How to travel from Obihiro to Gotō Islands, Japan
The distance between Obihiro and Gotō Islands is around 1,800km (1,118 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 5h 55m.
7 routes found
We've found 7 different ways to get from Obihiro to Gotō Islands by plane, ferry, bus and train. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Gotō Islands → Obihiro if you're planning a return trip.
Train and Plane
Take the train to Minami-Chitose then fly from New Chitose (CTS) to Fukue (FUJ).
- Duration5h 55m
- Flight time3hrs
- Typical cost¥37,785($275)
Multiple operators
5 similiar routes
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Train and Ferry
Take the train to Minami-Chitose, Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto, Tokyo then Hakata and then to Nagasaki(Nagasaki) then take a ferry to Fukue.
- Duration18h 30m
- Departs4 times a day
- Typical cost¥70,505($515)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Obihiro and Gotō Islands
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Obihiro to Gotō Islands by plane, ferry, bus and train. The cheapest option is to take the train, then fly and then take a ferry which costs around ¥36,690 ($270) and will take around 9hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 5h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥37,785 ($275).
The distance between Obihiro and Gotō Islands is around 1,800km (1,118 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,694km (1,053 miles)
It takes around 6h 50m to get from Obihiro and Gotō Islands by plane and ferry.
The quickest way to get from Obihiro to Gotō Islands is to take the train and then fly which takes around 5h 55m and will set you back approx ¥37,785 ($275).
The cheapest way to travel between Obihiro and Gotō Islands is to take the train, then fly and then take a ferry which will typically cost around ¥36,690 ($270) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Obihiro and Gotō Islands. We recommend that you take the train to Minami-Chitose then fly from New Chitose (CTS) to Fukue (FUJ). instead which will take 5h 55m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Obihiro and Gotō Islands. We recommend that you take the train to Minami-Chitose then fly from New Chitose (CTS) to Fukue (FUJ). instead which will take 5h 55m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Obihiro to Gotō Islands. We recommend that you fly from Obihiro (OBO) to Nagasaki (NGS) then take a ferry to Fukue. instead which will take 6h 50m.
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 Obihiro to Gotō Islands. We recommend that you fly from Obihiro (OBO) to Nagasaki (NGS) then take a ferry to Fukue. instead which will take 6h 50m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Obihiro to Gotō Islands is to fly and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 6h 50m and will usually cost around ¥42,300 ($310).
Compare travel optionsbetween Obihiro and Gotō Islands
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train and Plane + 5 similar | 5h 55m | ¥37,785($275) | every 2 hours | 1,800km (1,118 miles) |
| Plane and Ferry | 6h 50m | ¥42,300($310) | 4 times a day | 1,990km (1,236 miles) |
| Bus, Plane and Ferry | 8h 15m | ¥44,355($325) | twice daily | 2,140km (1,330 miles) |
| Fly to Saga (HSG), train and ferry | 8h 20m | ¥44,905($330) | 4 times a day | 2,025km (1,258 miles) |
| Plane, Train and Ferry | 8h 30m | ¥50,515($370) | 4 times a day | 2,040km (1,267 miles) |
| Train, Plane and Ferry | 9hrs | ¥36,690($270) | 4 times a day | 1,871km (1,162 miles) |
Train and Ferry | 18h 30m | ¥70,505($515) | 4 times a day | 2,587km (1,608 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Obihiro and Gotō Islands
Airlines
AIRDO
Solaseed Air
Peach Aviation Limited
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