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How to get fromOsaka to Tokara Islandsby plane, unknown, train, ferry, night bus, bus, or car ferry

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There are 9 ways to get from Osaka to Tokara Islands by plane, unknown, train, ferry, night bus, bus, or car ferry

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  1. Fly Osaka International Airport to Yakushima Airport, travel

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    1. Fly from Osaka International Airport (ITM) to Yakushima Airport (KUM)plane plane ITM - KUM
    2. Walk from Yakushima Airport (KUM) to Tokara Islandsunknown unknown
    4h 52m

  2. Train, ferry, travel

    1. Take the train from Shin Osaka to Kagoshima Chuotrain train
    2. Take the ferry from Kagoshima to Yakushimaferry ferry
    3. Walk from Yakushima to Tokara Islandsunknown unknown
    10h 27m

  3. Train, ferry, travel via Ibusuki

    1. Take the train from Shin Osaka 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 Tokara Islandsunknown unknown
    10h 59m

  4. Night bus, bus, ferry, car ferry, travel

    1. Take the night bus from Ōsaka Station to Kumamoto Kencho-maenightbus night bus
    2. Take the bus from Kumamoto Kencho-mae to Kagoshima Honkōbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Kagoshima to Yakushimaferry ferry
    4. Take the car ferry from Miyanoura Port to Kuchinoerabu Portcarferry car ferry
    5. Walk from Kuchinoerabu Port to Tokara Islandsunknown unknown
    22h 47m

  5. Fly Osaka International Airport to Amami Airport, travel

    1. Fly from Osaka International Airport (ITM) to Amami Airport (ASJ)plane plane ITM - ASJ
    2. Walk from Amami Airport (ASJ) to Tokara Islandsunknown unknown
    6h 26m

  6. Fly Kobe to Yakushima Airport, travel

    1. Fly from Kobe (UKB) to Yakushima Airport (KUM)plane plane UKB - KUM
    2. Walk from Yakushima Airport (KUM) to Tokara Islandsunknown unknown
    6h 32m

  7. Fly Osaka International Airport to Kagoshima Airport, bus, ferry, travel

    1. Fly from Osaka International Airport (ITM) to Kagoshima Airport (KOJ)plane plane ITM - KOJ
    2. Take the bus from Kagoshima Airport to Kagoshima City Hallbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Kagoshima to Yakushimaferry ferry
    4. Walk from Yakushima to Tokara Islandsunknown unknown
    9h 33m

  8. Fly Kobe to Kagoshima Airport, bus, ferry, travel

    1. Fly from Kobe (UKB) to Kagoshima Airport (KOJ)plane plane UKB - KOJ
    2. Take the bus from Kagoshima Airport to Kagoshima City Hallbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Kagoshima to Yakushimaferry ferry
    4. Walk from Yakushima to Tokara Islandsunknown unknown
    9h 54m

  9. Night bus, bus, ferry, travel

    1. Take the night bus from Ōsaka Station to Kumamoto Kencho-maenightbus night bus
    2. Take the bus from Kumamoto Kencho-mae 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 Tokara Islandsunknown unknown
    19h 59m

Osaka International Airport (ITM) to Yakushima Airport (KUM) flights

Calendar42Weekly Planes
Duration3h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket¥33,972Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 759.9 km
  • Duration: 4h 52m

What companies run services between Osaka, Japan and Tokara Islands, Japan?

There is no direct connection from Osaka to Tokara Islands. However, you can take the bus to Osaka Itami Airport South Terminal, walk to Osaka International Airport (ITM) airport, fly to Yakushima Airport (KUM), then travel to Tokara Islands. Alternatively, you can take a train from Shin Osaka to Tokara Islands via Kagoshima Chuo, Kagoshimachuoekimae, Izurodori, Kagoshima, and Yakushima in around 10h 27m.

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