How to travel from Yakushima Island to Yamagata, Japan
The distance between Yakushima Island and Yamagata is around 1,354km (842 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 4h 5m.
7 routes found
We've found 7 different ways to get from Yakushima Island to Yamagata by plane, bus, train, ferry and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Yamagata → Yakushima Island if you're planning a return trip.
Fly
Fly from Yakushima (KUM) to Yamagata (GAJ).
- Duration4h 5m
- Flight time3h 40m
- Typical cost¥31,075($225)
2 similiar routes
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Ferry and Bus
Take a ferry to Kagoshima then take the bus to Kumamoto Kencho-mae, Sannomiya Station then Sendai Station and then to Yamagata Kencho-mae.
- Duration1 day 6h
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost¥42,165($310)
Multiple operators
Ferry and Train
Take a ferry to Kagoshima then take the train to Hakata then Tokyo and then to Yamagata.
- Duration12h 45m
- Departs5 times a day
- Typical cost¥53,530($390)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Ferry and Car
Take a ferry to Kagoshima then drive to Yamagata.
- Duration21hrs
- Departs5 times a day
- Typical cost¥33,950($250)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Yakushima Island and Yamagata
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Yakushima Island to Yamagata by plane, bus, train, ferry and car. The cheapest option is to fly which costs around ¥31,075 ($225) and will take around 4h 5m.
The distance between Yakushima Island and Yamagata is around 1,354km (842 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,258km (782 miles)
It takes around 4h 15m to get from Yakushima Island and Yamagata by plane and bus.
The quickest way to get from Yakushima Island to Yamagata is to fly which takes around 4h 5m and will set you back approx ¥31,075 ($225).
The cheapest way to travel between Yakushima Island and Yamagata is to fly which will typically cost around ¥31,075 ($225) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Yakushima Island and Yamagata. We recommend that you fly from Yakushima (KUM) to Yamagata (GAJ). instead which will take 4h 5m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Yakushima Island and Yamagata. We recommend that you fly from Yakushima (KUM) to Yamagata (GAJ). instead which will take 4h 5m.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from Yakushima Island and Yamagata. Flights depart from Yakushima (KUM) and arrive at Yamagata (GAJ) - via Fukuoka (FUK). The flight takes around 3h 40m.
There is no direct flight from Yakushima Island to Yamagata. There is however a flight that goes via Fukuoka (FUK) and Tokyo Haneda (HND). This services will take at least 4h 5m (not including layover time).
The flight from Yakushima Island to Yamagata typically takes around 3h 40m. Flights depart from Yakushima (KUM) and and arrive into Yamagata (GAJ).
The closest major airport to Yamagata is Yamagata Airport (GAJ) (GAJ) which is approximately 18km (11 miles) from Yamagata. Sendai Airport (SDJ) (SDJ) and Narita International Airport (NRT) (NRT) 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 Yamagata. We recommend that you fly from Yakushima (KUM) to Sendai (SDJ) then take the bus to Yamagata Kencho-mae. instead which will take 4h 15m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Yakushima Island to Yamagata is to fly and then take the bus which takes, on average, 4h 15m and will usually cost around ¥34,360 ($250).
Compare travel optionsbetween Yakushima Island and Yamagata
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly + 2 similar | 4h 5m | ¥31,075($225) | every 4 hours | 1,588km (987 miles) |
| Plane and Bus | 4h 15m | ¥34,360($250) | every 30 mins | 1,354km (842 miles) |
| Plane, Train and Bus | 5h 10m | ¥37,235($270) | hourly | 1,628km (1,012 miles) |
Ferry and Bus | 1 day 6h | ¥42,165($310) | once daily | 1,883km (1,170 miles) |
Ferry and Train + 1 similar | 12h 45m | ¥53,530($390) | 5 times a day | 1,798km (1,117 miles) |
| Ferry, Bus and Train | 24h 50m | ¥41,755($305) | once daily | 1,937km (1,204 miles) |
Ferry and Car | 21hrs | ¥33,950($250) | 5 times a day | 1,712km (1,064 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Yakushima Island and Yamagata
Bus companies
Yamako Bus
Nishitetsu
Kyushu Sanko Group
Kintetsu Bus
Jam Jam Liner
Airlines
Ibex Airlines
Train operators
Ferry operators
Toppy & Rocket
Airports near Yamagata
The following major airports near Yamagata offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.
Yamagata Airport (GAJ)
- Distance
- 18km (11 miles) from Yamagata
Sendai Airport (SDJ)
- Distance
- 53km (33 miles) from Yamagata
Narita International Airport (NRT)
- Distance
- 276km (172 miles) from Yamagata