How to travel from Yakushima Island to Kanazawa, Japan
The distance between Yakushima Island and Kanazawa is around 931km (578 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2h 60m.
8 routes found
We've found 8 different ways to get from Yakushima Island to Kanazawa 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 Kanazawa → Yakushima Island if you're planning a return trip.
Fly
Fly from Yakushima (KUM) to Komatsu (KMQ).
- Duration2h 60m
- Flight time2h 30m
- Typical cost¥36,005($265)
+ 1 others3 similiar routes
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Ferry and Train
Take a ferry to Kagoshima then take the train to Shin-Osaka and then to Kanazawa.
- Duration9h 60m
- Departs5 times a day
- Typical cost¥37,785($275)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Ferry and Car
Take a ferry to Kagoshima then drive to Kanazawa.
- Duration15h 40m
- Departs5 times a day
- Typical cost¥27,245($200)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Yakushima Island and Kanazawa
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Yakushima Island to Kanazawa by plane, train, ferry, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take a ferry and then drive which costs around ¥27,245 ($200) and will take around 15h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 2h 60m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥36,005 ($265).
The distance between Yakushima Island and Kanazawa is around 931km (578 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 895km (556 miles)
It takes around 2h 60m to get from Yakushima Island and Kanazawa by plane.
The quickest way to get from Yakushima Island to Kanazawa is to fly which takes around 2h 60m and will set you back approx ¥36,005 ($265).
The cheapest way to travel between Yakushima Island and Kanazawa is to take a ferry and then drive which will typically cost around ¥27,245 ($200) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Yakushima Island and Kanazawa. We recommend that you fly from Yakushima (KUM) to Komatsu (KMQ). instead which will take 2h 60m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Yakushima Island and Kanazawa. We recommend that you fly from Yakushima (KUM) to Komatsu (KMQ). instead which will take 2h 60m.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from Yakushima Island and Kanazawa. Flights depart from Yakushima (KUM) and arrive at Komatsu (KMQ) - via Fukuoka (FUK). The flight takes around 2h 30m.
There is no direct flight from Yakushima Island to Kanazawa. There is however a flight that goes via Fukuoka (FUK). This services will take at least 2h 60m (not including layover time).
The flight from Yakushima Island to Kanazawa typically takes around 2h 30m. Flights depart from Yakushima (KUM) and and arrive into Komatsu (KMQ).
The closest major airport to Kanazawa is Komatsu Airport (KMQ) (KMQ) which is approximately 29km (18 miles) from Kanazawa. Chubu Centrair International Airport (NGO) (NGO) 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 Kanazawa. We recommend that you fly from Yakushima (KUM) to Komatsu (KMQ). instead which will take 2h 60m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Yakushima Island to Kanazawa is to fly which takes, on average, 2h 60m and will usually cost around ¥36,005 ($265).
Compare travel optionsbetween Yakushima Island and Kanazawa
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly + 3 similar | 2h 60m | ¥36,005($265) | hourly | 1,017km (632 miles) |
| Plane and Train | 4h 40m | ¥42,985($315) | hourly | 931km (578 miles) |
| Fly to Matsumoto (MMJ), train | 4h 50m | ¥48,460($355) | hourly | 1,409km (876 miles) |
| Fly to Nagoya Airfield (NKM), train | 5h 20m | ¥41,755($305) | hourly | 1,238km (770 miles) |
Ferry and Train + 2 similar | 9h 60m | ¥37,785($275) | 5 times a day | 1,206km (749 miles) |
| Ferry, Bus and Train | 14h 15m | ¥39,425($290) | once daily | 1,486km (923 miles) |
| Ferry to Kagoshima, bus and train | 20h 45m | ¥32,310($235) | once daily | 1,322km (821 miles) |
Ferry and Car | 15h 40m | ¥27,245($200) | 5 times a day | 1,256km (781 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Yakushima Island and Kanazawa
Airlines
Oriental Air Bridge
Fuji Dream
Skymark Airlines
Train operators
Bus companies
Nishitetsu
Meitetsu Bus
Kyushu Sanko Group
Kintetsu Bus
Ferry operators
Toppy & Rocket
Airports near Kanazawa
The following major airports near Kanazawa offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.
Komatsu Airport (KMQ)
- Distance
- 29km (18 miles) from Kanazawa
Chubu Centrair International Airport (NGO)
- Distance
- 192km (119 miles) from Kanazawa
Kansai International Airport (KIX)
- Distance
- 270km (168 miles) from Kanazawa