How to travel from Fukuoka to Gotō Islands, Japan

The distance between Fukuoka and Gotō Islands is around 210km (130 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 1h 15m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Fukuoka to Gotō Islands by train, ferry, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out Gotō IslandsFukuoka if you're planning a return trip.

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Fly

Fly from Fukuoka (FUK) to Fukue (FUJ).

  • Duration1h 15m
  • Flight time40min
  • Typical cost
    ¥18,070($130)
Operated by

Oriental Air Bridge

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Bus and Ferry

Take the bus to Nagasaki then take a ferry to Fukue.

  • Duration4h 15m
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    ¥10,265($75)
Operated by

Multiple operators

1 similiar route

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Train and Ferry

Take the train to Nagasaki(Nagasaki) then take a ferry to Fukue.

  • Duration4hrs
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    ¥12,320($90)
Operated by

Multiple operators

1 similiar route

We’ve grouped similar routes together, click the arrows to see the other options.

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Car and Ferry

Drive to Nagasaki then take a ferry to Fukue.

  • Duration3h 30m
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    ¥9,855($72)
Operated by

Multiple operators

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Fukuoka and Gotō Islands

There are several options for getting from Fukuoka to Gotō Islands by train, ferry, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take a ferry which costs around ¥7,255 ($53) and will take around 5h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 1h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥18,070 ($130).

The distance between Fukuoka and Gotō Islands is around 210km (130 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 176km (109 miles)

It takes around 4hrs to get from Fukuoka and Gotō Islands by train and ferry.

The quickest way to get from Fukuoka to Gotō Islands is to fly which takes around 1h 15m and will set you back approx ¥18,070 ($130).

The cheapest way to travel between Fukuoka and Gotō Islands is to take the bus and then take a ferry which will typically cost around ¥7,255 ($53) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Fukuoka and Gotō Islands. We recommend that you fly from Fukuoka (FUK) to Fukue (FUJ). instead which will take 1h 15m.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Fukuoka and Gotō Islands. We recommend that you fly from Fukuoka (FUK) to Fukue (FUJ). instead which will take 1h 15m.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Fukuoka and Gotō Islands. Flights depart from Fukuoka (FUK) and arrive at Fukue (FUJ). The flight takes around 40min.

Yes there is a direct flight between Fukuoka and Gotō Islands with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 40min.

Oriental Air Bridge and All Nippon Airways fly between Fukuoka and Gotō Islands. Flights depart from Fukuoka (FUK) and and arrive into Fukue (FUJ). These flights usually take around 40min.

The flight from Fukuoka to Gotō Islands typically takes around 40min. Flights depart from Fukuoka (FUK) and and arrive into Fukue (FUJ).

The closest major airport to Gotō Islands is Nagasaki Airport (NGS) (NGS) which is approximately 104km (65 miles) from Gotō Islands. Amakusa Airport (AXJ) (AXJ) and Fukuoka Airport (FUK) (FUK) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Fukuoka to Gotō Islands. We recommend that you take the train to Nagasaki(Nagasaki) then take a ferry to Fukue. instead which will take 4hrs.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Fukuoka to Gotō Islands is to take the train and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 4hrs and will usually cost around ¥12,320 ($90).

How do I get from Fukuoka to Gotō Islands

Compare travel optionsbetween Fukuoka and Gotō Islands

Transport options from Fukuoka to Gotō Islands
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly
1h 15m
¥18,070($130)
every 15 mins210km (130 miles)
Bus and Ferry + 1 similar
4h 15m
¥10,265($75)
4 times a day276km (172 miles)
Bus to Sasebo, Ferry5h 30m
¥7,255($53)
twice daily245km (152 miles)
Train and Ferry + 1 similar
4hrs
¥12,320($90)
4 times a day275km (171 miles)
Train to Sasebo, Ferry5hrs
¥8,350($61)
twice daily212km (132 miles)
Car and Ferry
3h 30m
¥9,855($72)
4 times a day273km (169 miles)

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Airports near Gotō Islands

The following major airports near Gotō Islands offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.

NGS
Nagasaki Airport (NGS)
Domestic Airport
Distance
104km (65 miles) from Gotō Islands
AXJ
Amakusa Airport (AXJ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
125km (78 miles) from Gotō Islands
FUK
Fukuoka Airport (FUK)
International Airport
Distance
179km (111 miles) from Gotō Islands