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

The cheapest way to get from Yakushima (Island) to Himeji is to ferry and train which costs ¥22000 - ¥28000 and takes 7h 58m.

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

The fastest way to get from Yakushima (Island) to Himeji is to fly and train which takes 3h 6m and costs ¥35000 - ¥75000.

How far is it from Yakushima (Island) to Himeji?

The distance between Yakushima (Island) and Himeji is 759 km.

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

The best way to get from Yakushima (Island) to Himeji without a car is to ferry and train which takes 7h 58m and costs ¥22000 - ¥28000.

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

It takes approximately 3h 6m to get from Yakushima (Island) to Himeji, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Himeji?

There are 99+ hotels available in Himeji.

Yakushima (Island) to Himeji - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, ferry

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There are 7 ways to get from Yakushima (Island) to Himeji by plane, train, ferry, bus, or car

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Fly to Osaka International Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Yakushima Airport (KUM) to Osaka International Airport (ITM)plane KUM - ITM
2. Take the train from Shin Osaka to Himejitrain
3h 6m
¥35,692–73,133
Ferry, train
cheapest
1. Take the ferry from Yakushima to Kagoshimaferry
2. Take the train from Kagoshima Chuo to Himejitrain Sakura
7h 58m
¥22,370–27,370
Ferry, bus, train
1. Take the ferry from Yakushima to Ibusukiferry
2. Take the ferry from Ibusuki to Kagoshimaferry
3. Take the bus from Kagoshima Honkou to Hakata Bus Terminalbus
4. Take the train from Hakata Fukuoka to Hiroshimatrain
5. Take the train from Hiroshima to Himejitrain
11h 34m
¥23,100–33,400
Ferry, drive
1. Take the ferry from Yakushima to Kagoshimaferry
2. Drive from Kagoshima to Himejicar
13h
¥25,200–31,200
Fly to Tokushima Airport, bus
1. Fly from Yakushima Airport (KUM) to Tokushima Airport (TKS)plane KUM - TKS
2. Take the bus from Kousoku Naruto to Kousoku Maikobus
6h
¥40,268–143,875
Fly to Tajima Airport, train
1. Fly from Yakushima Airport (KUM) to Tajima Airport (TJH)plane KUM - TJH
2. Take the train from Ebara to Himejitrain
8h 15m
¥31,184–120,123
Fly to Chūbu Centrair International Airport, train
1. Fly from Yakushima Airport (KUM) to Chūbu Centrair International Airport (NGO)plane KUM - NGO
2. Take the train from Nagoya to Himejitrain
5h 56m

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

49Weekly Planes

3h 25mAverage Duration

¥34,042Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Yakushima (Island) to Himeji.

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Distance: 759.5 km
Duration: 3h 6m

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

There is no direct connection from Yakushima (Island) to Himeji. However, you can fly to Osaka International Airport (ITM), walk to Osaka Itami Airport, take the bus to Shin-Osaka Station, walk to Shin Osaka, then take the train to Himeji. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Yakushima to Himeji via Kagoshima, Izurodori, Kagoshimachuoekimae, and Kagoshima Chuo in around 7h 58m.

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