How to travel from Yakushima Island to Tohoku, Japan
The distance between Yakushima Island and Tohoku is around 1,412km (877 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 4h 55m.
8 routes found
We've found 8 different ways to get from Yakushima Island to Tohoku 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 Tohoku → Yakushima Island if you're planning a return trip.
Fly
Fly from Yakushima (KUM) to Sendai (SDJ).
- Duration4h 55m
- Flight time2h 45m
- Typical cost¥53,255($390)
+ 1 others3 similiar routes
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Ferry and Bus
Take a ferry to Kagoshima then take the bus to Hakata Bus Terminal then Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal and then to Furukawa Station.
- Duration1 day 7h
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost¥57,635($420)
Multiple operators
Ferry and Train
Take a ferry to Kagoshima then take the train to Kokura then Tokyo and then to Furukawa.
- Duration13h 15m
- Departs5 times a day
- Typical cost¥71,325($520)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Ferry and Car
Take a ferry to Kagoshima then drive to Tōhoku region.
- Duration22h 50m
- Departs5 times a day
- Typical cost¥35,870($260)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Yakushima Island and Tohoku
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Yakushima Island to Tohoku by plane, train, ferry, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take a ferry and then drive which costs around ¥35,870 ($260) and will take around 22h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 4h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥53,255 ($390).
The distance between Yakushima Island and Tohoku is around 1,412km (877 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,506km (936 miles)
It takes around 4h 55m to get from Yakushima Island and Tohoku by plane.
The quickest way to get from Yakushima Island to Tohoku is to fly which takes around 4h 55m and will set you back approx ¥53,255 ($390).
The cheapest way to travel between Yakushima Island and Tohoku is to take a ferry and then drive which will typically cost around ¥35,870 ($260) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Yakushima Island and Tohoku. We recommend that you fly from Yakushima (KUM) to Sendai (SDJ). instead which will take 4h 55m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Yakushima Island and Tohoku. We recommend that you fly from Yakushima (KUM) to Sendai (SDJ). instead which will take 4h 55m.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from Yakushima Island and Tohoku. Flights depart from Yakushima (KUM) and arrive at Sendai (SDJ) - via Osaka Itami (ITM). The flight takes around 2h 45m.
There is no direct flight from Yakushima Island to Tohoku. There is however a flight that goes via Osaka Itami (ITM). This services will take at least 4h 55m (not including layover time).
The flight from Yakushima Island to Tohoku typically takes around 2h 45m. Flights depart from Yakushima (KUM) and and arrive into Sendai (SDJ).
The closest major airport to Tohoku is Misawa Airport (MSJ) (MSJ) which is approximately 11km (7 miles) from Tohoku. Aomori Airport (AOJ) (AOJ) and New Chitose Airport (CTS) (CTS) 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 Tohoku. We recommend that you fly from Yakushima (KUM) to Sendai (SDJ). instead which will take 4h 55m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Yakushima Island to Tohoku is to fly which takes, on average, 4h 55m and will usually cost around ¥53,255 ($390).
Compare travel optionsbetween Yakushima Island and Tohoku
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly + 3 similar | 4h 55m | ¥53,255($390) | hourly | 1,412km (877 miles) |
| Fly to Morioka (HNA), Train | 5h 20m | ¥52,705($385) | hourly | 1,609km (1,000 miles) |
| Plane and Train | 6h 5m | ¥57,910($425) | every 4 hours | 1,703km (1,058 miles) |
| Fly to Akita (AXT), Train | 6h 45m | ¥54,760($400) | every 3 hours | 1,726km (1,073 miles) |
Ferry and Bus | 1 day 7h | ¥57,635($420) | once daily | 2,104km (1,307 miles) |
Ferry and Train + 1 similar | 13h 15m | ¥71,325($520) | 5 times a day | 1,897km (1,178 miles) |
| Ferry, Bus and Train | 24h 25m | ¥67,220($490) | once daily | 2,017km (1,253 miles) |
Ferry and Car | 22h 50m | ¥35,870($260) | 5 times a day | 1,834km (1,140 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Yakushima Island and Tohoku
Bus companies
Nishitetsu
JR Bus Tōhoku
Kyushu Sanko Group
Kintetsu Bus
Airlines
Ibex Airlines
Ferry operators
Toppy & Rocket
Airports near Tohoku
The following major airports near Tohoku offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.
Misawa Airport (MSJ)
- Distance
- 11km (7 miles) from Tohoku
Aomori Airport (AOJ)
- Distance
- 48km (30 miles) from Tohoku
New Chitose Airport (CTS)
- Distance
- 232km (144 miles) from Tohoku