How to travel from Yakushima Island to Tottori, Japan
The distance between Yakushima Island and Tottori is around 850km (528 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 4hrs.
8 routes found
We've found 8 different ways to get from Yakushima Island to Tottori 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 Tottori → Yakushima Island if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Train
Fly from Yakushima (KUM) to Toyooka (TJH) then take the train to Tottori.
- Duration4hrs
- Flight time2h 20m
- Typical cost¥27,655($200)
Multiple operators
3 similiar routes
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Ferry and Train
Take a ferry to Kagoshima then take the train to Okayama then Kamigori and then to Tottori.
- Duration8h 35m
- Departs5 times a day
- Typical cost¥30,665($225)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Ferry and Bus
Take a ferry to Ibusuki and then to Kagoshima then take the bus to Nishitetsu Tenjin Bus Terminal and then to Tottori Station.
- Duration16h 25m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost¥26,830($195)
Multiple operators
Ferry and Car
Take a ferry to Kagoshima then drive to Tottori.
- Duration12h 10m
- Departs5 times a day
- Typical cost¥22,725($165)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Yakushima Island and Tottori
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Yakushima Island to Tottori by plane, train, bus, ferry and car. The cheapest option is to take a ferry and then drive which costs around ¥22,725 ($165) and will take around 12h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 4hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥27,655 ($200).
The distance between Yakushima Island and Tottori is around 850km (528 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 668km (415 miles)
It takes around 4hrs to get from Yakushima Island and Tottori by plane and train.
The quickest way to get from Yakushima Island to Tottori is to fly and then take the train which takes around 4hrs and will set you back approx ¥27,655 ($200).
The cheapest way to travel between Yakushima Island and Tottori is to take a ferry and then drive which will typically cost around ¥22,725 ($165) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Yakushima Island and Tottori. We recommend that you fly from Yakushima (KUM) to Toyooka (TJH) then take the train to Tottori. instead which will take 4hrs.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Yakushima Island and Tottori. We recommend that you fly from Yakushima (KUM) to Toyooka (TJH) then take the train to Tottori. instead which will take 4hrs.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Yakushima Island to Tottori. We recommend that you fly from Yakushima (KUM) to Toyooka (TJH) then take the train to Tottori. instead which will take 4hrs.
The closest major airport to Tottori is Tottori Airport (TTJ) (TTJ) which is approximately 6km (4 miles) from Tottori. Kansai International Airport (KIX) (KIX) and Chubu Centrair International Airport (NGO) (NGO) 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 Tottori. We recommend that you fly from Yakushima (KUM) to Toyooka (TJH) then take the train to Tottori. instead which will take 4hrs.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Yakushima Island to Tottori is to fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 4hrs and will usually cost around ¥27,655 ($200).
Compare travel optionsbetween Yakushima Island and Tottori
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Train + 3 similar | 4hrs | ¥27,655($200) | once daily | 901km (560 miles) |
| Plane and Bus | 4h 15m | ¥39,290($285) | every 20 mins | 850km (528 miles) |
| Fly to Izumo (IZO), Train | 4h 15m | ¥28,610($210) | twice daily | 1,050km (653 miles) |
| Plane, Bus and Train | 5h 15m | ¥34,360($250) | 5 times a day | 1,022km (635 miles) |
Ferry and Train + 1 similar | 8h 35m | ¥30,665($225) | 5 times a day | 926km (575 miles) |
| Ferry, Train and Bus | 10h 25m | ¥30,255($220) | 4 times a day | 940km (584 miles) |
Ferry and Bus | 16h 25m | ¥26,830($195) | once daily | 1,091km (678 miles) |
Ferry and Car | 12h 10m | ¥22,725($165) | 5 times a day | 954km (593 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Yakushima Island and Tottori
Bus companies
Nihon Kotsu
Honshi Bus
JR Shikoku Bus
Nishitetsu
Airports near Tottori
The following major airports near Tottori offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.
Tottori Airport (TTJ)
- Distance
- 6km (4 miles) from Tottori
Kansai International Airport (KIX)
- Distance
- 150km (93 miles) from Tottori
Chubu Centrair International Airport (NGO)
- Distance
- 245km (152 miles) from Tottori