How to travel from Yamagata to Teshima, Japan
The distance between Yamagata and Teshima is around 837km (520 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly, then take the train and then take a ferry which takes around 5hrs.
10 routes found
We've found 10 different ways to get from Yamagata to Teshima by train, ferry, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Teshima → Yamagata if you're planning a return trip.
Plane, Train and Ferry
Fly from Yamagata (GAJ) to Osaka Itami (ITM) then take the train to Himeji, Okayama then Chayamachi and then to Uno then take a ferry to Karato Port.
- Duration5hrs
- Flight time1h 20m
- Typical cost¥32,580($240)
Multiple operators
5 similiar routes
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Train and Ferry
Take the train to Tokyo and then to Okayama then take a ferry to Karato Port.
- Duration7h 35m
- Departsevery 4 hours
- Typical cost¥31,760($230)
Multiple operators
Bus to Osaka City Air Terminal, ferry
Take the bus to Osaka City Air Terminal and then to Takamatsu Station then take a ferry to Ieura Port.
- Duration16h 50m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost¥19,850($145)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Car and Ferry
Drive to Uno then take a ferry to Karato Port.
- Duration11h 10m
- Departsevery 4 hours
- Typical cost¥14,240($105)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Yamagata and Teshima
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Yamagata to Teshima by train, ferry, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to drive and then take a ferry which costs around ¥14,240 ($105) and will take around 11h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly, then take the train and then take a ferry and arrive in approximately 5hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥32,580 ($240).
The distance between Yamagata and Teshima is around 837km (520 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 701km (435 miles)
It takes around 7h 35m to get from Yamagata and Teshima by train and ferry.
The quickest way to get from Yamagata to Teshima is to fly, then take the train and then take a ferry which takes around 5hrs and will set you back approx ¥32,580 ($240).
The cheapest way to travel between Yamagata and Teshima is to drive and then take a ferry which will typically cost around ¥14,240 ($105) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Yamagata and Teshima. We recommend that you fly from Yamagata (GAJ) to Osaka Itami (ITM) then take the train to Himeji, Okayama then Chayamachi and then to Uno then take a ferry to Karato Port. instead which will take 5hrs.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Yamagata and Teshima. We recommend that you fly from Yamagata (GAJ) to Osaka Itami (ITM) then take the train to Himeji, Okayama then Chayamachi and then to Uno then take a ferry to Karato Port. instead which will take 5hrs.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Yamagata to Teshima. We recommend that you fly from Yamagata (GAJ) to Osaka Itami (ITM) then take the train to Himeji, Okayama then Chayamachi and then to Uno then take a ferry to Karato Port. instead which will take 5hrs.
The closest major airport to Teshima is Takamatsu Airport (TAK) (TAK) which is approximately 29km (18 miles) from Teshima. Okayama Airport (OKJ) (OKJ) and Kansai International Airport (KIX) (KIX) 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 Yamagata to Teshima. We recommend that you take the train to Tokyo and then to Okayama then take a ferry to Karato Port. instead which will take 7h 35m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Yamagata to Teshima is to take the train and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 7h 35m and will usually cost around ¥31,760 ($230).
Compare travel optionsbetween Yamagata and Teshima
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane, Train and Ferry + 5 similar | 5hrs | ¥32,580($240) | every 4 hours | 837km (520 miles) |
| Bus to Sendai, plane, train and ferry | 5h 55m | ¥36,690($270) | every 4 hours | 908km (564 miles) |
| Bus, Plane, Train and Ferry | 6h 10m | ¥44,220($325) | every 4 hours | 908km (564 miles) |
| Bus to Sendai, plane, train and ferry | 6h 10m | ¥42,300($310) | every 4 hours | 1,144km (711 miles) |
| Bus to Sendai, plane, train and ferry | 6h 30m | ¥35,730($260) | every 4 hours | 990km (615 miles) |
| Bus to Sendai, plane, train and ferry | 6h 40m | ¥36,825($270) | every 4 hours | 1,013km (629 miles) |
Train and Ferry | 7h 35m | ¥31,760($230) | every 4 hours | 1,055km (655 miles) |
Bus to Osaka City Air Terminal, ferry + 1 similar | 16h 50m | ¥19,850($145) | once daily | 1,033km (642 miles) |
| Bus and Ferry | 18h 20m | ¥24,230($175) | once daily | 1,072km (666 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 11h 10m | ¥14,240($105) | every 4 hours | 914km (568 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Yamagata and Teshima
Airlines
Ibex Airlines
Skymark Airlines
Peach Aviation Limited
Ferry operators
Shodoshima Teshima Ferry Co
Teshima Transportation
Bus companies
Shonai Kotsu
Yamako Bus
Takamatsu Express
Chugoku JR Bus Company
Train operators
Nankai Railways
Airports near Teshima
The following major airports near Teshima offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.
Takamatsu Airport (TAK)
- Distance
- 29km (18 miles) from Teshima
Okayama Airport (OKJ)
- Distance
- 37km (23 miles) from Teshima
Kansai International Airport (KIX)
- Distance
- 108km (67 miles) from Teshima