How to travel from Gotō Islands to Hagi, Japan
The distance between Gotō Islands and Hagi is around 392km (244 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a ferry and then take the train which takes around 5h 25m.
6 routes found
We've found 6 different ways to get from Gotō Islands to Hagi by ferry, bus, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Hagi → Gotō Islands if you're planning a return trip.
Ferry and Train
Take a ferry to Nagasaki then take the train to Shin-Tosu and then to Shin-Yamaguchi.
- Duration5h 25m
- Departstwice daily
- Typical cost¥16,840($125)
Multiple operators
3 similiar routes
We’ve grouped similar routes together, click the arrows to see the other options.
Ferry and Bus
Take a ferry to Sasebo Station then take the bus to Hakata Bus Terminal and then to Yamaguchi Station.
- Duration10h 40m
- Departstwice daily
- Typical cost¥12,185($89)
Multiple operators
Ferry and Car
Take a ferry to Nagasaki then drive to Hagi.
- Duration5h 30m
- Departs4 times a day
- Typical cost¥12,045($88)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Gotō Islands and Hagi
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Gotō Islands to Hagi by ferry, bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take a ferry and then drive which costs around ¥12,045 ($88) and will take around 5h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a ferry and then take the train and arrive in approximately 5h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥16,840 ($125).
The distance between Gotō Islands and Hagi is around 392km (244 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 304km (189 miles)
It takes around 6h 10m to get from Gotō Islands and Hagi by ferry, bus and train.
The quickest way to get from Gotō Islands to Hagi is to take a ferry and then take the train which takes around 5h 25m and will set you back approx ¥16,840 ($125).
The cheapest way to travel between Gotō Islands and Hagi is to take a ferry and then drive which will typically cost around ¥12,045 ($88) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Gotō Islands and Hagi. We recommend that you take a ferry to Nagasaki then take the train to Shin-Tosu and then to Shin-Yamaguchi. instead which will take 5h 25m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Gotō Islands and Hagi. We recommend that you take a ferry to Nagasaki then take the train to Shin-Tosu and then to Shin-Yamaguchi. instead which will take 5h 25m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Gotō Islands to Hagi. We recommend that you take a ferry to Nagasaki then take the bus to Hakata Bus Terminal then take the train to Shin-Yamaguchi. instead which will take 6h 10m.
The closest major airport to Hagi is Hagi-Iwami Airport (IWJ) (IWJ) which is approximately 47km (29 miles) from Hagi. Yamaguchi Ube Airport (UBJ) (UBJ) 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 Gotō Islands to Hagi. We recommend that you take a ferry to Nagasaki then take the bus to Hakata Bus Terminal then take the train to Shin-Yamaguchi. instead which will take 6h 10m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Gotō Islands to Hagi is to take a ferry, then take the bus and then take the train which takes, on average, 6h 10m and will usually cost around ¥15,195 ($110).
Compare travel optionsbetween Gotō Islands and Hagi
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Ferry and Train + 3 similar | 5h 25m | ¥16,840($125) | twice daily | 439km (273 miles) |
| Ferry to Nagasaki, train | 6h 25m | ¥17,660($130) | 4 times a day | 443km (275 miles) |
| Ferry to Sasebo Station, train | 7h 5m | ¥15,195($110) | twice daily | 392km (244 miles) |
| Ferry, Bus and Train | 6h 10m | ¥15,195($110) | twice daily | 449km (279 miles) |
Ferry and Bus | 10h 40m | ¥12,185($89) | twice daily | 454km (282 miles) |
Ferry and Car | 5h 30m | ¥12,045($88) | 4 times a day | 416km (259 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Gotō Islands and Hagi
Ferry operators
Kyuushuu Shosen
Train operators
Bus companies
Nishitetsu
Airports near Hagi
The following major airports near Hagi offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.
Hagi-Iwami Airport (IWJ)
- Distance
- 47km (29 miles) from Hagi
Yamaguchi Ube Airport (UBJ)
- Distance
- 54km (34 miles) from Hagi
Fukuoka Airport (FUK)
- Distance
- 127km (79 miles) from Hagi