How to travel from Gotō Islands to Kushiro, Japan
The distance between Gotō Islands and Kushiro is around 1,921km (1,194 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 5h 10m.
7 routes found
We've found 7 different ways to get from Gotō Islands to Kushiro by ferry, plane and train. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Kushiro → Gotō Islands if you're planning a return trip.
Fly
Fly from Fukue (FUJ) to Kushiro (KUH).
- Duration5h 10m
- Flight time3h 50m
- Typical cost¥52,845($385)
+ 3 others5 similiar routes
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Ferry and Train
Take a ferry to Nagasaki then take the train to Hakata, Tokyo, Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto then Minami-Chitose and then to Kushiro(Hokkaido).
- Duration19h 20m
- Departs4 times a day
- Typical cost¥73,925($540)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Gotō Islands and Kushiro
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Gotō Islands to Kushiro by ferry, plane and train. The cheapest option is to take a ferry, then fly and then take the train which costs around ¥46,135 ($335) and will take around 8h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 5h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥52,845 ($385).
The distance between Gotō Islands and Kushiro is around 1,921km (1,194 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,776km (1,104 miles)
It takes around 6h 40m to get from Gotō Islands and Kushiro by ferry and plane.
The quickest way to get from Gotō Islands to Kushiro is to fly which takes around 5h 10m and will set you back approx ¥52,845 ($385).
The cheapest way to travel between Gotō Islands and Kushiro is to take a ferry, then fly and then take the train which will typically cost around ¥46,135 ($335) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Gotō Islands and Kushiro. We recommend that you fly from Fukue (FUJ) to Kushiro (KUH). instead which will take 5h 10m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Gotō Islands and Kushiro. We recommend that you fly from Fukue (FUJ) to Kushiro (KUH). instead which will take 5h 10m.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from Gotō Islands and Kushiro. Flights depart from Fukue (FUJ) and arrive at Kushiro (KUH) - via Nagasaki (NGS). The flight takes around 3h 50m.
There is no direct flight from Gotō Islands to Kushiro. There is however a flight that goes via Nagasaki (NGS) and Tokyo Haneda (HND). This services will take at least 5h 10m (not including layover time).
The flight from Gotō Islands to Kushiro typically takes around 3h 50m. Flights depart from Fukue (FUJ) and and arrive into Kushiro (KUH).
The closest major airport to Kushiro is Kushiro Airport (KUH) (KUH) which is approximately 16km (10 miles) from Kushiro. Nakashibetsu Airport (SHB) (SHB) and New Chitose Airport (CTS) (CTS) 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 Kushiro. We recommend that you take a ferry to Nagasaki then fly from Nagasaki (NGS) to Kushiro (KUH). instead which will take 6h 40m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Gotō Islands to Kushiro is to take a ferry and then fly which takes, on average, 6h 40m and will usually cost around ¥50,380 ($370).
Compare travel optionsbetween Gotō Islands and Kushiro
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly + 5 similar | 5h 10m | ¥52,845($385) | every 20 mins | 2,020km (1,255 miles) |
| Ferry and Plane | 6h 40m | ¥50,380($370) | every 20 mins | 1,931km (1,200 miles) |
| Ferry, Train and Plane | 7h 55m | ¥73,650($540) | every 20 mins | 1,921km (1,194 miles) |
| Ferry to Nagasaki, train and plane | 8h 5m | ¥62,565($455) | every 20 mins | 2,082km (1,294 miles) |
| Ferry, Plane and Train | 8h 10m | ¥46,135($335) | 4 times a day | 2,117km (1,316 miles) |
| Ferry to Nagasaki, train and plane | 9h 15m | ¥73,925($540) | every 20 mins | 2,149km (1,335 miles) |
Ferry and Train | 19h 20m | ¥73,925($540) | 4 times a day | 2,715km (1,687 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Gotō Islands and Kushiro
Airlines
Peach Aviation Limited
AIRDO
Oriental Air Bridge
Ferry operators
Kyuushuu Shosen
Train operators
Airports near Kushiro
The following major airports near Kushiro offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.
Kushiro Airport (KUH)
- Distance
- 16km (10 miles) from Kushiro
Nakashibetsu Airport (SHB)
- Distance
- 80km (49 miles) from Kushiro
New Chitose Airport (CTS)
- Distance
- 221km (137 miles) from Kushiro