How to travel from Gotō Islands to Kudamatsu, Japan
The distance between Gotō Islands and Kudamatsu is around 384km (239 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a ferry and then take the train which takes around 5h 35m.
5 routes found
We've found 5 different ways to get from Gotō Islands to Kudamatsu by 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 Kudamatsu → Gotō Islands if you're planning a return trip.
Ferry and Train
Take a ferry to Nagasaki then take the train to Hakata and then to Tokuyama.
- Duration5h 35m
- Departs4 times a day
- Typical cost¥18,070($130)
Multiple operators
2 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 Kudamatsu City Hall.
- Duration9h 55m
- Departstwice daily
- Typical cost¥10,405($76)
Multiple operators
Ferry and Car
Take a ferry to Nagasaki then drive to Kudamatsu.
- Duration5h 45m
- Departs4 times a day
- Typical cost¥12,595($90)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Gotō Islands and Kudamatsu
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Gotō Islands to Kudamatsu by ferry, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take a ferry and then take the bus which costs around ¥10,405 ($76) and will take around 9h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a ferry and then take the train and arrive in approximately 5h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥18,070 ($130).
The distance between Gotō Islands and Kudamatsu is around 384km (239 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 317km (197 miles)
It takes around 5h 35m to get from Gotō Islands and Kudamatsu by ferry and train.
The quickest way to get from Gotō Islands to Kudamatsu is to take a ferry and then take the train which takes around 5h 35m and will set you back approx ¥18,070 ($130).
The cheapest way to travel between Gotō Islands and Kudamatsu is to take a ferry and then take the bus which will typically cost around ¥10,405 ($76) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Gotō Islands and Kudamatsu. We recommend that you take a ferry to Nagasaki then take the train to Hakata and then to Tokuyama. instead which will take 5h 35m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Gotō Islands and Kudamatsu. We recommend that you take a ferry to Nagasaki then take the train to Hakata and then to Tokuyama. instead which will take 5h 35m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Gotō Islands to Kudamatsu. We recommend that you take a ferry to Nagasaki then take the train to Hakata and then to Tokuyama. instead which will take 5h 35m.
The closest major airport to Kudamatsu is Iwakuni Kintaikyo Airport (IWK) (IWK) which is approximately 36km (22 miles) from Kudamatsu. 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 Kudamatsu. We recommend that you take a ferry to Nagasaki then take the train to Hakata and then to Tokuyama. instead which will take 5h 35m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Gotō Islands to Kudamatsu is to take a ferry and then take the train which takes, on average, 5h 35m and will usually cost around ¥18,070 ($130).
Compare travel optionsbetween Gotō Islands and Kudamatsu
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Ferry and Train + 2 similar | 5h 35m | ¥18,070($130) | 4 times a day | 447km (278 miles) |
| Ferry to Sasebo Station, train | 6h 35m | ¥14,100($105) | twice daily | 384km (239 miles) |
| Ferry, Bus and Train | 6hrs | ¥16,015($115) | 4 times a day | 450km (280 miles) |
Ferry and Bus | 9h 55m | ¥10,405($76) | twice daily | 441km (274 miles) |
Ferry and Car | 5h 45m | ¥12,595($90) | 4 times a day | 453km (281 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Gotō Islands and Kudamatsu
Bus companies
Nishitetsu
Bocho Kotsu
Ferry operators
Kyuushuu Shosen
Train operators
Airports near Kudamatsu
The following major airports near Kudamatsu offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.
Iwakuni Kintaikyo Airport (IWK)
- Distance
- 36km (22 miles) from Kudamatsu
Yamaguchi Ube Airport (UBJ)
- Distance
- 56km (35 miles) from Kudamatsu
Fukuoka Airport (FUK)
- Distance
- 140km (87 miles) from Kudamatsu