The distance between Gotō Islands and Kōchi is around 522km (324 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2h 25m.
We've found 8 different ways to get from Gotō Islands to Kōchi 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 Kōchi → Gotō Islands if you're planning a return trip.
Fly from Fukue (FUJ) to Kochi (KCZ).
Oriental Air Bridge
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Take a ferry to Sasebo Station then take the bus to Hakata Bus Terminal then Matsuyama IC and then to Harimayabashi.
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Take a ferry to Nagasaki then take the train to Hakata then Okayama and then to Kochi(Kochi).
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Take a ferry to Nagasaki then drive to Kōchi.
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There are several options for getting from Gotō Islands to Kōchi by ferry, train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to fly which costs around ¥15,880 ($115) and will take around 2h 25m.
The distance between Gotō Islands and Kōchi is around 522km (324 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 448km (278 miles)
It takes around 8h 20m to get from Gotō Islands and Kōchi by ferry and train.
The quickest way to get from Gotō Islands to Kōchi is to fly which takes around 2h 25m and will set you back approx ¥15,880 ($115).
The cheapest way to travel between Gotō Islands and Kōchi is to fly which will typically cost around ¥15,880 ($115) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Gotō Islands and Kōchi. We recommend that you fly from Fukue (FUJ) to Kochi (KCZ). instead which will take 2h 25m.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Gotō Islands and Kōchi. We recommend that you fly from Fukue (FUJ) to Kochi (KCZ). instead which will take 2h 25m.
Yes you can fly from Gotō Islands and Kōchi. Flights depart from Fukue (FUJ) and arrive at Kochi (KCZ) - via Fukuoka (FUK). The flight takes around 1h 35m.
There is no direct flight from Gotō Islands to Kōchi. There is however a flight that goes via Fukuoka (FUK). This services will take at least 2h 25m (not including layover time).
The flight from Gotō Islands to Kōchi typically takes around 1h 35m. Flights depart from Fukue (FUJ) and and arrive into Kochi (KCZ).
The closest major airport to Kōchi is Kochi Ryoma Airport (KCZ) (KCZ) which is approximately 13km (8 miles) from Kōchi. Kansai International Airport (KIX) (KIX) and Fukuoka Airport (FUK) (FUK) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Gotō Islands to Kōchi. We recommend that you take a ferry to Nagasaki then take the train to Hakata then Okayama and then to Kochi(Kochi). instead which will take 8h 20m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Gotō Islands to Kōchi is to take a ferry and then take the train which takes, on average, 8h 20m and will usually cost around ¥28,065 ($205).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Fly + 2 similar | 2h 25m | ¥15,880($115) | hourly | 522km (324 miles) |
Ferry and Plane | 4h 50m | ¥40,795($300) | 4 times a day | 937km (582 miles) |
Ferry, Train and Plane | 5h 20m | ¥29,845($220) | 4 times a day | 593km (369 miles) |
Ferry and Bus | 17h 25m | ¥19,030($140) | 3 times a week | 867km (539 miles) |
Ferry and Train + 2 similar | 8h 20m | ¥28,065($205) | 4 times a day | 844km (524 miles) |
Ferry to Sasebo Station, train | 9h 20m | ¥24,095($175) | twice daily | 781km (485 miles) |
Ferry, Bus and Train | 8h 45m | ¥24,780($180) | 4 times a day | 845km (525 miles) |
Ferry and Car | 9h 40m | ¥17,660($130) | 4 times a day | 793km (493 miles) |
Nishitetsu
Ryobi Express
Iyotetsu
JR Shikoku Bus
Kyuushuu Shosen
Oriental Air Bridge
Solaseed Air
The following major airports near Kōchi offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.