What is the cheapest way to get from Tanega Shima to Yakushima (Island)?

The cheapest way to get from Tanega Shima to Yakushima (Island) is to ferry which costs ¥5500 and takes 50 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Tanega Shima to Yakushima (Island)?

The fastest way to get from Tanega Shima to Yakushima (Island) is to ferry which takes 50 min and costs ¥5500.

Is there a direct ferry between Tanega Shima and Yakushima (Island)?

Yes, there is a direct ferry departing from Tanegashima and arriving at Yakushima. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 50 min.

How far is it from Tanega Shima to Yakushima (Island)?

The distance between Tanega Shima and Yakushima (Island) is 53 km.

How do I get a ferry ticket from Tanega Shima to Yakushima (Island)?

Book your Tanega Shima to Yakushima (Island) ferry tickets online with Omio.

How do I travel from Tanega Shima to Yakushima (Island) without a car?

The best way to get from Tanega Shima to Yakushima (Island) without a car is to ferry which takes 50 min and costs ¥5500.

How long does it take to get from Tanega Shima to Yakushima (Island)?

The ferry from Tanegashima to Yakushima takes 50 min including transfers and departs three times a day.

How long is the flight from Tanega Shima to Yakushima (Island)?

There is no direct flight from Tanegashima Airport to Yakushima Airport Airport. The quickest flight takes 3h 45m and has one stopover.

Which airlines fly from Tanegashima Airport to Yakushima Airport Airport?

Japan Airlines offers flights from Tanegashima Airport to Yakushima Airport Airport.

Where can I stay near Yakushima (Island)?

There are 86+ hotels available in Yakushima (Island).

Tanega Shima to Yakushima (Island) - 3 ways to travel via ferry, and plane

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There are 3 ways to get from Tanega Shima to Yakushima (Island) by ferry, plane, or car ferry

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Ferry
best
1. Take the ferry from Tanegashima to Yakushimaferry
50 min
¥5,500
Fly
1. Fly from Tanegashima (TNE) to Yakushima Airport (KUM)plane TNE - KUM
3h 45m
¥41,000–140,000
Car ferry
1. Take the carferry from Shimama Port to Miyanoura Portcarferry
1h 32m

Tanegashima (TNE) to Yakushima Airport (KUM) flights

35Weekly Planes

5h 1mAverage Duration

¥41,703Cheapest Price

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Distance: 52.8 km
Duration: 50 min

What companies run services between Tanega Shima, Kagoshima-ken, Japan and Yakushima (Island), Japan?

Toppy & Rocket operates a ferry from Tanegashima to Yakushima 3 times a day. Tickets cost ¥5,500 and the journey takes 50 min. Alternatively, Japan Airlines flies from Tanegashima (TNE) to Yakushima Airport (KUM) 5 times a day.

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