How to travel from Gotō Islands to Fukushima, Japan
The distance between Gotō Islands and Fukushima is around 1,305km (811 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 60m.
9 routes found
We've found 9 different ways to get from Gotō Islands to Fukushima by ferry, train, 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 Fukushima → Gotō Islands if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Train
Fly from Fukue (FUJ) to Sendai (SDJ) then take the train to Fukushima(Fukushima).
- Duration3h 60m
- Flight time2h 30m
- Typical cost¥36,825($270)
Multiple operators
4 similiar routes
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Ferry and Train
Take a ferry to Nagasaki then take the train to Hakata then Tokyo and then to Fukushima(Fukushima).
- Duration10h 30m
- Departs4 times a day
- Typical cost¥45,860($335)
Multiple operators
Ferry to Nagasaki, bus
Take a ferry to Nagasaki then take the bus to Nishitetsu Tenjin Expressway Bus Terminal then Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal and then to Fukushima Station.
- Duration23h 30m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost¥30,530($225)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Ferry and Car
Take a ferry to Nagasaki then drive to Fukushima.
- Duration18h 20m
- Departs4 times a day
- Typical cost¥29,295($215)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Gotō Islands and Fukushima
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Gotō Islands to Fukushima by ferry, train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take a ferry and then take the bus which costs around ¥29,025 ($210) and will take around 1 day 3h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 60m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥36,825 ($270).
The distance between Gotō Islands and Fukushima is around 1,305km (811 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,195km (742 miles)
It takes around 10h 30m to get from Gotō Islands and Fukushima by ferry and train.
The quickest way to get from Gotō Islands to Fukushima is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 60m and will set you back approx ¥36,825 ($270).
The cheapest way to travel between Gotō Islands and Fukushima is to take a ferry and then take the bus which will typically cost around ¥29,025 ($210) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Gotō Islands and Fukushima. We recommend that you fly from Fukue (FUJ) to Sendai (SDJ) then take the train to Fukushima(Fukushima). instead which will take 3h 60m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Gotō Islands and Fukushima. We recommend that you fly from Fukue (FUJ) to Sendai (SDJ) then take the train to Fukushima(Fukushima). instead which will take 3h 60m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Gotō Islands to Fukushima. We recommend that you take a ferry to Nagasaki then fly from Nagasaki (NGS) to Sendai (SDJ) then take the train to Fukushima(Fukushima). instead which will take 6hrs.
The closest major airport to Fukushima is Fukushima Airport (FKS) (FKS) which is approximately 59km (37 miles) from Fukushima. Narita International Airport (NRT) (NRT) and Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND) (HND) 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 Fukushima. We recommend that you take a ferry to Nagasaki then take the train to Hakata then Tokyo and then to Fukushima(Fukushima). instead which will take 10h 30m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Gotō Islands to Fukushima is to take a ferry and then take the train which takes, on average, 10h 30m and will usually cost around ¥45,860 ($335).
Compare travel optionsbetween Gotō Islands and Fukushima
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Train + 4 similar | 3h 60m | ¥36,825($270) | every 30 mins | 1,364km (847 miles) |
| Ferry to Nagasaki, plane and train | 5h 45m | ¥51,750($380) | 4 times a day | 1,305km (811 miles) |
| Ferry, Plane and Train | 6hrs | ¥60,375($440) | 4 times a day | 1,433km (891 miles) |
| Ferry to Nagasaki, plane and train | 6h 15m | ¥41,205($300) | 4 times a day | 1,384km (860 miles) |
| Ferry, Train and Plane | 6h 55m | ¥46,685($340) | 4 times a day | 1,435km (892 miles) |
Ferry and Train | 10h 30m | ¥45,860($335) | 4 times a day | 1,591km (989 miles) |
Ferry to Nagasaki, bus + 1 similar | 23h 30m | ¥30,530($225) | once daily | 1,650km (1,025 miles) |
| Ferry and Bus | 1 day 3h | ¥29,025($210) | once daily | 1,729km (1,074 miles) |
Ferry and Car | 18h 20m | ¥29,295($215) | 4 times a day | 1,573km (978 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Gotō Islands and Fukushima
Airlines
Peach Aviation Limited
Skymark Airlines
Solaseed Air
Bus companies
Kintetsu Bus
Nishitetsu
Willer Express
Ferry operators
Kyuushuu Shosen
Train operators
Airports near Fukushima
The following major airports near Fukushima offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.
Fukushima Airport (FKS)
- Distance
- 59km (37 miles) from Fukushima
Narita International Airport (NRT)
- Distance
- 220km (137 miles) from Fukushima
Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND)
- Distance
- 253km (157 miles) from Fukushima