How to travel from Yakushima Island to Naoshima, Japan
The distance between Yakushima Island and Naoshima is around 679km (422 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly, then take the train and then take a ferry which takes around 4h 30m.
7 routes found
We've found 7 different ways to get from Yakushima Island to Naoshima by ferry, train, bus and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Naoshima → Yakushima Island if you're planning a return trip.
Plane, Train and Ferry
Fly from Yakushima (KUM) to Osaka Itami (ITM) then take the train to Himeji and then to Okayama then take a ferry to Honmura.
- Duration4h 30m
- Flight time1h 35m
- Typical cost¥42,300($310)
Multiple operators
3 similiar routes
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Ferry to Ibusuki, train
Take a ferry to Ibusuki then take the train to Kagoshima-Chuo and then to Okayama then take a ferry to Honmura.
- Duration7h 15m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost¥26,970($195)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Yakushima Island and Naoshima
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Yakushima Island to Naoshima by ferry, train, bus and plane. The cheapest option is to fly, then take the train and then take a ferry which costs around ¥23,820 ($175) and will take around 5h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly, then take the train and then take a ferry and arrive in approximately 4h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥42,300 ($310).
The distance between Yakushima Island and Naoshima is around 679km (422 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 561km (348 miles)
It takes around 7h 45m to get from Yakushima Island and Naoshima by ferry and train.
The quickest way to get from Yakushima Island to Naoshima is to fly, then take the train and then take a ferry which takes around 4h 30m and will set you back approx ¥42,300 ($310).
The cheapest way to travel between Yakushima Island and Naoshima is to fly, then take the train and then take a ferry which will typically cost around ¥23,820 ($175) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Yakushima Island and Naoshima. We recommend that you fly from Yakushima (KUM) to Osaka Itami (ITM) then take the train to Himeji and then to Okayama then take a ferry to Honmura. instead which will take 4h 30m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Yakushima Island and Naoshima. We recommend that you fly from Yakushima (KUM) to Osaka Itami (ITM) then take the train to Himeji and then to Okayama then take a ferry to Honmura. instead which will take 4h 30m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Yakushima Island to Naoshima. We recommend that you fly from Yakushima (KUM) to Tokushima (TKS) then take the bus to Takamatsu Station then take the train to Chayamachi then take a ferry to Honmura. instead which will take 4h 55m.
The closest major airport to Naoshima is Takamatsu Airport (TAK) (TAK) which is approximately 27km (17 miles) from Naoshima. Okayama Airport (OKJ) (OKJ) 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 Naoshima. We recommend that you take a ferry to Kagoshima then take the train to Okayama then take a ferry to Honmura. instead which will take 7h 45m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Yakushima Island to Naoshima is to take a ferry and then take the train which takes, on average, 7h 45m and will usually cost around ¥27,655 ($200).
Compare travel optionsbetween Yakushima Island and Naoshima
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane, Train and Ferry + 3 similar | 4h 30m | ¥42,300($310) | 5 times a day | 869km (540 miles) |
| Fly to Matsuyama (MYJ), train and ferry | 5h 20m | ¥23,820($175) | 5 times a day | 679km (422 miles) |
| Fly to Kochi (KCZ), train and ferry | 5h 30m | ¥23,820($175) | 5 times a day | 862km (536 miles) |
| Plane, Bus, Train and Ferry | 4h 55m | ¥24,915($180) | 5 times a day | 920km (572 miles) |
Ferry to Ibusuki, train + 2 similar | 7h 15m | ¥26,970($195) | once daily | 829km (515 miles) |
| Ferry and Train | 7h 45m | ¥27,655($200) | 5 times a day | 814km (506 miles) |
| Ferry, Bus and Train | 9h 50m | ¥29,025($210) | once daily | 940km (584 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Yakushima Island and Naoshima
Airlines
Fuji Dream
Train operators
Ferry operators
Toppy & Rocket
Shikoku Kisen
Bus companies
Nishitetsu
Tokushima Bus Co
Airports near Naoshima
The following major airports near Naoshima offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.
Takamatsu Airport (TAK)
- Distance
- 27km (17 miles) from Naoshima
Okayama Airport (OKJ)
- Distance
- 35km (22 miles) from Naoshima
Kansai International Airport (KIX)
- Distance
- 116km (72 miles) from Naoshima