How to travel from Gotō Islands to Kanazawa, Japan
The distance between Gotō Islands and Kanazawa is around 866km (538 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3hrs.
10 routes found
We've found 10 different ways to get from Gotō Islands to Kanazawa by plane, ferry, train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Kanazawa → Gotō Islands if you're planning a return trip.
Fly
Fly from Fukue (FUJ) to Komatsu (KMQ).
- Duration3hrs
- Flight time2hrs
- Typical cost¥33,265($245)
Oriental Air Bridge
+ 1 others4 similiar routes
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Ferry and Bus
Take a ferry to Sasebo Station then take the bus to Nishitetsu Tenjin Expressway BT then Meitetsu Nagoya and then to Kanazawa.
- Duration20h 35m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost¥22,590($165)
Multiple operators
Ferry and Train
Take a ferry to Nagasaki then take the train to Shin-Tosu then Shin-Osaka and then to Kanazawa.
- Duration9h 5m
- Departs4 times a day
- Typical cost¥33,130($240)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Ferry and Car
Take a ferry to Nagasaki then drive to Kanazawa.
- Duration12h 50m
- Departs4 times a day
- Typical cost¥22,315($165)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Gotō Islands and Kanazawa
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Gotō Islands to Kanazawa by plane, ferry, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take a ferry and then drive which costs around ¥22,315 ($165) and will take around 12h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥33,265 ($245).
The distance between Gotō Islands and Kanazawa is around 866km (538 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 834km (518 miles)
It takes around 3hrs to get from Gotō Islands and Kanazawa by plane.
The quickest way to get from Gotō Islands to Kanazawa is to fly which takes around 3hrs and will set you back approx ¥33,265 ($245).
The cheapest way to travel between Gotō Islands and Kanazawa is to take a ferry and then drive which will typically cost around ¥22,315 ($165) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Gotō Islands and Kanazawa. We recommend that you fly from Fukue (FUJ) to Komatsu (KMQ). instead which will take 3hrs.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Gotō Islands and Kanazawa. We recommend that you fly from Fukue (FUJ) to Komatsu (KMQ). instead which will take 3hrs.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from Gotō Islands and Kanazawa. Flights depart from Fukue (FUJ) and arrive at Komatsu (KMQ) - via Fukuoka (FUK). The flight takes around 2hrs.
There is no direct flight from Gotō Islands to Kanazawa. There is however a flight that goes via Fukuoka (FUK). This services will take at least 3hrs (not including layover time).
The flight from Gotō Islands to Kanazawa typically takes around 2hrs. Flights depart from Fukue (FUJ) and and arrive into Komatsu (KMQ).
The closest major airport to Kanazawa is Komatsu Airport (KMQ) (KMQ) which is approximately 29km (18 miles) from Kanazawa. Chubu Centrair International Airport (NGO) (NGO) and Kansai International Airport (KIX) (KIX) 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 Kanazawa. We recommend that you fly from Fukue (FUJ) to Komatsu (KMQ). instead which will take 3hrs.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Gotō Islands to Kanazawa is to fly which takes, on average, 3hrs and will usually cost around ¥33,265 ($245).
Compare travel optionsbetween Gotō Islands and Kanazawa
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly + 4 similar | 3hrs | ¥33,265($245) | hourly | 866km (538 miles) |
| Ferry, Train and Plane | 6hrs | ¥37,645($275) | 4 times a day | 937km (582 miles) |
| Ferry to Nagasaki, plane and train | 6h 45m | ¥48,875($355) | 4 times a day | 1,111km (690 miles) |
| Ferry, Plane and Train | 6h 50m | ¥35,045($255) | 4 times a day | 974km (605 miles) |
| Ferry to Nagasaki, plane and train | 7hrs | ¥31,900($235) | 4 times a day | 990km (615 miles) |
Ferry and Bus | 20h 35m | ¥22,590($165) | once daily | 1,282km (797 miles) |
Ferry and Train + 2 similar | 9h 5m | ¥33,130($240) | 4 times a day | 1,081km (672 miles) |
| Ferry to Sasebo Station, train | 10hrs | ¥29,570($215) | twice daily | 1,023km (636 miles) |
| Ferry, Bus and Train | 19hrs | ¥29,705($215) | once daily | 1,308km (813 miles) |
Ferry and Car | 12h 50m | ¥22,315($165) | 4 times a day | 1,103km (685 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Gotō Islands and Kanazawa
Airlines
Oriental Air Bridge
Star Flyer
Skymark Airlines
Bus companies
Kintetsu Bus
Meitetsu Bus
Nishitetsu
Ferry operators
Kyuushuu Shosen
Train operators
Airports near Kanazawa
The following major airports near Kanazawa offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.
Komatsu Airport (KMQ)
- Distance
- 29km (18 miles) from Kanazawa
Chubu Centrair International Airport (NGO)
- Distance
- 192km (119 miles) from Kanazawa
Kansai International Airport (KIX)
- Distance
- 270km (168 miles) from Kanazawa