How to travel from Hachinohe to Gotō Islands, Japan
The distance between Hachinohe and Gotō Islands is around 1,574km (978 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take a ferry which takes around 6h 25m.
8 routes found
We've found 8 different ways to get from Hachinohe to Gotō Islands by train, ferry, 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 Gotō Islands → Hachinohe if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Ferry
Fly from Misawa (MSJ) to Nagasaki (NGS) then take a ferry to Fukue.
- Duration6h 25m
- Flight time3h 20m
- Typical cost¥127,865($935)
Multiple operators
3 similiar routes
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Train and Ferry
Take the train to Tokyo then Hakata and then to Nagasaki(Nagasaki) then take a ferry to Fukue.
- Duration12h 5m
- Departs4 times a day
- Typical cost¥53,530($390)
Multiple operators
Bus and Ferry
Take the bus to Sendai Station then Kyōto and then to Nagasaki Shinchi then take a ferry to Fukue.
- Duration1 day 4h
- Departs5 times a week
- Typical cost¥39,700($290)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Car and Ferry
Drive to Nagasaki then take a ferry to Fukue.
- Duration22h 30m
- Departs4 times a day
- Typical cost¥33,950($250)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Hachinohe and Gotō Islands
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Hachinohe to Gotō Islands by train, ferry, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to drive and then take a ferry which costs around ¥33,950 ($250) and will take around 22h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take a ferry and arrive in approximately 6h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥127,865 ($935).
The distance between Hachinohe and Gotō Islands is around 1,574km (978 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,422km (884 miles)
It takes around 12h 5m to get from Hachinohe and Gotō Islands by train and ferry.
The quickest way to get from Hachinohe to Gotō Islands is to fly and then take a ferry which takes around 6h 25m and will set you back approx ¥127,865 ($935).
The cheapest way to travel between Hachinohe and Gotō Islands is to drive and then take a ferry which will typically cost around ¥33,950 ($250) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Hachinohe and Gotō Islands. We recommend that you fly from Misawa (MSJ) to Nagasaki (NGS) then take a ferry to Fukue. instead which will take 6h 25m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Hachinohe and Gotō Islands. We recommend that you fly from Misawa (MSJ) to Nagasaki (NGS) then take a ferry to Fukue. instead which will take 6h 25m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Hachinohe to Gotō Islands. We recommend that you fly from Misawa (MSJ) to Nagasaki (NGS) then take a ferry to Fukue. instead which will take 6h 25m.
The closest major airport to Gotō Islands is Nagasaki Airport (NGS) (NGS) which is approximately 104km (65 miles) from Gotō Islands. Amakusa Airport (AXJ) (AXJ) and Fukuoka Airport (FUK) (FUK) 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 Hachinohe to Gotō Islands. We recommend that you take the train to Tokyo then Hakata and then to Nagasaki(Nagasaki) then take a ferry to Fukue. instead which will take 12h 5m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Hachinohe to Gotō Islands is to take the train and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 12h 5m and will usually cost around ¥53,530 ($390).
Compare travel optionsbetween Hachinohe and Gotō Islands
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Ferry + 3 similar | 6h 25m | ¥127,865($935) | 4 times a day | 1,729km (1,075 miles) |
| Train, Plane and Ferry | 7h 10m | ¥50,380($370) | 4 times a day | 1,620km (1,006 miles) |
| Train to Shin-Hanamaki, plane and ferry | 7h 30m | ¥49,560($360) | once daily | 1,574km (978 miles) |
| Plane, Train and Ferry | 7h 40m | ¥131,970($965) | 4 times a day | 1,624km (1,009 miles) |
Train and Ferry | 12h 5m | ¥53,530($390) | 4 times a day | 1,934km (1,202 miles) |
Bus and Ferry + 1 similar | 1 day 4h | ¥39,700($290) | 5 times a week | 1,987km (1,234 miles) |
| Bus to Sendai Station, ferry | 1 day 5h | ¥36,005($265) | 5 times a week | 2,011km (1,250 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 22h 30m | ¥33,950($250) | 4 times a day | 1,884km (1,171 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Hachinohe and Gotō Islands
Bus companies
Nanbu Bus
Kintetsu Bus
JR Bus Tōhoku
Willer Express
Nishitetsu
Airlines
Fuji Dream
Train operators
Ferry operators
Kyuushuu Shosen
Airports near Gotō Islands
The following major airports near Gotō Islands offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.
Nagasaki Airport (NGS)
- Distance
- 104km (65 miles) from Gotō Islands
Amakusa Airport (AXJ)
- Distance
- 125km (78 miles) from Gotō Islands
Fukuoka Airport (FUK)
- Distance
- 179km (111 miles) from Gotō Islands