How to travel from Sapporo to Gotō Islands, Japan
The distance between Sapporo and Gotō Islands is around 1,668km (1,036 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 10m.
7 routes found
We've found 7 different ways to get from Sapporo to Gotō Islands by train, plane, ferry and bus. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Gotō Islands → Sapporo if you're planning a return trip.
Train and Plane
Take the train to New Chitose Airport then fly from New Chitose (CTS) to Fukue (FUJ).
- Duration4h 10m
- Flight time3hrs
- Typical cost¥33,675($245)
Multiple operators
3 similiar routes
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Train and Ferry
Take the train to Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto, Tokyo then Hakata and then to Nagasaki(Nagasaki) then take a ferry to Fukue.
- Duration16h 45m
- Departs4 times a day
- Typical cost¥67,080($490)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Ferry and Bus
Take a ferry to Maizuru then take the bus to Sannomiya Bus Terminal and then to Nagasaki Shinchi then take a ferry to Fukue.
- Duration1 day 15h
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost¥37,785($275)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Sapporo and Gotō Islands
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Sapporo to Gotō Islands by train, plane, ferry and bus. The cheapest option is to take the train, then fly and then take a ferry which costs around ¥32,580 ($240) and will take around 7h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥33,675 ($245).
The distance between Sapporo and Gotō Islands is around 1,668km (1,036 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,589km (987 miles)
It takes around 6h 15m to get from Sapporo and Gotō Islands by train, plane and ferry.
The quickest way to get from Sapporo to Gotō Islands is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 10m and will set you back approx ¥33,675 ($245).
The cheapest way to travel between Sapporo and Gotō Islands is to take the train, then fly and then take a ferry which will typically cost around ¥32,580 ($240) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Sapporo and Gotō Islands. We recommend that you take the train to New Chitose Airport then fly from New Chitose (CTS) to Fukue (FUJ). instead which will take 4h 10m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Sapporo and Gotō Islands. We recommend that you take the train to New Chitose Airport then fly from New Chitose (CTS) to Fukue (FUJ). instead which will take 4h 10m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Sapporo to Gotō Islands. We recommend that you take the train to New Chitose Airport then fly from New Chitose (CTS) to Nagasaki (NGS) then take a ferry to Fukue. instead which will take 6h 15m.
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 Sapporo to Gotō Islands. We recommend that you take the train to New Chitose Airport then fly from New Chitose (CTS) to Nagasaki (NGS) then take a ferry to Fukue. instead which will take 6h 15m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Sapporo to Gotō Islands is to take the train, then fly and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 6h 15m and will usually cost around ¥33,950 ($250).
Compare travel optionsbetween Sapporo and Gotō Islands
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train and Plane + 3 similar | 4h 10m | ¥33,675($245) | every 20 mins | 1,668km (1,036 miles) |
| Train, Plane and Ferry | 6h 15m | ¥33,950($250) | 4 times a day | 1,795km (1,115 miles) |
| Train to New Chitose Airport, plane and ferry | 7h 20m | ¥32,580($240) | 4 times a day | 1,739km (1,081 miles) |
| Train to New Chitose Airport, plane and ferry | 8h 10m | ¥46,135($335) | 4 times a day | 2,012km (1,250 miles) |
Train and Ferry + 1 similar | 16h 45m | ¥67,080($490) | 4 times a day | 2,456km (1,526 miles) |
| Bus, Train and Ferry | 1 day 6h | ¥60,645($445) | once daily | 2,473km (1,537 miles) |
Ferry and Bus | 1 day 15h | ¥37,785($275) | once daily | 2,080km (1,292 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Sapporo and Gotō Islands
Airlines
Skymark Airlines
Solaseed Air
AIRDO
Train operators
Bus companies
Hokkaido Access Network
Hakodate Teisan Bus
JR Bus Kanto
Kintetsu Bus
Nihon Kotsu
Ferry operators
Kyuushuu Shosen
Shin Nihonkai Ferry
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