Facts about the transport from Kagoshima to Yakushima
| Cheapest Transport | $84 |
| Fastest Transport | 40m |
| Earliest Departure | 7:30 AM |
| Latest Departure | 5:50 PM |
| Departures per day | 8 |
| Distance | 150 kilometers |
| Transport Companies | Japan Airlines, Tane Yaku Jetfoil |
Kagoshima to Yakushima
Best Options
$84
$111
Other Options
Transportation from Kagoshima to Yakushima
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Ferries$ 83.21
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Flights$ 110.25
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Trains are not available
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Buses are not available
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Taxis are not available
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Vans are not available
Popular Routes
From Kagoshima
To Kagoshima
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Popular Routes in Japan
How to get from Kagoshima to Yakushima
Travelling between Kagoshima and Yakushima is possible by Flight and ferry. Flight guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Ferry is the slowest option.
The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 110.25 if you go by flight; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a ferry which will set you back mere USD 83.21.
How long does it take to get from Kagoshima to Yakushima?
It can take you anywhere between 1 and 3 hours to travel between Kagoshima and Yakushima depending on the means of transport you choose.
Flight is the fastest way to travel between Kagoshima and Yakushima. Flight will bring you to your destination in 40m. Ferry does a much slower job and take about 3h to reach Yakushima.
How much does it cost to get from Kagoshima to Yakushima?
Travelling between Kagoshima and Yakushima can be as cheap as USD 83.21 if you opt for a Tane Yaku Jetfoil ferry and as expensive as USD 110.25 if you buy a Japan Airlines flight ticket.
Here is the list of how much you can expect to pay travelling by each means of transport available for this route.
How many trips per day are there between Kagoshima and Yakushima ?
- 5 from Kagoshima to Yakushima starting from 07:30 Kagoshima until 14:45 Kagoshima
- 3 from Kagoshima to Yakushima starting from 08:50 Kagoshima Airport until 17:50 Kagoshima Airport
Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Kagoshima to Yakushima.
What mode of transportation is the best one for my route?
Flights
Flying is the fastest and often the most expensive way to travel from Kagoshima to Yakushima, but with a bit of luck you can score very good deals for as little as USD 110.25.Things to remember: Note that some of the airlines may have restrictions on checked luggage weight or require paying extra for check-in, choosing seats or transportation of oversized luggage.
If opting for a flight, calculate the time you will spend getting to and from the airports as well as the waiting time before your flight, getting through immigration in case of an international flight and recovering your checked luggage.
In certain cases all these procedures can add no less than 5 hours to your total travel time.
Airlines flying between Kagoshima and Yakushima
Japan Airlines
Ferry
Ferry may be a tiring experience especially if you are prone to seasickness and often is not the cheapest option available but it almost always makes for a very picturesque journey.Things to remember: Ferry rides may be cancelled due to rough seas.
Companies operating ferry routes between Kagoshima and Yakushima
Tane Yaku Jetfoil
What is the most popular transport to get from Kagoshima to Yakushima?
There is a choice of transportation means any time of the day with Ferry remaining the most popular option due to their reasonable pricing and comfort.
Out of 1000 travellers who bought tickets for this route
- 98% travelled aboard a ferry
- 2% decided to fly