How to travel from Osaka to Gotō Islands, Japan

The distance between Osaka and Gotō Islands is around 699km (434 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2h 55m.

9 routes found

We've found 9 different ways to get from Osaka 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 IslandsOsaka if you're planning a return trip.

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Fly

Fly from Osaka Itami (ITM) to Fukue (FUJ).

  • Duration2h 55m
  • Flight time1h 50m
  • Typical cost
    ¥26,560($195)
Operated byAll Nippon Airways+ 2 others

3 similiar routes

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Bus and Ferry

Take the bus to Nagasaki Shinchi then take a ferry to Fukue.

  • Duration13h 15m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ¥20,535($150)
Operated by

Multiple operators

1 similiar route

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Train and Ferry

Take the train to Hakata and then to Nagasaki(Nagasaki) then take a ferry to Fukue.

  • Duration6h 40m
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    ¥26,285($190)
Operated by

Multiple operators

1 similiar route

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Car and Ferry

Drive to Nagasaki then take a ferry to Fukue.

  • Duration10h 15m
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    ¥18,755($135)
Operated by

Multiple operators

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Osaka and Gotō Islands

There are several options for getting from Osaka to Gotō Islands by train, ferry, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take a ferry which costs around ¥14,100 ($105) and will take around 15h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 2h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥26,560 ($195).

The distance between Osaka and Gotō Islands is around 699km (434 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 655km (407 miles)

It takes around 6h 40m to get from Osaka and Gotō Islands by train and ferry.

The quickest way to get from Osaka to Gotō Islands is to fly which takes around 2h 55m and will set you back approx ¥26,560 ($195).

The cheapest way to travel between Osaka and Gotō Islands is to take the bus and then take a ferry which will typically cost around ¥14,100 ($105) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Osaka and Gotō Islands. We recommend that you fly from Osaka Itami (ITM) to Fukue (FUJ). instead which will take 2h 55m.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Osaka and Gotō Islands. We recommend that you fly from Osaka Itami (ITM) to Fukue (FUJ). instead which will take 2h 55m.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Osaka and Gotō Islands. Flights depart from Osaka Itami (ITM) and arrive at Fukue (FUJ) - via Fukuoka (FUK). The flight takes around 1h 50m.

There is no direct flight from Osaka to Gotō Islands. There is however a flight that goes via Fukuoka (FUK). This services will take at least 2h 55m (not including layover time).

The flight from Osaka to Gotō Islands typically takes around 1h 50m. Flights depart from Osaka Itami (ITM) 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 Osaka to Gotō Islands. We recommend that you take the train to Hakata 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 Osaka to Gotō Islands is to take the train and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 6h 40m and will usually cost around ¥26,285 ($190).

How do I get from Osaka to Gotō Islands

Compare travel optionsbetween Osaka and Gotō Islands

Transport options from Osaka to Gotō Islands
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 3 similar
2h 55m
¥26,560($195)
every 30 mins699km (434 miles)
Plane and Ferry4h 20m
¥28,200($205)
4 times a day722km (449 miles)
Train, Plane and Ferry4h 20m
¥24,370($180)
4 times a day722km (449 miles)
Plane, Train and Ferry5h 55m
¥28,200($205)
4 times a day770km (479 miles)
Bus and Ferry + 1 similar
13h 15m
¥20,535($150)
once daily874km (543 miles)
Bus to Bus Station Hakata, ferry15h 20m
¥14,100($105)
once daily857km (533 miles)
Train and Ferry + 1 similar
6h 40m
¥26,285($190)
4 times a day828km (514 miles)
Train to Hakata, ferry7h 45m
¥22,315($165)
twice daily765km (475 miles)
Car and Ferry
10h 15m
¥18,755($135)
4 times a day865km (538 miles)

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Airports near Gotō Islands

The following major airports near Gotō Islands offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.

NGS
Nagasaki Airport (NGS)
Domestic Airport
Distance
104km (65 miles) from Gotō Islands
AXJ
Amakusa Airport (AXJ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
125km (78 miles) from Gotō Islands
FUK
Fukuoka Airport (FUK)
International Airport
Distance
179km (111 miles) from Gotō Islands