How to travel from Gotō Islands to Wakayama, Japan
The distance between Gotō Islands and Wakayama is around 737km (458 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 60m.
9 routes found
We've found 9 different ways to get from Gotō Islands to Wakayama 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 Wakayama → Gotō Islands if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Train
Fly from Fukue (FUJ) to Kobe (UKB) then take the train to Wakayamashi.
- Duration3h 60m
- Flight time1h 35m
- Typical cost¥16,430($120)
Multiple operators
4 similiar routes
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Ferry and Train
Take a ferry to Nagasaki then take the train to Shin-Tosu then Shin-Osaka and then to Wakayama.
- Duration7h 25m
- Departs4 times a day
- Typical cost¥28,885($210)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Ferry and Bus
Take a ferry to Nagasaki then take the bus to Sannomiya Station.
- Duration14h 45m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost¥23,685($175)
Multiple operators
Ferry and Car
Take a ferry to Nagasaki then drive to Wakayama.
- Duration11hrs
- Departs4 times a day
- Typical cost¥19,575($145)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Gotō Islands and Wakayama
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Gotō Islands to Wakayama by ferry, train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to fly and then take the train which costs around ¥16,430 ($120) and will take around 3h 60m.
The distance between Gotō Islands and Wakayama is around 737km (458 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 612km (380 miles)
It takes around 7h 25m to get from Gotō Islands and Wakayama by ferry and train.
The quickest way to get from Gotō Islands to Wakayama is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 60m and will set you back approx ¥16,430 ($120).
The cheapest way to travel between Gotō Islands and Wakayama is to fly and then take the train which will typically cost around ¥16,430 ($120) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Gotō Islands and Wakayama. We recommend that you fly from Fukue (FUJ) to Kobe (UKB) then take the train to Wakayamashi. instead which will take 3h 60m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Gotō Islands and Wakayama. We recommend that you fly from Fukue (FUJ) to Kobe (UKB) then take the train to Wakayamashi. instead which will take 3h 60m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Gotō Islands to Wakayama. We recommend that you take a ferry to Nagasaki then fly from Nagasaki (NGS) to Osaka Itami (ITM) then take the train to Wakayamashi. instead which will take 5h 45m.
The closest major airport to Wakayama is Kansai International Airport (KIX) (KIX) which is approximately 23km (14 miles) from Wakayama. Kobe Airport (UKB) (UKB) and Tokushima Awaodori Airport (TKS) (TKS) 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 Wakayama. We recommend that you take a ferry to Nagasaki then take the train to Shin-Tosu then Shin-Osaka and then to Wakayama. instead which will take 7h 25m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Gotō Islands to Wakayama is to take a ferry and then take the train which takes, on average, 7h 25m and will usually cost around ¥28,885 ($210).
Compare travel optionsbetween Gotō Islands and Wakayama
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Train + 4 similar | 3h 60m | ¥16,430($120) | hourly | 767km (477 miles) |
| Ferry to Nagasaki, plane and train | 5h 35m | ¥26,970($195) | 4 times a day | 794km (494 miles) |
| Ferry, Plane and Train | 5h 45m | ¥30,800($225) | 4 times a day | 800km (497 miles) |
| Ferry, Train and Plane | 7h 15m | ¥30,800($225) | 4 times a day | 849km (527 miles) |
| Ferry to Nagasaki, train and plane | 7h 40m | ¥37,375($275) | 4 times a day | 737km (458 miles) |
Ferry and Train + 1 similar | 7h 25m | ¥28,885($210) | 4 times a day | 893km (555 miles) |
| Ferry to Sasebo Station, train | 8h 45m | ¥24,640($180) | twice daily | 833km (518 miles) |
Ferry and Bus | 14h 45m | ¥23,685($175) | once daily | 938km (583 miles) |
Ferry and Car | 11hrs | ¥19,575($145) | 4 times a day | 926km (575 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Gotō Islands and Wakayama
Airlines
Skymark Airlines
Ibex Airlines
Oriental Air Bridge
Ferry operators
Kyuushuu Shosen
Nankai ferry
Train operators
Nankai Railways
Bus companies
Kintetsu Bus
Airports near Wakayama
The following major airports near Wakayama offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.
Kansai International Airport (KIX)
- Distance
- 23km (14 miles) from Wakayama
Kobe Airport (UKB)
- Distance
- 45km (28 miles) from Wakayama
Tokushima Awaodori Airport (TKS)
- Distance
- 55km (34 miles) from Wakayama