How to travel from Sendai to Gotō Islands, Japan
The distance between Sendai and Gotō Islands is around 1,294km (804 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 50m.
8 routes found
We've found 8 different ways to get from Sendai 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 → Sendai if you're planning a return trip.
Fly
Fly from Sendai (SDJ) to Fukue (FUJ).
- Duration3h 50m
- Flight time2h 45m
- Typical cost¥41,615($305)
+ 2 others3 similiar routes
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Bus and Ferry
Take the bus to Kyōto and then to Nagasaki Shinchi then take a ferry to Fukue.
- Duration24h 40m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost¥34,225($250)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Train and Ferry
Take the train to Omiya(Saitama) then Hakata and then to Nagasaki(Nagasaki) then take a ferry to Fukue.
- Duration11h 35m
- Departs4 times a day
- Typical cost¥47,230($345)
Multiple operators
Car and Ferry
Drive to Nagasaki then take a ferry to Fukue.
- Duration19hrs
- Departs4 times a day
- Typical cost¥30,120($220)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Sendai and Gotō Islands
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Sendai to Gotō Islands by plane, ferry, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to drive and then take a ferry which costs around ¥30,120 ($220) and will take around 19hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥41,615 ($305).
The distance between Sendai and Gotō Islands is around 1,294km (804 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,252km (778 miles)
It takes around 5h 40m to get from Sendai and Gotō Islands by plane and ferry.
The quickest way to get from Sendai to Gotō Islands is to fly which takes around 3h 50m and will set you back approx ¥41,615 ($305).
The cheapest way to travel between Sendai and Gotō Islands is to drive and then take a ferry which will typically cost around ¥30,120 ($220) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Sendai and Gotō Islands. We recommend that you fly from Sendai (SDJ) to Fukue (FUJ). instead which will take 3h 50m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Sendai and Gotō Islands. We recommend that you fly from Sendai (SDJ) to Fukue (FUJ). instead which will take 3h 50m.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from Sendai and Gotō Islands. Flights depart from Sendai (SDJ) and arrive at Fukue (FUJ) - via Fukuoka (FUK). The flight takes around 2h 45m.
There is no direct flight from Sendai to Gotō Islands. There is however a flight that goes via Fukuoka (FUK). This services will take at least 3h 50m (not including layover time).
The flight from Sendai to Gotō Islands typically takes around 2h 45m. Flights depart from Sendai (SDJ) 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 Sendai to Gotō Islands. We recommend that you fly from Sendai (SDJ) to Nagasaki (NGS) then take a ferry to Fukue. instead which will take 5h 40m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Sendai to Gotō Islands is to fly and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 5h 40m and will usually cost around ¥47,365 ($345).
Compare travel optionsbetween Sendai and Gotō Islands
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly + 3 similar | 3h 50m | ¥41,615($305) | every 30 mins | 1,294km (804 miles) |
| Plane and Ferry | 5h 40m | ¥47,365($345) | 4 times a day | 1,341km (833 miles) |
| Bus, Plane and Ferry | 6h 20m | ¥35,045($255) | 4 times a day | 1,383km (859 miles) |
| Plane, Train and Ferry | 6h 50m | ¥43,260($315) | 4 times a day | 1,365km (848 miles) |
Bus and Ferry + 1 similar | 24h 40m | ¥34,225($250) | once daily | 1,671km (1,038 miles) |
| Bus to Basuta Shinjuku, Tokyo, ferry | 1 day 1h | ¥30,530($225) | once daily | 1,695km (1,053 miles) |
Train and Ferry | 11h 35m | ¥47,230($345) | 4 times a day | 1,662km (1,033 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 19hrs | ¥30,120($220) | 4 times a day | 1,627km (1,011 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Sendai and Gotō Islands
Airlines
Peach Aviation Limited
Skymark Airlines
AIRDO
Train operators
Bus companies
Yamako Bus
Kintetsu Bus
JR Bus Tōhoku
Willer Express
Nishitetsu
Ferry operators
Kyuushuu Shosen
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