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

The cheapest way to get from Yakushima (Island) to Kagoshima Port is to car ferry which costs ¥5000 - ¥6500 and takes 4h.

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

The fastest way to get from Yakushima (Island) to Kagoshima Port is to fly and bus which takes 1h 27m and costs ¥17000 - ¥65000.

Is there a direct ferry between Yakushima (Island) and Kagoshima Port?

Yes, there is a direct ferry departing from Yakushima and arriving at Kagoshima. Services depart five times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h.

How far is it from Yakushima (Island) to Kagoshima Port?

The distance between Yakushima (Island) and Kagoshima Port is 199 km.

How do I get a ferry ticket from Yakushima (Island) to Kagoshima Port?

Book your Yakushima (Island) to Kagoshima Port ferry tickets online with Omio.

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

The best way to get from Yakushima (Island) to Kagoshima Port without a car is to ferry via Ibusuki which takes 2h 55m and costs ¥13300.

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

It takes approximately 1h 27m to get from Yakushima (Island) to Kagoshima Port, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Kagoshima Port?

There are 236+ hotels available in Kagoshima Port.

Yakushima (Island) to Kagoshima Port - 4 ways to travel via plane, and bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Yakushima (Island) to Kagoshima Port by plane, bus, ferry, or car ferry

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Fly, bus
best
1. Fly from Yakushima Airport (KUM) to Kagoshima Airport (KOJ)plane KUM - KOJ
2. Take the bus from Kagoshima Airport to Tenmonkanbus
1h 27m
¥17,081–62,696
Car ferry
cheapest
1. Take the carferry from Yakushima to Kagoshimacarferry
4h
¥5,200–6,500
Ferry via Ibusuki
1. Take the ferry from Yakushima to Ibusukiferry
2. Take the ferry from Ibusuki to Kagoshimaferry
2h 55m
¥13,300
Ferry
1. Take the ferry from Yakushima to Kagoshimaferry
3h
¥12,200

Yakushima Airport (KUM) to Kagoshima Airport (KOJ) flights

35Weekly Planes

35 minAverage Duration

¥16,381Cheapest Price

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Distance: 198.6 km
Duration: 1h 27m

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

You can take a ferry from Yakushima to Kagoshima via Ibusuki in around 2h 55m.

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