How to travel from Gotō Islands to Shizuoka, Japan
The distance between Gotō Islands and Shizuoka is around 1,040km (646 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a ferry, then fly and then take the train which takes around 5h 40m.
11 routes found
We've found 11 different ways to get from Gotō Islands to Shizuoka 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 Shizuoka → Gotō Islands if you're planning a return trip.
Ferry to Nagasaki, plane and train
Take a ferry to Nagasaki then fly from Nagasaki (NGS) to Chūbu Centrair (NGO) then take the train to Shizuoka.
- Duration5h 40m
- Flight time1h 15m
- Typical cost¥46,820($340)
Multiple operators
5 similiar routes
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Ferry and Train
Take a ferry to Nagasaki then take the train to Hakata then Okayama and then to Shizuoka.
- Duration8h 55m
- Departs4 times a day
- Typical cost¥36,280($265)
Multiple operators
3 similiar routes
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Ferry and Car
Take a ferry to Nagasaki then drive to Shizuoka.
- Duration13h 30m
- Departs4 times a day
- Typical cost¥23,135($170)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Gotō Islands and Shizuoka
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Gotō Islands to Shizuoka by ferry, train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take a ferry and then drive which costs around ¥23,135 ($170) and will take around 13h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a ferry, then fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 5h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥46,820 ($340).
The distance between Gotō Islands and Shizuoka is around 1,040km (646 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 917km (570 miles)
It takes around 8h 55m to get from Gotō Islands and Shizuoka by ferry and train.
The quickest way to get from Gotō Islands to Shizuoka is to take a ferry, then fly and then take the train which takes around 5h 40m and will set you back approx ¥46,820 ($340).
The cheapest way to travel between Gotō Islands and Shizuoka is to take a ferry and then drive which will typically cost around ¥23,135 ($170) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Gotō Islands and Shizuoka. We recommend that you take a ferry to Nagasaki then fly from Nagasaki (NGS) to Chūbu Centrair (NGO) then take the train to Shizuoka. instead which will take 5h 40m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Gotō Islands and Shizuoka. We recommend that you take a ferry to Nagasaki then fly from Nagasaki (NGS) to Chūbu Centrair (NGO) then take the train to Shizuoka. instead which will take 5h 40m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Gotō Islands to Shizuoka. We recommend that you take a ferry to Nagasaki then fly from Nagasaki (NGS) to Tokyo Haneda (HND) then take the train to Shizuoka. instead which will take 5h 50m.
The closest major airport to Shizuoka is Shizuoka Airport (FSZ) (FSZ) which is approximately 27km (17 miles) from Shizuoka. Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND) (HND) and Chubu Centrair International Airport (NGO) (NGO) 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 Shizuoka. We recommend that you take a ferry to Nagasaki then take the train to Hakata then Okayama and then to Shizuoka. instead which will take 8h 55m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Gotō Islands to Shizuoka is to take a ferry and then take the train which takes, on average, 8h 55m and will usually cost around ¥36,280 ($265).
Compare travel optionsbetween Gotō Islands and Shizuoka
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Ferry to Nagasaki, plane and train + 5 similar | 5h 40m | ¥46,820($340) | 4 times a day | 1,043km (648 miles) |
| Ferry, Plane and Train | 5h 50m | ¥38,880($285) | 4 times a day | 1,284km (798 miles) |
| Ferry, Train and Plane | 6h 30m | ¥47,915($350) | 4 times a day | 1,040km (646 miles) |
| Ferry to Nagasaki, train and plane | 7h 10m | ¥41,480($305) | 4 times a day | 1,320km (820 miles) |
| Ferry to Nagasaki, train and plane | 7h 15m | ¥45,450($330) | 4 times a day | 1,094km (680 miles) |
| Ferry to Nagasaki, train and plane | 7h 15m | ¥50,925($370) | 4 times a day | 1,091km (678 miles) |
Ferry and Train + 3 similar | 8h 55m | ¥36,280($265) | 4 times a day | 1,170km (727 miles) |
| Ferry to Sasebo Station, train | 9h 35m | ¥32,310($235) | twice daily | 1,107km (688 miles) |
| Ferry, Bus and Train | 16h 35m | ¥29,435($215) | once daily | 1,239km (770 miles) |
| Ferry to Sasebo Station, bus and train | 17h 45m | ¥24,370($180) | once daily | 1,213km (754 miles) |
Ferry and Car | 13h 30m | ¥23,135($170) | 4 times a day | 1,161km (721 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Gotō Islands and Shizuoka
Airlines
Solaseed Air
Fuji Dream
Star Flyer
Bus companies
Kintetsu Bus
Nishitetsu
Meitetsu Bus
Ferry operators
Kyuushuu Shosen
Train operators
Airports near Shizuoka
The following major airports near Shizuoka offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.
Shizuoka Airport (FSZ)
- Distance
- 27km (17 miles) from Shizuoka
Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND)
- Distance
- 142km (88 miles) from Shizuoka
Chubu Centrair International Airport (NGO)
- Distance
- 144km (90 miles) from Shizuoka