How to travel from Hamada to Gotō Islands, Japan
The distance between Hamada and Gotō Islands is around 468km (291 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4hrs.
7 routes found
We've found 7 different ways to get from Hamada 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 → Hamada if you're planning a return trip.
Train and Plane
Take the train to Shin-Yamaguchi and then to Hakata then fly from Fukuoka (FUK) to Fukue (FUJ).
- Duration4hrs
- Flight time40min
- Typical cost¥26,830($195)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Train and Ferry
Take the train to Shin-Yamaguchi then Shin-Tosu and then to Nagasaki(Nagasaki) then take a ferry to Fukue.
- Duration6h 40m
- Departsevery 20 mins
- Typical cost¥20,670($150)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Bus and Ferry
Take the bus to Ōtsuka Station then Hakata Bus Terminal and then to Sasebo then take a ferry to Arikawa.
- Duration11h 55m
- Departstwice daily
- Typical cost¥15,195($110)
Multiple operators
Car and Ferry
Drive to Nagasaki then take a ferry to Fukue.
- Duration6h 50m
- Departs4 times a day
- Typical cost¥13,690($100)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Hamada and Gotō Islands
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Hamada to Gotō Islands by train, ferry, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to drive and then take a ferry which costs around ¥13,690 ($100) and will take around 6h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥26,830 ($195).
The distance between Hamada and Gotō Islands is around 468km (291 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 387km (240 miles)
It takes around 6h 40m to get from Hamada and Gotō Islands by train and ferry.
The quickest way to get from Hamada to Gotō Islands is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4hrs and will set you back approx ¥26,830 ($195).
The cheapest way to travel between Hamada and Gotō Islands is to drive and then take a ferry which will typically cost around ¥13,690 ($100) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Hamada and Gotō Islands. We recommend that you take the train to Shin-Yamaguchi and then to Hakata then fly from Fukuoka (FUK) to Fukue (FUJ). instead which will take 4hrs.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Hamada and Gotō Islands. We recommend that you take the train to Shin-Yamaguchi and then to Hakata then fly from Fukuoka (FUK) to Fukue (FUJ). instead which will take 4hrs.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Hamada to Gotō Islands. We recommend that you take the train to Shin-Yamaguchi and then to Hakata then fly from Fukuoka (FUK) to Fukue (FUJ). instead which will take 4hrs.
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 Hamada to Gotō Islands. We recommend that you take the train to Shin-Yamaguchi then Shin-Tosu and then to Nagasaki(Nagasaki) then take a ferry to Fukue. instead which will take 6h 40m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Hamada to Gotō Islands is to take the train and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 6h 40m and will usually cost around ¥20,670 ($150).
Compare travel optionsbetween Hamada and Gotō Islands
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train and Plane + 1 similar | 4hrs | ¥26,830($195) | every 20 mins | 468km (291 miles) |
| Train, Plane and Ferry | 6h 40m | ¥32,170($235) | every 20 mins | 689km (428 miles) |
Train and Ferry + 2 similar | 6h 40m | ¥20,670($150) | every 20 mins | 528km (328 miles) |
| Train to Shin-Yamaguchi, ferry | 7h 50m | ¥17,110($125) | twice daily | 470km (292 miles) |
| Bus, Train and Ferry | 7h 55m | ¥20,810($150) | 4 times a day | 718km (446 miles) |
Bus and Ferry | 11h 55m | ¥15,195($110) | twice daily | 704km (438 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 6h 50m | ¥13,690($100) | 4 times a day | 526km (327 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Hamada and Gotō Islands
Airlines
Oriental Air Bridge
Ferry operators
Kyuushuu Shosen
Bus companies
Chugoku JR Bus Company
Nishitetsu
Train operators
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