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How to get fromAso to Yakushimaby train, ferry, unknown, bus, car, car ferry, or plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Aso to Yakushima by train, ferry, unknown, bus, car, car ferry, or plane

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  1. Train, ferry, travel via Ibusuki

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    1. Take the train from Kumamoto to Kagoshima Chuotrain train
    2. Take the train from Kagoshima-Chuo to Ibusukitrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Ibusuki to Yakushimaferry ferry
    4. Walk from Yakushima to Yakushimaunknown unknown
    7h 14m

  2. Train, ferry, travel

    1. Take the train from Kumamoto to Kagoshima Chuotrain train
    2. Take the ferry from Kagoshima to Yakushimaferry ferry
    3. Walk from Yakushima to Yakushimaunknown unknown
    7h 30m

  3. Bus, ferry, travel

    1. Take the bus from Aso Station to Mashiki ICbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Mashiki-Inter-Guchi to Kagoshima Honkōbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Kagoshima to Ibusukiferry ferry
    4. Take the ferry from Ibusuki to Yakushimaferry ferry
    5. Walk from Yakushima to Yakushimaunknown unknown
    9h 58m

  4. Drive, ferry, travel

    1. Drive from Aso to Kagoshimacar car
    2. Take the ferry from Kagoshima to Yakushimaferry ferry
    3. Walk from Yakushima to Yakushimaunknown unknown
    6h 15m

  5. Train, car ferry, travel

    1. Take the train from Kumamoto to Kagoshima Chuotrain train
    2. Take the car ferry from Kagoshima to Yakushimacarferry car ferry
    3. Walk from Yakushima to Yakushimaunknown unknown
    8h 30m

  6. Fly from Aso Kumamoto Airport, travel

    1. Fly from Aso Kumamoto Airport (KMJ) to Yakushima Airport (KUM)plane plane KMJ - KUM
    2. Walk from Yakushima Airport (KUM) to Yakushimaunknown unknown
    6h 56m

  7. Train, train to Kagoshima Airport, fly, travel

    1. Take the train from Aso(Kumamoto) to Higoozutrain train
    2. Take the train from Higoozu to Kumamototrain train
    3. Take the train from Kumamoto to Kagoshima Chuotrain train
    4. Fly from Kagoshima Airport (KOJ) to Yakushima Airport (KUM)plane plane KOJ - KUM
    5. Walk from Yakushima Airport (KUM) to Yakushimaunknown unknown
    5h 35m

  8. Train, train to Fukuoka Airport, fly, travel

    1. Take the train from Aso(Kumamoto) to Higoozutrain train
    2. Take the train from Higoozu to Kumamototrain train
    3. Take the train from Kumamoto to Hakata Fukuokatrain train
    4. Fly from Fukuoka Airport (FUK) to Yakushima Airport (KUM)plane plane FUK - KUM
    5. Walk from Yakushima Airport (KUM) to Yakushimaunknown unknown
    5h 33m

Aso Kumamoto Airport (KMJ) to Yakushima Airport (KUM) flights

Calendar21Weekly Planes
Duration5h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket¥31,037Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Aso to Yakushima.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 360.8 km
  • Duration: 7h 14m

What companies run services between Aso, Kumamoto, Japan and Yakushima, Japan?

There is no direct connection from Aso to Yakushima. However, you can take the train to Higoozu, take the train to Kumamoto, take the train to Kagoshima Chuo, walk to Kagoshima-Chuo, take the train to Ibusuki, walk to Ibusuki, take the ferry to Yakushima, then travel to Yakushima. Alternatively, you can take a train from Aso(Kumamoto) to Yakushima via Higoozu, Kumamoto, Kagoshima Chuo, Kagoshimachuoekimae, Izurodori, Kagoshima, and Yakushima in around 7h 30m.

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