How to travel from Gotō Islands to Chitose, Japan

The distance between Gotō Islands and Chitose is around 1,627km (1,011 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 35m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Gotō Islands to Chitose by ferry, plane, train and bus. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out ChitoseGotō Islands if you're planning a return trip.

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Fly

Fly from Fukue (FUJ) to New Chitose (CTS).

  • Duration3h 35m
  • Flight time3hrs
  • Typical cost
    ¥35,730($260)
Operated byAll Nippon Airways+ 4 others

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Ferry and Train

Take a ferry to Nagasaki then take the train to Hakata, Tokyo then Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto and then to Minami-Chitose.

  • Duration15h 50m
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    ¥65,710($480)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Gotō Islands and Chitose

There are several options for getting from Gotō Islands to Chitose by ferry, plane, train and bus. The cheapest option is to fly which costs around ¥35,730 ($260) and will take around 3h 35m.

The distance between Gotō Islands and Chitose is around 1,627km (1,011 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,589km (987 miles)

It takes around 5h 35m to get from Gotō Islands and Chitose by ferry and plane.

The quickest way to get from Gotō Islands to Chitose is to fly which takes around 3h 35m and will set you back approx ¥35,730 ($260).

The cheapest way to travel between Gotō Islands and Chitose is to fly which will typically cost around ¥35,730 ($260) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Gotō Islands and Chitose. We recommend that you fly from Fukue (FUJ) to New Chitose (CTS). instead which will take 3h 35m.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Gotō Islands and Chitose. We recommend that you fly from Fukue (FUJ) to New Chitose (CTS). instead which will take 3h 35m.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Gotō Islands and Chitose. Flights depart from Fukue (FUJ) and arrive at New Chitose (CTS) - via Fukuoka (FUK). The flight takes around 3hrs.

There is no direct flight from Gotō Islands to Chitose. There is however a flight that goes via Fukuoka (FUK). This services will take at least 3h 35m (not including layover time).

The flight from Gotō Islands to Chitose typically takes around 3hrs. Flights depart from Fukue (FUJ) and and arrive into New Chitose (CTS).

The closest major airport to Chitose is New Chitose Airport (CTS) (CTS) which is approximately 4km (3 miles) from Chitose. Okadama Airport (OKD) (OKD) and Asahikawa Airport (AKJ) (AKJ) 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 Gotō Islands to Chitose. We recommend that you take a ferry to Nagasaki then fly from Nagasaki (NGS) to New Chitose (CTS). instead which will take 5h 35m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Gotō Islands to Chitose is to take a ferry and then fly which takes, on average, 5h 35m and will usually cost around ¥60,645 ($445).

How do I get from Gotō Islands to Chitose

Compare travel optionsbetween Gotō Islands and Chitose

Transport options from Gotō Islands to Chitose
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 2 similar
3h 35m
¥35,730($260)
every 20 mins1,627km (1,011 miles)
Ferry and Plane5h 35m
¥60,645($445)
4 times a day1,753km (1,089 miles)
Ferry, Train and Plane6h 40m
¥36,005($265)
4 times a day1,698km (1,055 miles)
Ferry and Train + 1 similar
15h 50m
¥65,710($480)
4 times a day2,412km (1,499 miles)
Ferry, Bus and Train1 day 1h
¥66,120($485)
once daily2,501km (1,554 miles)

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Airports near Chitose

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

CTS
New Chitose Airport (CTS)
International Airport
Distance
4km (3 miles) from Chitose
OKD
Okadama Airport (OKD)
Domestic Airport
Distance
39km (24 miles) from Chitose
AKJ
Asahikawa Airport (AKJ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
115km (71 miles) from Chitose