How to travel from Yakushima Island to Sapporo, Japan
The distance between Yakushima Island and Sapporo is around 1,750km (1,088 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 60m.
3 routes found
We've found 3 different ways to get from Yakushima Island to Sapporo by plane, train, ferry and bus. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Sapporo → Yakushima Island if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Train
Fly from Yakushima (KUM) to New Chitose (CTS) then take the train to Sapporo(Jr).
- Duration3h 60m
- Flight time3h 20m
- Typical cost¥37,785($275)
Multiple operators
Ferry and Train
Take a ferry to Kagoshima then take the train to Hakata, Tokyo then Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto and then to Sapporo(Jr).
- Duration17h 25m
- Departs5 times a day
- Typical cost¥72,830($530)
Multiple operators
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Yakushima Island and Sapporo
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Yakushima Island to Sapporo by plane, train, ferry and bus. The cheapest option is to fly and then take the train which costs around ¥37,785 ($275) and will take around 3h 60m.
The distance between Yakushima Island and Sapporo is around 1,750km (1,088 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,709km (1,062 miles)
It takes around 3h 60m to get from Yakushima Island and Sapporo by plane and train.
The quickest way to get from Yakushima Island to Sapporo is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 60m and will set you back approx ¥37,785 ($275).
The cheapest way to travel between Yakushima Island and Sapporo is to fly and then take the train which will typically cost around ¥37,785 ($275) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Yakushima Island and Sapporo. We recommend that you fly from Yakushima (KUM) to New Chitose (CTS) then take the train to Sapporo(Jr). instead which will take 3h 60m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Yakushima Island and Sapporo. We recommend that you fly from Yakushima (KUM) to New Chitose (CTS) then take the train to Sapporo(Jr). instead which will take 3h 60m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Yakushima Island to Sapporo. We recommend that you fly from Yakushima (KUM) to New Chitose (CTS) then take the train to Sapporo(Jr). instead which will take 3h 60m.
The closest major airport to Sapporo is Okadama Airport (OKD) (OKD) which is approximately 6km (4 miles) from Sapporo. New Chitose Airport (CTS) (CTS) and Asahikawa Airport (AKJ) (AKJ) 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 Sapporo. We recommend that you fly from Yakushima (KUM) to New Chitose (CTS) then take the train to Sapporo(Jr). instead which will take 3h 60m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Yakushima Island to Sapporo is to fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 3h 60m and will usually cost around ¥37,785 ($275).
Compare travel optionsbetween Yakushima Island and Sapporo
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Train | 3h 60m | ¥37,785($275) | every 20 mins | 1,750km (1,088 miles) |
Ferry and Train + 1 similar | 17h 25m | ¥72,830($530) | 5 times a day | 2,575km (1,600 miles) |
| Ferry, Bus and Train | 1 day 9h | ¥60,510($440) | once daily | 2,760km (1,715 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Yakushima Island and Sapporo
Bus companies
Nishitetsu
JR Bus Tōhoku
Willer Express
Ferry operators
Toppy & Rocket
Airlines
Train operators
Airports near Sapporo
The following major airports near Sapporo offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.
Okadama Airport (OKD)
- Distance
- 6km (4 miles) from Sapporo
New Chitose Airport (CTS)
- Distance
- 41km (25 miles) from Sapporo
Asahikawa Airport (AKJ)
- Distance
- 112km (69 miles) from Sapporo