How to travel from Gotō Islands to Naoshima, Japan
The distance between Gotō Islands and Naoshima is around 631km (392 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly, then take the bus, then take the train and then take a ferry which takes around 5hrs.
9 routes found
We've found 9 different ways to get from Gotō Islands to Naoshima by ferry, train, bus and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Naoshima → Gotō Islands if you're planning a return trip.
Ferry, Plane and Train
Take a ferry to Nagasaki then fly from Nagasaki (NGS) to Kobe (UKB) then take the train to Himeji and then to Okayama then take a ferry to Honmura.
- Duration6h 10m
- Flight time1hr
- Typical cost¥29,570($215)
Multiple operators
4 similiar routes
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Ferry and Train
Take a ferry to Nagasaki then take the train to Hakata and then to Okayama then take a ferry to Honmura.
- Duration6h 55m
- Departs4 times a day
- Typical cost¥24,370($180)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Ferry and Bus
Take a ferry to Sasebo Station then take the bus to Hakata Bus Terminal and then to Okayama then take a ferry to Honmura.
- Duration15h 55m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost¥14,920($110)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Gotō Islands and Naoshima
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Gotō Islands to Naoshima by ferry, train, bus and plane. The cheapest option is to take a ferry and then take the bus which costs around ¥14,920 ($110) and will take around 15h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly, then take the bus, then take the train and then take a ferry and arrive in approximately 5hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥22,180 ($160).
The distance between Gotō Islands and Naoshima is around 631km (392 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 515km (320 miles)
It takes around 6h 55m to get from Gotō Islands and Naoshima by ferry and train.
The quickest way to get from Gotō Islands to Naoshima is to fly, then take the bus, then take the train and then take a ferry which takes around 5hrs and will set you back approx ¥22,180 ($160).
The cheapest way to travel between Gotō Islands and Naoshima is to take a ferry and then take the bus which will typically cost around ¥14,920 ($110) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Gotō Islands and Naoshima. We recommend that you fly from Fukue (FUJ) to Tokushima (TKS) then take the bus to Takamatsu Station then take the train to Chayamachi then take a ferry to Honmura. instead which will take 5hrs.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Gotō Islands and Naoshima. We recommend that you fly from Fukue (FUJ) to Tokushima (TKS) then take the bus to Takamatsu Station then take the train to Chayamachi then take a ferry to Honmura. instead which will take 5hrs.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Gotō Islands to Naoshima. We recommend that you take a ferry to Nagasaki then fly from Nagasaki (NGS) to Kobe (UKB) then take the train to Himeji and then to Okayama then take a ferry to Honmura. instead which will take 6h 10m.
The closest major airport to Naoshima is Takamatsu Airport (TAK) (TAK) which is approximately 27km (17 miles) from Naoshima. Okayama Airport (OKJ) (OKJ) 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 Naoshima. We recommend that you take a ferry to Nagasaki then take the train to Hakata and then to Okayama then take a ferry to Honmura. instead which will take 6h 55m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Gotō Islands to Naoshima is to take a ferry and then take the train which takes, on average, 6h 55m and will usually cost around ¥24,370 ($180).
Compare travel optionsbetween Gotō Islands and Naoshima
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Ferry, Plane and Train + 4 similar | 6h 10m | ¥29,570($215) | 4 times a day | 862km (536 miles) |
| Ferry to Nagasaki, plane and train | 6h 35m | ¥34,360($250) | 4 times a day | 913km (567 miles) |
| Ferry to Nagasaki, plane and train | 6h 40m | ¥29,705($215) | 4 times a day | 926km (576 miles) |
| Plane, Bus, Train and Ferry | 5hrs | ¥22,180($160) | 5 times a day | 769km (478 miles) |
| Ferry, Train, Plane and Bus | 7h 55m | ¥36,140($265) | 4 times a day | 840km (522 miles) |
Ferry and Train + 2 similar | 6h 55m | ¥24,370($180) | 4 times a day | 704km (437 miles) |
| Ferry to Sasebo Station, train | 7h 55m | ¥20,125($145) | twice daily | 631km (392 miles) |
| Ferry, Bus and Train | 7h 30m | ¥22,040($160) | 4 times a day | 697km (433 miles) |
Ferry and Bus | 15h 55m | ¥14,920($110) | once daily | 701km (436 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Gotō Islands and Naoshima
Airlines
Skymark Airlines
Peach Aviation Limited
Oriental Air Bridge
Ferry operators
Kyuushuu Shosen
Shikoku Kisen
Train operators
Nankai Railways
Bus companies
Nishitetsu
Tokushima Bus Co
Airports near Naoshima
The following major airports near Naoshima offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.
Takamatsu Airport (TAK)
- Distance
- 27km (17 miles) from Naoshima
Okayama Airport (OKJ)
- Distance
- 35km (22 miles) from Naoshima
Kansai International Airport (KIX)
- Distance
- 116km (72 miles) from Naoshima