How to travel from Yakushima Island to Hamada, Japan
The distance between Yakushima Island and Hamada is around 619km (385 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 50m.
8 routes found
We've found 8 different ways to get from Yakushima Island to Hamada by plane, train, ferry, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Hamada → Yakushima Island if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Train
Fly from Yakushima (KUM) to Izumo (IZO) then take the train to Hamada.
- Duration3h 50m
- Flight time2h 25m
- Typical cost¥27,790($205)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Ferry to Ibusuki, train
Take a ferry to Ibusuki then take the train to Kagoshima-Chuo then Shin-Yamaguchi and then to Hamada.
- Duration7hrs
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost¥23,685($175)
Multiple operators
3 similiar routes
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Ferry and Car
Take a ferry to Kagoshima then drive to Hamada.
- Duration9h 40m
- Departs5 times a day
- Typical cost¥18,480($135)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Yakushima Island and Hamada
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Yakushima Island to Hamada by plane, train, ferry, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take a ferry and then drive which costs around ¥18,480 ($135) and will take around 9h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥27,790 ($205).
The distance between Yakushima Island and Hamada is around 619km (385 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 527km (327 miles)
It takes around 3h 50m to get from Yakushima Island and Hamada by plane and train.
The quickest way to get from Yakushima Island to Hamada is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 50m and will set you back approx ¥27,790 ($205).
The cheapest way to travel between Yakushima Island and Hamada is to take a ferry and then drive which will typically cost around ¥18,480 ($135) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Yakushima Island and Hamada. We recommend that you fly from Yakushima (KUM) to Izumo (IZO) then take the train to Hamada. instead which will take 3h 50m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Yakushima Island and Hamada. We recommend that you fly from Yakushima (KUM) to Izumo (IZO) then take the train to Hamada. instead which will take 3h 50m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Yakushima Island to Hamada. We recommend that you fly from Yakushima (KUM) to Izumo (IZO) then take the train to Hamada. instead which will take 3h 50m.
The closest major airport to Hamada is Hagi-Iwami Airport (IWJ) (IWJ) which is approximately 36km (23 miles) from Hamada. Fukuoka Airport (FUK) (FUK) 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 Hamada. We recommend that you fly from Yakushima (KUM) to Izumo (IZO) then take the train to Hamada. instead which will take 3h 50m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Yakushima Island to Hamada is to fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 3h 50m and will usually cost around ¥27,790 ($205).
Compare travel optionsbetween Yakushima Island and Hamada
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Train + 2 similar | 3h 50m | ¥27,790($205) | 4 times a day | 1,016km (631 miles) |
| Fly to Fukuoka (FUK), train | 3h 55m | ¥24,095($175) | twice daily | 619km (385 miles) |
| Plane, Ferry and Bus | 6h 15m | ¥28,340($205) | every 3 hours | 642km (399 miles) |
Ferry to Ibusuki, train + 3 similar | 7hrs | ¥23,685($175) | once daily | 658km (409 miles) |
| Ferry and Train | 7h 30m | ¥24,640($180) | twice daily | 652km (405 miles) |
| Ferry, Train and Bus | 8h 10m | ¥26,420($195) | 5 times a day | 754km (469 miles) |
| Ferry, Bus and Train | 10h 15m | ¥27,790($205) | once daily | 881km (547 miles) |
Ferry and Car | 9h 40m | ¥18,480($135) | 5 times a day | 667km (414 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Yakushima Island and Hamada
Airlines
Train operators
Ferry operators
Setonaikaikisen
Toppy & Rocket
Bus companies
Chugoku JR Bus Company
Nishitetsu
Airports near Hamada
The following major airports near Hamada offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.
Hagi-Iwami Airport (IWJ)
- Distance
- 36km (23 miles) from Hamada
Fukuoka Airport (FUK)
- Distance
- 210km (130 miles) from Hamada
Kansai International Airport (KIX)
- Distance
- 294km (183 miles) from Hamada