How to travel from Maizuru to Gotō Islands, Japan
The distance between Maizuru and Gotō Islands is around 784km (487 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 3h 55m.
9 routes found
We've found 9 different ways to get from Maizuru to Gotō Islands by bus, plane, ferry, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Gotō Islands → Maizuru if you're planning a return trip.
Bus and Plane
Take the bus to Osaka Airport then fly from Osaka Itami (ITM) to Fukue (FUJ).
- Duration3h 55m
- Flight time1h 50m
- Typical cost¥28,340($205)
Multiple operators
3 similiar routes
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Train and Ferry
Take the train to Kyoto then Hakata and then to Nagasaki(Nagasaki) then take a ferry to Fukue.
- Duration8h 20m
- Departs4 times a day
- Typical cost¥30,390($220)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Bus and Ferry
Take the bus to Sannomiya Bus Terminal and then to Nagasaki Shinchi then take a ferry to Fukue.
- Duration14h 25m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost¥22,860($165)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Car and Ferry
Drive to Nagasaki then take a ferry to Fukue.
- Duration10h 40m
- Departs4 times a day
- Typical cost¥19,165($140)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Maizuru and Gotō Islands
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Maizuru to Gotō Islands by bus, plane, ferry, train and car. The cheapest option is to drive and then take a ferry which costs around ¥19,165 ($140) and will take around 10h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥28,340 ($205).
The distance between Maizuru and Gotō Islands is around 784km (487 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 674km (419 miles)
It takes around 5h 20m to get from Maizuru and Gotō Islands by bus, plane and ferry.
The quickest way to get from Maizuru to Gotō Islands is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 3h 55m and will set you back approx ¥28,340 ($205).
The cheapest way to travel between Maizuru and Gotō Islands is to drive and then take a ferry which will typically cost around ¥19,165 ($140) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Maizuru and Gotō Islands. We recommend that you take the bus to Osaka Airport then fly from Osaka Itami (ITM) to Fukue (FUJ). instead which will take 3h 55m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Maizuru and Gotō Islands. We recommend that you take the bus to Osaka Airport then fly from Osaka Itami (ITM) to Fukue (FUJ). instead which will take 3h 55m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Maizuru to Gotō Islands. We recommend that you take the bus to Osaka Airport then fly from Osaka Itami (ITM) to Nagasaki (NGS) then take a ferry to Fukue. instead which will take 5h 20m.
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 Maizuru to Gotō Islands. We recommend that you take the bus to Osaka Airport then fly from Osaka Itami (ITM) to Nagasaki (NGS) then take a ferry to Fukue. instead which will take 5h 20m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Maizuru to Gotō Islands is to take the bus, then fly and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 5h 20m and will usually cost around ¥29,980 ($220).
Compare travel optionsbetween Maizuru and Gotō Islands
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bus and Plane + 3 similar | 3h 55m | ¥28,340($205) | twice daily | 784km (487 miles) |
| Bus, Plane and Ferry | 5h 20m | ¥29,980($220) | twice daily | 807km (502 miles) |
| Bus to Sannomiya Bus Terminal, plane and ferry | 5h 40m | ¥26,150($190) | 4 times a day | 820km (510 miles) |
| Bus, Plane, Train and Ferry | 6h 55m | ¥29,980($220) | twice daily | 855km (531 miles) |
Train and Ferry + 1 similar | 8h 20m | ¥30,390($220) | 4 times a day | 957km (594 miles) |
| Train to Kyoto, ferry | 9h 20m | ¥26,420($195) | twice daily | 894km (555 miles) |
Bus and Ferry + 1 similar | 14h 25m | ¥22,860($165) | once daily | 971km (604 miles) |
| Bus to Sannomiya Bus Terminal, ferry | 22h 5m | ¥24,780($180) | 3 times a week | 1,149km (714 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 10h 40m | ¥19,165($140) | 4 times a day | 896km (557 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Maizuru and Gotō Islands
Bus companies
Nihon Kotsu
Kintetsu Bus
JR Shikoku Bus
Iyotetsu
Nishitetsu
Ferry operators
Kyuushuu Shosen
Airlines
Skymark Airlines
Oriental Air Bridge
Ibex Airlines
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