How to travel from Shimoda to Gotō Islands, Japan
The distance between Shimoda and Gotō Islands is around 1,178km (732 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train, then fly and then take a ferry which takes around 6h 45m.
9 routes found
We've found 9 different ways to get from Shimoda 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 Islands → Shimoda if you're planning a return trip.
Train, Plane and Ferry
Take the train to Atami and then to Shinagawa then fly from Tokyo Haneda (HND) to Nagasaki (NGS) then take a ferry to Fukue.
- Duration6h 45m
- Flight time1h 55m
- Typical cost¥39,565($290)
Multiple operators
4 similiar routes
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Train and Ferry
Take the train to Atami, Shin-Yokohama then Hakata and then to Nagasaki(Nagasaki) then take a ferry to Fukue.
- Duration10h 25m
- Departs4 times a day
- Typical cost¥44,080($320)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Car and Ferry
Drive to Nagasaki then take a ferry to Fukue.
- Duration15hrs
- Departs4 times a day
- Typical cost¥25,190($185)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Shimoda and Gotō Islands
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Shimoda to Gotō Islands by train, ferry, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to drive and then take a ferry which costs around ¥25,190 ($185) and will take around 15hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train, then fly and then take a ferry and arrive in approximately 6h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥39,565 ($290).
The distance between Shimoda and Gotō Islands is around 1,178km (732 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 960km (597 miles)
It takes around 10h 25m to get from Shimoda and Gotō Islands by train and ferry.
The quickest way to get from Shimoda to Gotō Islands is to take the train, then fly and then take a ferry which takes around 6h 45m and will set you back approx ¥39,565 ($290).
The cheapest way to travel between Shimoda and Gotō Islands is to drive and then take a ferry which will typically cost around ¥25,190 ($185) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Shimoda and Gotō Islands. We recommend that you take the train to Atami and then to Shinagawa then fly from Tokyo Haneda (HND) to Nagasaki (NGS) then take a ferry to Fukue. instead which will take 6h 45m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Shimoda and Gotō Islands. We recommend that you take the train to Atami and then to Shinagawa then fly from Tokyo Haneda (HND) to Nagasaki (NGS) then take a ferry to Fukue. instead which will take 6h 45m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Shimoda to Gotō Islands. We recommend that you take the train to Atami and then to Shinagawa then fly from Tokyo Haneda (HND) to Nagasaki (NGS) then take a ferry to Fukue. instead which will take 6h 45m.
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 Shimoda to Gotō Islands. We recommend that you take the train to Atami, Shin-Yokohama then Hakata and then to Nagasaki(Nagasaki) then take a ferry to Fukue. instead which will take 10h 25m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Shimoda to Gotō Islands is to take the train and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 10h 25m and will usually cost around ¥44,080 ($320).
Compare travel optionsbetween Shimoda and Gotō Islands
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train, Plane and Ferry + 4 similar | 6h 45m | ¥39,565($290) | 4 times a day | 1,275km (792 miles) |
| Train to Atami, plane and ferry | 7h 50m | ¥45,040($330) | 4 times a day | 1,178km (732 miles) |
| Train to Atami, plane and ferry | 8h 15m | ¥46,270($340) | 4 times a day | 1,310km (814 miles) |
| Train to Atami, plane and ferry | 8h 20m | ¥42,300($310) | 4 times a day | 1,325km (823 miles) |
| Train to Atami, plane and ferry | 8h 45m | ¥49,695($365) | 4 times a day | 1,210km (752 miles) |
Train and Ferry + 2 similar | 10h 25m | ¥44,080($320) | 4 times a day | 1,444km (897 miles) |
| Bus, Train and Ferry | 18h 55m | ¥32,855($240) | 5 times a week | 1,367km (850 miles) |
| Train, Bus and Ferry | 22h 25m | ¥28,340($205) | once daily | 1,501km (933 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 15hrs | ¥25,190($185) | 4 times a day | 1,304km (810 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Shimoda and Gotō Islands
Airlines
Solaseed Air
Skymark Airlines
Star Flyer
Bus companies
Tokai Bus
Kintetsu Bus
Nishitetsu
Train operators
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