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How to get fromKochi (State) to Yakushima (Island)by plane, train, ferry, car, or car ferry

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There are 4 ways to get from Kochi (State) to Yakushima (Island) by plane, train, ferry, car, or car ferry

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  1. Fly from Kochi Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Kochi Airport (KCZ) to Yakushima Airport (KUM)plane plane KCZ - KUM
    6h 42m
    ¥35,960–151,059

  2. Drive, car ferry, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Nankoku to Misakicar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Misaki to Saganosekicarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Saganoseki to Kagoshimacar car
    4. Take the ferry from Kagoshima to Yakushimaferry ferry
    12h 25m
    ¥21,582–25,545

  3. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Gomen to Okayamatrain train
    2. Take the train from Okayama to Kagoshima Chuotrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Kagoshima to Yakushimaferry ferry
    11h 27m

  4. Train, train to Matsuyama Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Tosa-Yamada to Tadotsutrain train
    2. Take the train from Tadotsu to Matsuyama(Ehime)train train
    3. Fly from Matsuyama Airport (MYJ) to Yakushima Airport (KUM)plane plane MYJ - KUM
    10h 1m

Kochi Airport (KCZ) to Yakushima Airport (KUM) flights

Calendar49Weekly Planes
Duration5h 49mAverage Duration
Ticket¥35,199Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Kochi (State) to Yakushima (Island).ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 471.5 km
  • Duration: 6h 42m

What companies run services between Kochi (State), Japan and Yakushima (Island), Japan?

Japan Airlines and All Nippon Airways fly from Kochi Airport (KCZ) to Yakushima Airport (KUM) every 4 hours.

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