1,228 miles) |
Ferry and Train + 2 similar | 14h 15m | ¥64,890($475) | 5 times a day | 2,296km (1,427 miles) |
| Ferry, Bus and Train | 1 day 2h | ¥51,885($380) | once daily | 2,441km (1,517 miles) |
| Ferry, Train and Bus | 1 day 6h | ¥53,530($390) | once daily | 2,324km (1,444 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Yakushima Island and Hakodate
Bus companies
Keio Dentetsu Bus
Konan Bus
Nishitetsu
Train operators
Airlines
Ferry operators
Toppy & Rocket
Seikan Ferry
Airports near Hakodate
The following major airports near Hakodate offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.
Hakodate Airport (HKD)
- Distance
- 7km (5 miles) from Hakodate
Okushiri Airport (OIR)
- Distance
- 112km (70 miles) from Hakodate
New Chitose Airport (CTS)
- Distance
- 138km (86 miles) from Hakodate