How to travel from Gotō Islands to Tohoku, Japan
The distance between Gotō Islands and Tohoku is around 1,409km (876 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 5h 5m.
9 routes found
We've found 9 different ways to get from Gotō Islands to Tohoku by ferry, train, bus, taxi, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Tohoku → Gotō Islands if you're planning a return trip.
Fly
Fly from Fukue (FUJ) to Sendai (SDJ).
- Duration5h 5m
- Flight time2h 30m
- Typical cost¥53,255($390)
+ 1 others4 similiar routes
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Ferry and Bus
Take a ferry to Sasebo Station then take the bus to Nishitetsu Tenjin Expressway BT then Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal and then to Furukawa Station.
- Duration1 day 5h
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost¥49,010($360)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Ferry and Train
Take a ferry to Nagasaki then take the train to Hakata then Tokyo and then to Furukawa.
- Duration12h 35m
- Departs4 times a day
- Typical cost¥65,710($480)
Multiple operators
Ferry and Car
Take a ferry to Nagasaki then drive to Tōhoku region.
- Duration20hrs
- Departs4 times a day
- Typical cost¥30,800($225)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Gotō Islands and Tohoku
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Gotō Islands to Tohoku by ferry, train, bus, taxi, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take a ferry and then drive which costs around ¥30,800 ($225) and will take around 20hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 5h 5m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥53,255 ($390).
The distance between Gotō Islands and Tohoku is around 1,409km (876 miles).
It takes around 12h 35m to get from Gotō Islands and Tohoku by ferry and train.
The quickest way to get from Gotō Islands to Tohoku is to fly which takes around 5h 5m and will set you back approx ¥53,255 ($390).
The cheapest way to travel between Gotō Islands and Tohoku is to take a ferry and then drive which will typically cost around ¥30,800 ($225) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Gotō Islands and Tohoku. We recommend that you fly from Fukue (FUJ) to Sendai (SDJ). instead which will take 5h 5m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Gotō Islands and Tohoku. We recommend that you fly from Fukue (FUJ) to Sendai (SDJ). instead which will take 5h 5m.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from Gotō Islands and Tohoku. Flights depart from Fukue (FUJ) and arrive at Sendai (SDJ) - via Fukuoka (FUK). The flight takes around 2h 30m.
There is no direct flight from Gotō Islands to Tohoku. There is however a flight that goes via Fukuoka (FUK). This services will take at least 5h 5m (not including layover time).
The flight from Gotō Islands to Tohoku typically takes around 2h 30m. Flights depart from Fukue (FUJ) and and arrive into Sendai (SDJ).
The closest major airport to Tohoku is Misawa Airport (MSJ) (MSJ) which is approximately 11km (7 miles) from Tohoku. Aomori Airport (AOJ) (AOJ) 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 Tohoku. We recommend that you take a ferry to Nagasaki then take the train to Hakata then Tokyo and then to Furukawa. instead which will take 12h 35m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Gotō Islands to Tohoku is to take a ferry and then take the train which takes, on average, 12h 35m and will usually cost around ¥65,710 ($480).
Compare travel optionsbetween Gotō Islands and Tohoku
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly + 4 similar | 5h 5m | ¥53,255($390) | hourly | 1,409km (876 miles) |
| Ferry, Plane and Train | 7h 25m | ¥73,240($535) | 4 times a day | 1,444km (898 miles) |
| Ferry, Train and Plane | 8hrs | ¥63,110($460) | 4 times a day | 1,480km (920 miles) |
| Ferry to Nagasaki, train and plane | 8h 20m | ¥69,410($505) | 4 times a day | 1,610km (1,000 miles) |
| Ferry to Nagasaki, plane and train | 8h 20m | ¥61,055($445) | 4 times a day | 1,569km (975 miles) |
Ferry and Bus + 1 similar | 1 day 5h | ¥49,010($360) | once daily | 1,811km (1,125 miles) |
| Ferry, Bus and Taxi | 1 day 2h | ¥54,485($400) | once daily | 1,765km (1,097 miles) |
Ferry and Train | 12h 35m | ¥65,710($480) | 4 times a day | 1,777km (1,104 miles) |
Ferry and Car | 20hrs | ¥30,800($225) | 4 times a day | 1,681km (1,044 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Gotō Islands and Tohoku
Airlines
AIRDO
Ibex Airlines
Fuji Dream
Bus companies
Kintetsu Bus
Nishitetsu
Ferry operators
Kyuushuu Shosen
Train operators
Airports near Tohoku
The following major airports near Tohoku offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.
Misawa Airport (MSJ)
- Distance
- 11km (7 miles) from Tohoku
Aomori Airport (AOJ)
- Distance
- 48km (30 miles) from Tohoku
New Chitose Airport (CTS)
- Distance
- 232km (144 miles) from Tohoku