How to travel from Yakushima Island to Tsu, Japan
The distance between Yakushima Island and Tsu is around 810km (503 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 45m.
8 routes found
We've found 8 different ways to get from Yakushima Island to Tsu 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 Tsu → Yakushima Island if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Train
Fly from Yakushima (KUM) to Nagoya Airfield (NKM) then take the train to Tsu.
- Duration3h 45m
- Flight time2h 25m
- Typical cost¥35,320($260)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Ferry and Train
Take a ferry to Kagoshima then take the train to Shin-Osaka and then to Tsu.
- Duration8h 55m
- Departs5 times a day
- Typical cost¥32,855($240)
Multiple operators
3 similiar routes
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Ferry and Car
Take a ferry to Kagoshima then drive to Tsu.
- Duration14h 25m
- Departs5 times a day
- Typical cost¥25,325($185)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Yakushima Island and Tsu
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Yakushima Island to Tsu by plane, train, ferry, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take a ferry and then drive which costs around ¥25,325 ($185) and will take around 14h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥35,320 ($260).
The distance between Yakushima Island and Tsu is around 810km (503 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 744km (462 miles)
It takes around 3h 45m to get from Yakushima Island and Tsu by plane and train.
The quickest way to get from Yakushima Island to Tsu is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 45m and will set you back approx ¥35,320 ($260).
The cheapest way to travel between Yakushima Island and Tsu is to take a ferry and then drive which will typically cost around ¥25,325 ($185) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Yakushima Island and Tsu. We recommend that you fly from Yakushima (KUM) to Nagoya Airfield (NKM) then take the train to Tsu. instead which will take 3h 45m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Yakushima Island and Tsu. We recommend that you fly from Yakushima (KUM) to Nagoya Airfield (NKM) then take the train to Tsu. instead which will take 3h 45m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Yakushima Island to Tsu. We recommend that you fly from Yakushima (KUM) to Nagoya Airfield (NKM) then take the train to Tsu. instead which will take 3h 45m.
The closest major airport to Tsu is Chubu Centrair International Airport (NGO) (NGO) which is approximately 30km (19 miles) from Tsu. Nagoya Airport (NKM) (NKM) and Itami Airport (ITM) (ITM) 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 Tsu. We recommend that you fly from Yakushima (KUM) to Nagoya Airfield (NKM) then take the train to Tsu. instead which will take 3h 45m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Yakushima Island to Tsu is to fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 3h 45m and will usually cost around ¥35,320 ($260).
Compare travel optionsbetween Yakushima Island and Tsu
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Train + 2 similar | 3h 45m | ¥35,320($260) | every 30 mins | 1,062km (660 miles) |
| Fly to Chūbu Centrair (NGO), Train | 3h 50m | ¥27,105($200) | every 30 mins | 1,066km (662 miles) |
| Fly to Osaka Itami (ITM), Train | 3h 55m | ¥37,920($275) | every 2 hours | 810km (503 miles) |
Ferry and Train + 3 similar | 8h 55m | ¥32,855($240) | 5 times a day | 1,072km (666 miles) |
| Ferry to Kagoshima, train | 9h 15m | ¥36,965($270) | 5 times a day | 1,181km (734 miles) |
| Ferry, Bus and Train | 11h 30m | ¥34,770($255) | once daily | 1,251km (777 miles) |
| Ferry to Kagoshima, bus and train | 18h 50m | ¥27,790($205) | once daily | 1,155km (718 miles) |
Ferry and Car | 14h 25m | ¥25,325($185) | 5 times a day | 1,127km (700 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Yakushima Island and Tsu
Airlines
Fuji Dream
Skymark Airlines
Ibex Airlines
Ferry operators
Toppy & Rocket
Bus companies
Nishitetsu
Mie Kotsu
Kyushu Sanko Group
Kintetsu Bus
Train operators
Kintetsu Limited Express
Kintetsu Railways
Airports near Tsu
The following major airports near Tsu offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.
Chubu Centrair International Airport (NGO)
- Distance
- 30km (19 miles) from Tsu
Nagoya Airport (NKM)
- Distance
- 69km (43 miles) from Tsu
Itami Airport (ITM)
- Distance
- 98km (61 miles) from Tsu