How to travel from Morioka to Gotō Islands, Japan
The distance between Morioka and Gotō Islands is around 1,459km (906 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take a ferry which takes around 6h 10m.
8 routes found
We've found 8 different ways to get from Morioka 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 → Morioka if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Ferry
Fly from Morioka (HNA) to Nagasaki (NGS) then take a ferry to Fukue.
- Duration6h 10m
- Flight time2h 45m
- Typical cost¥35,045($255)
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 15m
- Departs4 times a day
- Typical cost¥51,335($375)
Multiple operators
Bus and Ferry
Take the bus to Sendai then Kyōto and then to Nagasaki Shinchi then take a ferry to Fukue.
- Duration1 day 3h
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost¥37,235($270)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Car and Ferry
Drive to Nagasaki then take a ferry to Fukue.
- Duration20h 55m
- Departs4 times a day
- Typical cost¥32,170($235)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Morioka and Gotō Islands
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Morioka to Gotō Islands by train, ferry, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to drive and then take a ferry which costs around ¥32,170 ($235) and will take around 20h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take a ferry and arrive in approximately 6h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥35,045 ($255).
The distance between Morioka and Gotō Islands is around 1,459km (906 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,350km (839 miles)
It takes around 12h 15m to get from Morioka and Gotō Islands by train and ferry.
The quickest way to get from Morioka to Gotō Islands is to fly and then take a ferry which takes around 6h 10m and will set you back approx ¥35,045 ($255).
The cheapest way to travel between Morioka and Gotō Islands is to drive and then take a ferry which will typically cost around ¥32,170 ($235) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Morioka and Gotō Islands. We recommend that you fly from Morioka (HNA) to Nagasaki (NGS) then take a ferry to Fukue. instead which will take 6h 10m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Morioka and Gotō Islands. We recommend that you fly from Morioka (HNA) to Nagasaki (NGS) then take a ferry to Fukue. instead which will take 6h 10m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Morioka to Gotō Islands. We recommend that you fly from Morioka (HNA) to Nagasaki (NGS) then take a ferry to Fukue. instead which will take 6h 10m.
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 Morioka 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 15m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Morioka to Gotō Islands is to take the train and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 12h 15m and will usually cost around ¥51,335 ($375).
Compare travel optionsbetween Morioka and Gotō Islands
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Ferry + 3 similar | 6h 10m | ¥35,045($255) | 4 times a day | 1,459km (906 miles) |
| Plane, Train and Ferry | 7h 10m | ¥41,890($305) | 4 times a day | 1,461km (908 miles) |
| Train, Plane and Ferry | 7h 35m | ¥40,250($295) | 4 times a day | 1,537km (955 miles) |
| Train to Sendai(Miyagi/Jr), plane and ferry | 8hrs | ¥48,735($355) | 4 times a day | 1,533km (953 miles) |
Train and Ferry | 12h 15m | ¥51,335($375) | 4 times a day | 1,830km (1,137 miles) |
Bus and Ferry + 1 similar | 1 day 3h | ¥37,235($270) | once daily | 1,849km (1,149 miles) |
| Bus to Sendai, ferry | 1 day 3h | ¥33,540($245) | once daily | 1,873km (1,164 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 20h 55m | ¥32,170($235) | 4 times a day | 1,772km (1,101 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Morioka and Gotō Islands
Airlines
Solaseed Air
Fuji Dream
Ibex Airlines
Ferry operators
Kyuushuu Shosen
Bus companies
JR Bus Tōhoku
Kintetsu Bus
Willer Express
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