How to travel from Gotō Islands to Kumamoto, Japan
The distance between Gotō Islands and Kumamoto is around 289km (180 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a ferry and then take the train which takes around 4h 10m.
5 routes found
We've found 5 different ways to get from Gotō Islands to Kumamoto 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 Kumamoto → 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 Kumamoto.
- Duration4h 10m
- Departs4 times a day
- Typical cost¥14,785($110)
Multiple operators
Ferry and Bus
Take a ferry to Nagasaki then take the bus to 熊本桜町バスターミナルターミナル.
- Duration5h 40m
- Departs4 times a day
- Typical cost¥11,500($84)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
We’ve grouped similar routes together, click the arrows to see the other options.
Ferry and Car
Take a ferry to Nagasaki then drive to Kuchinotsu Port then take a ferry to Oniike Port then drive to Kumamoto.
- Duration4h 40m
- Departs4 times a day
- Typical cost¥10,540($77)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Gotō Islands and Kumamoto
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Gotō Islands to Kumamoto by ferry, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take a ferry and then take the bus which costs around ¥7,665 ($56) and will take around 7h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a ferry and then take the train and arrive in approximately 4h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥14,785 ($110).
The distance between Gotō Islands and Kumamoto is around 289km (180 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 168km (104 miles)
It takes around 4h 10m to get from Gotō Islands and Kumamoto by ferry and train.
The quickest way to get from Gotō Islands to Kumamoto is to take a ferry and then take the train which takes around 4h 10m and will set you back approx ¥14,785 ($110).
The cheapest way to travel between Gotō Islands and Kumamoto is to take a ferry and then take the bus which will typically cost around ¥7,665 ($56) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Gotō Islands and Kumamoto. We recommend that you take a ferry to Nagasaki then take the train to Shin-Tosu and then to Kumamoto. instead which will take 4h 10m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Gotō Islands and Kumamoto. We recommend that you take a ferry to Nagasaki then take the train to Shin-Tosu and then to Kumamoto. instead which will take 4h 10m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Gotō Islands to Kumamoto. We recommend that you take a ferry to Nagasaki then take the train to Shin-Tosu and then to Kumamoto. instead which will take 4h 10m.
The closest major airport to Kumamoto is Kumamoto Airport (KMJ) (KMJ) which is approximately 30km (18 miles) from Kumamoto. Amakusa Airport (AXJ) (AXJ) 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 Kumamoto. We recommend that you take a ferry to Nagasaki then take the train to Shin-Tosu and then to Kumamoto. instead which will take 4h 10m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Gotō Islands to Kumamoto is to take a ferry and then take the train which takes, on average, 4h 10m and will usually cost around ¥14,785 ($110).
Compare travel optionsbetween Gotō Islands and Kumamoto
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Ferry and Train | 4h 10m | ¥14,785($110) | 4 times a day | 315km (196 miles) |
Ferry and Bus + 2 similar | 5h 40m | ¥11,500($84) | 4 times a day | 319km (198 miles) |
| Ferry to Nagasaki, Bus | 6hrs | ¥8,760($64) | every 20 mins | 299km (186 miles) |
| Ferry to Nagasaki, Bus | 7h 25m | ¥7,665($56) | every 20 mins | 319km (198 miles) |
Ferry and Car | 4h 40m | ¥10,540($77) | 4 times a day | 289km (180 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Gotō Islands and Kumamoto
Ferry operators
Kyuushuu Shosen
Shimatetsu Group
Train operators
Bus companies
Nagasaki Ken-ei Bus
Airports near Kumamoto
The following major airports near Kumamoto offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.
Kumamoto Airport (KMJ)
- Distance
- 30km (18 miles) from Kumamoto
Amakusa Airport (AXJ)
- Distance
- 48km (30 miles) from Kumamoto
Fukuoka Airport (FUK)
- Distance
- 106km (66 miles) from Kumamoto