How to travel from Yakushima Island to Kurashiki, Japan
The distance between Yakushima Island and Kurashiki is around 686km (426 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 35m.
8 routes found
We've found 8 different ways to get from Yakushima Island to Kurashiki by plane, train, bus, ferry and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Kurashiki → Yakushima Island if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Train
Fly from Yakushima (KUM) to Osaka Itami (ITM) then take the train to Himeji and then to Okayama.
- Duration3h 35m
- Flight time1h 35m
- Typical cost¥41,480($305)
Multiple operators
4 similiar routes
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Ferry and Train
Take a ferry to Kagoshima then take the train to Fukuyama and then to Kurashiki.
- Duration6h 55m
- Departs5 times a day
- Typical cost¥26,285($190)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Ferry and Car
Take a ferry to Kagoshima then drive to Kurashiki.
- Duration10h 45m
- Departs5 times a day
- Typical cost¥20,670($150)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Yakushima Island and Kurashiki
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Yakushima Island to Kurashiki by plane, train, bus, ferry and car. The cheapest option is to take a ferry and then drive which costs around ¥20,670 ($150) and will take around 10h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥41,480 ($305).
The distance between Yakushima Island and Kurashiki is around 686km (426 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 561km (349 miles)
It takes around 3h 35m to get from Yakushima Island and Kurashiki by plane and train.
The quickest way to get from Yakushima Island to Kurashiki is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 35m and will set you back approx ¥41,480 ($305).
The cheapest way to travel between Yakushima Island and Kurashiki is to take a ferry and then drive which will typically cost around ¥20,670 ($150) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Yakushima Island and Kurashiki. We recommend that you fly from Yakushima (KUM) to Osaka Itami (ITM) then take the train to Himeji and then to Okayama. instead which will take 3h 35m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Yakushima Island and Kurashiki. We recommend that you fly from Yakushima (KUM) to Osaka Itami (ITM) then take the train to Himeji and then to Okayama. instead which will take 3h 35m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Yakushima Island to Kurashiki. We recommend that you fly from Yakushima (KUM) to Osaka Itami (ITM) then take the train to Himeji and then to Okayama. instead which will take 3h 35m.
The closest major airport to Kurashiki is Okayama Airport (OKJ) (OKJ) which is approximately 21km (13 miles) from Kurashiki. Takamatsu Airport (TAK) (TAK) 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 Kurashiki. We recommend that you fly from Yakushima (KUM) to Osaka Itami (ITM) then take the train to Himeji and then to Okayama. instead which will take 3h 35m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Yakushima Island to Kurashiki is to fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 3h 35m and will usually cost around ¥41,480 ($305).
Compare travel optionsbetween Yakushima Island and Kurashiki
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Train + 4 similar | 3h 35m | ¥41,480($305) | every 30 mins | 847km (526 miles) |
| Fly to Matsuyama (MYJ), Train | 4h 60m | ¥23,685($175) | hourly | 686km (426 miles) |
| Fly to Kochi (KCZ), Train | 5h 10m | ¥23,685($175) | hourly | 869km (540 miles) |
| Fly to Izumo (IZO), Train | 5h 15m | ¥29,980($220) | twice daily | 1,099km (683 miles) |
| Plane, Bus and Train | 4h 20m | ¥24,370($180) | hourly | 901km (560 miles) |
Ferry and Train + 1 similar | 6h 55m | ¥26,285($190) | 5 times a day | 770km (479 miles) |
| Ferry, Bus and Train | 8h 50m | ¥28,475($210) | once daily | 927km (576 miles) |
Ferry and Car | 10h 45m | ¥20,670($150) | 5 times a day | 816km (507 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Yakushima Island and Kurashiki
Airlines
Fuji Dream
Bus companies
Tokushima Bus Co
Nishitetsu
Train operators
Ferry operators
Toppy & Rocket
Airports near Kurashiki
The following major airports near Kurashiki offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.
Okayama Airport (OKJ)
- Distance
- 21km (13 miles) from Kurashiki
Takamatsu Airport (TAK)
- Distance
- 47km (29 miles) from Kurashiki
Kansai International Airport (KIX)
- Distance
- 136km (84 miles) from Kurashiki