How to travel from Gotō Islands to Shimoda, Japan
The distance between Gotō Islands and Shimoda is around 1,174km (729 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a ferry, then fly and then take the train which takes around 6h 35m.
9 routes found
We've found 9 different ways to get from Gotō Islands to Shimoda 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 Shimoda → Gotō Islands if you're planning a return trip.
Ferry, Plane and Train
Take a ferry to Nagasaki then fly from Nagasaki (NGS) to Tokyo Haneda (HND) then take the train to Atami and then to Izukyu Shimoda.
- Duration6h 35m
- Flight time1h 40m
- Typical cost¥39,565($290)
Multiple operators
4 similiar routes
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Ferry and Train
Take a ferry to Nagasaki then take the train to Hakata, Shin-Yokohama then Atami and then to Izukyu Shimoda.
- Duration10h 25m
- Departs4 times a day
- Typical cost¥44,080($320)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Ferry and Car
Take a ferry to Nagasaki then drive to Shimoda.
- Duration14h 60m
- Departs4 times a day
- Typical cost¥25,055($185)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Gotō Islands and Shimoda
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Gotō Islands to Shimoda by ferry, train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take a ferry and then drive which costs around ¥25,055 ($185) and will take around 14h 60m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a ferry, then fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 6h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥39,565 ($290).
The distance between Gotō Islands and Shimoda is around 1,174km (729 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 960km (597 miles)
It takes around 10h 25m to get from Gotō Islands and Shimoda by ferry and train.
The quickest way to get from Gotō Islands to Shimoda is to take a ferry, then fly and then take the train which takes around 6h 35m and will set you back approx ¥39,565 ($290).
The cheapest way to travel between Gotō Islands and Shimoda is to take a ferry and then drive which will typically cost around ¥25,055 ($185) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Gotō Islands and Shimoda. We recommend that you take a ferry to Nagasaki then fly from Nagasaki (NGS) to Tokyo Haneda (HND) then take the train to Atami and then to Izukyu Shimoda. instead which will take 6h 35m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Gotō Islands and Shimoda. We recommend that you take a ferry to Nagasaki then fly from Nagasaki (NGS) to Tokyo Haneda (HND) then take the train to Atami and then to Izukyu Shimoda. instead which will take 6h 35m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Gotō Islands to Shimoda. We recommend that you take a ferry to Nagasaki then fly from Nagasaki (NGS) to Tokyo Haneda (HND) then take the train to Atami and then to Izukyu Shimoda. instead which will take 6h 35m.
The closest major airport to Shimoda is Shizuoka Airport (FSZ) (FSZ) which is approximately 70km (44 miles) from Shimoda. Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND) (HND) and Narita International Airport (NRT) (NRT) 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 Shimoda. We recommend that you take a ferry to Nagasaki then take the train to Hakata, Shin-Yokohama then Atami and then to Izukyu Shimoda. instead which will take 10h 25m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Gotō Islands to Shimoda is to take a ferry and then take the train which takes, on average, 10h 25m and will usually cost around ¥44,080 ($320).
Compare travel optionsbetween Gotō Islands and Shimoda
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Ferry, Plane and Train + 4 similar | 6h 35m | ¥39,565($290) | 4 times a day | 1,275km (792 miles) |
| Ferry to Nagasaki, plane and train | 7h 40m | ¥50,515($370) | 4 times a day | 1,178km (732 miles) |
| Ferry to Nagasaki, train and plane | 7h 55m | ¥42,165($310) | 4 times a day | 1,310km (814 miles) |
| Ferry, Train and Plane | 8hrs | ¥42,300($310) | 4 times a day | 1,325km (823 miles) |
| Ferry to Nagasaki, train and plane | 8h 25m | ¥53,800($395) | 4 times a day | 1,174km (729 miles) |
Ferry and Train + 2 similar | 10h 25m | ¥44,080($320) | 4 times a day | 1,444km (897 miles) |
| Ferry, Bus and Train | 19h 10m | ¥32,995($240) | 5 times a week | 1,366km (849 miles) |
| Ferry to Sasebo Station, bus and train | 22h 40m | ¥28,340($205) | once daily | 1,479km (919 miles) |
Ferry and Car | 14h 60m | ¥25,055($185) | 4 times a day | 1,291km (802 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Gotō Islands and Shimoda
Airlines
Solaseed Air
Skymark Airlines
Star Flyer
Bus companies
Kintetsu Bus
Tokai Bus
Nishitetsu
Ferry operators
Kyuushuu Shosen
Train operators
Airports near Shimoda
The following major airports near Shimoda offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.
Shizuoka Airport (FSZ)
- Distance
- 70km (44 miles) from Shimoda
Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND)
- Distance
- 123km (77 miles) from Shimoda
Narita International Airport (NRT)
- Distance
- 179km (111 miles) from Shimoda