How to travel from Yakushima Island to Iwaki, Japan
The distance between Yakushima Island and Iwaki is around 1,257km (781 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 45m.
9 routes found
We've found 9 different ways to get from Yakushima Island to Iwaki 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 Iwaki → Yakushima Island if you're planning a return trip.
Fly to Fukushima (FKS), Train
Fly from Yakushima (KUM) to Fukushima (FKS) then take the train to Iwaki(Fukushima).
- Duration3h 45m
- Flight time2h 45m
- Typical cost¥39,015($285)
Multiple operators
4 similiar routes
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Ferry and Train
Take a ferry to Kagoshima then take the train to Hakata then Tokyo and then to Iwaki(Fukushima).
- Duration12h 15m
- Departs5 times a day
- Typical cost¥50,105($365)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Ferry and Bus
Take a ferry to Ibusuki and then to Kagoshima then take the bus to Nishitetsu Tenjin Bus Terminal then Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal and then to Taira Nakamachi.
- Duration24h 5m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost¥37,645($275)
Multiple operators
Ferry and Car
Take a ferry to Kagoshima then drive to Iwaki.
- Duration20h 30m
- Departs5 times a day
- Typical cost¥33,675($245)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Yakushima Island and Iwaki
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Yakushima Island to Iwaki by plane, train, ferry, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take a ferry and then drive which costs around ¥33,675 ($245) and will take around 20h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥39,015 ($285).
The distance between Yakushima Island and Iwaki is around 1,257km (781 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,213km (754 miles)
It takes around 5h 5m to get from Yakushima Island and Iwaki by plane and train.
The quickest way to get from Yakushima Island to Iwaki is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 45m and will set you back approx ¥39,015 ($285).
The cheapest way to travel between Yakushima Island and Iwaki is to take a ferry and then drive which will typically cost around ¥33,675 ($245) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Yakushima Island and Iwaki. We recommend that you fly from Yakushima (KUM) to Fukushima (FKS) then take the train to Iwaki(Fukushima). instead which will take 3h 45m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Yakushima Island and Iwaki. We recommend that you fly from Yakushima (KUM) to Fukushima (FKS) then take the train to Iwaki(Fukushima). instead which will take 3h 45m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Yakushima Island to Iwaki. We recommend that you fly from Yakushima (KUM) to Tokyo Haneda (HND) then take the train to Iwaki(Fukushima). instead which will take 5h 5m.
The closest major airport to Iwaki is Fukushima Airport (FKS) (FKS) which is approximately 45km (28 miles) from Iwaki. Ibaraki Airport (IBR) (IBR) and Narita International Airport (NRT) (NRT) 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 Iwaki. We recommend that you fly from Yakushima (KUM) to Tokyo Haneda (HND) then take the train to Iwaki(Fukushima). instead which will take 5h 5m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Yakushima Island to Iwaki is to fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 5h 5m and will usually cost around ¥63,930 ($465).
Compare travel optionsbetween Yakushima Island and Iwaki
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly to Fukushima (FKS), Train + 4 similar | 3h 45m | ¥39,015($285) | 5 times a day | 1,257km (781 miles) |
| Plane and Train | 5h 5m | ¥63,930($465) | hourly | 1,330km (827 miles) |
| Fly to Sendai (SDJ), Train | 5h 20m | ¥37,510($275) | every 20 mins | 1,448km (900 miles) |
| Fly to Tokyo Narita (NRT), train | 5h 50m | ¥37,375($275) | hourly | 1,573km (978 miles) |
| Fly to Yamagata (GAJ), train | 7h 10m | ¥37,645($275) | 4 times a day | 1,801km (1,119 miles) |
Ferry and Train + 1 similar | 12h 15m | ¥50,105($365) | 5 times a day | 1,672km (1,039 miles) |
| Ferry, Train and Bus | 20h 45m | ¥40,795($300) | once daily | 1,670km (1,038 miles) |
Ferry and Bus | 24h 5m | ¥37,645($275) | once daily | 1,822km (1,132 miles) |
Ferry and Car | 20h 30m | ¥33,675($245) | 5 times a day | 1,690km (1,050 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Yakushima Island and Iwaki
Airlines
Ibex Airlines
China Airlines
Ferry operators
Toppy & Rocket
Train operators
Keisei Skyliner
Keisei Railways
Bus companies
Bocho Kotsu
Tobu bus
Nishitetsu
Airports near Iwaki
The following major airports near Iwaki offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.
Fukushima Airport (FKS)
- Distance
- 45km (28 miles) from Iwaki
Ibaraki Airport (IBR)
- Distance
- 105km (66 miles) from Iwaki
Narita International Airport (NRT)
- Distance
- 149km (93 miles) from Iwaki