How to travel from Nagoya to Gotō Islands, Japan
The distance between Nagoya and Gotō Islands is around 848km (527 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 10m.
10 routes found
We've found 10 different ways to get from Nagoya to Gotō Islands by plane, ferry, train, bus 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 → Nagoya if you're planning a return trip.
Fly
Fly from Chūbu Centrair (NGO) to Fukue (FUJ).
- Duration3h 10m
- Flight time2hrs
- Typical cost¥29,435($215)
+ 1 others4 similiar routes
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Bus and Ferry
Take the bus to Nishitetsu Tenjin Expressway BT and then to Sasebo then take a ferry to Arikawa.
- Duration16h 30m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost¥18,210($135)
Multiple operators
Train and Ferry
Take the train to Hakata and then to Nagasaki(Nagasaki) then take a ferry to Fukue.
- Duration7h 20m
- Departs4 times a day
- Typical cost¥30,120($220)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Car and Ferry
Drive to Nagasaki then take a ferry to Fukue.
- Duration11h 50m
- Departs4 times a day
- Typical cost¥20,945($155)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Nagoya and Gotō Islands
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Nagoya to Gotō Islands by plane, ferry, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take a ferry which costs around ¥18,210 ($135) and will take around 16h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥29,435 ($215).
The distance between Nagoya and Gotō Islands is around 848km (527 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 793km (493 miles)
It takes around 4h 35m to get from Nagoya and Gotō Islands by plane and ferry.
The quickest way to get from Nagoya to Gotō Islands is to fly which takes around 3h 10m and will set you back approx ¥29,435 ($215).
The cheapest way to travel between Nagoya and Gotō Islands is to take the bus and then take a ferry which will typically cost around ¥18,210 ($135) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Nagoya and Gotō Islands. We recommend that you fly from Chūbu Centrair (NGO) to Fukue (FUJ). instead which will take 3h 10m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Nagoya and Gotō Islands. We recommend that you fly from Chūbu Centrair (NGO) to Fukue (FUJ). instead which will take 3h 10m.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from Nagoya and Gotō Islands. Flights depart from Chūbu Centrair (NGO) and arrive at Fukue (FUJ) - via Fukuoka (FUK). The flight takes around 2hrs.
There is no direct flight from Nagoya to Gotō Islands. There is however a flight that goes via Fukuoka (FUK). This services will take at least 3h 10m (not including layover time).
The flight from Nagoya to Gotō Islands typically takes around 2hrs. Flights depart from Chūbu Centrair (NGO) and and arrive into Fukue (FUJ).
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 Nagoya to Gotō Islands. We recommend that you fly from Chūbu Centrair (NGO) to Nagasaki (NGS) then take a ferry to Fukue. instead which will take 4h 35m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Nagoya to Gotō Islands is to fly and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 4h 35m and will usually cost around ¥35,185 ($255).
Compare travel optionsbetween Nagoya and Gotō Islands
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly + 4 similar | 3h 10m | ¥29,435($215) | every 30 mins | 848km (527 miles) |
| Plane and Ferry | 4h 35m | ¥35,185($255) | 4 times a day | 869km (540 miles) |
| Train, Plane and Ferry | 5h 20m | ¥33,675($245) | 4 times a day | 885km (550 miles) |
| Plane, Train and Ferry | 5h 50m | ¥40,520($295) | 4 times a day | 912km (567 miles) |
| Fly to Fukuoka (FUK), train and ferry | 6h 10m | ¥39,290($285) | 4 times a day | 919km (571 miles) |
Bus and Ferry | 16h 30m | ¥18,210($135) | once daily | 1,008km (626 miles) |
Train and Ferry + 2 similar | 7h 20m | ¥30,120($220) | 4 times a day | 995km (618 miles) |
| Train to Hakata, ferry | 8h 25m | ¥26,150($190) | twice daily | 932km (579 miles) |
| Train, Bus and Ferry | 14h 45m | ¥25,325($185) | once daily | 1,066km (663 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 11h 50m | ¥20,945($155) | 4 times a day | 1,017km (632 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Nagoya and Gotō Islands
Airlines
Solaseed Air
Fuji Dream
Bus companies
Kintetsu Bus
Meitetsu Bus
Nishitetsu
Ferry operators
Kyuushuu Shosen
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