How to travel from Takayama to Gotō Islands, Japan
The distance between Takayama and Gotō Islands is around 1,013km (630 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 5hrs.
10 routes found
We've found 10 different ways to get from Takayama 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 → Takayama if you're planning a return trip.
Train and Plane
Take the train to Toyama and then to Kanazawa then fly from Komatsu (KMQ) to Fukue (FUJ).
- Duration5hrs
- Flight time2h 15m
- Typical cost¥29,705($215)
Multiple operators
5 similiar routes
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Train and Ferry
Take the train to Nagoya then Hakata and then to Nagasaki(Nagasaki) then take a ferry to Fukue.
- Duration9h 35m
- Departs4 times a day
- Typical cost¥34,910($255)
Multiple operators
Bus and Ferry
Take the bus to Kyoto Station Hachijou gate and then to Nagasaki Shinchi then take a ferry to Fukue.
- Duration18h 15m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost¥25,325($185)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Car and Ferry
Drive to Nagasaki then take a ferry to Fukue.
- Duration13h 40m
- Departs4 times a day
- Typical cost¥22,860($165)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Takayama and Gotō Islands
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Takayama 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 ¥21,080 ($155) and will take around 19h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 5hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥29,705 ($215).
The distance between Takayama and Gotō Islands is around 1,013km (630 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 861km (535 miles)
It takes around 9h 35m to get from Takayama and Gotō Islands by train and ferry.
The quickest way to get from Takayama to Gotō Islands is to take the train and then fly which takes around 5hrs and will set you back approx ¥29,705 ($215).
The cheapest way to travel between Takayama and Gotō Islands is to take the bus and then take a ferry which will typically cost around ¥21,080 ($155) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Takayama and Gotō Islands. We recommend that you take the train to Toyama and then to Kanazawa then fly from Komatsu (KMQ) to Fukue (FUJ). instead which will take 5hrs.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Takayama and Gotō Islands. We recommend that you take the train to Toyama and then to Kanazawa then fly from Komatsu (KMQ) to Fukue (FUJ). instead which will take 5hrs.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Takayama to Gotō Islands. We recommend that you take the train to Nagoya then fly from Chūbu Centrair (NGO) 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 Takayama to Gotō Islands. We recommend that you take the train to Nagoya then Hakata and then to Nagasaki(Nagasaki) then take a ferry to Fukue. instead which will take 9h 35m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Takayama to Gotō Islands is to take the train and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 9h 35m and will usually cost around ¥34,910 ($255).
Compare travel optionsbetween Takayama and Gotō Islands
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train and Plane + 5 similar | 5hrs | ¥29,705($215) | 4 times a day | 1,013km (630 miles) |
| Train, Plane and Ferry | 6h 50m | ¥39,975($290) | 4 times a day | 1,034km (642 miles) |
| Train to Nagoya, plane and ferry | 7h 35m | ¥38,470($280) | 4 times a day | 1,050km (652 miles) |
| Train to Toyama, plane and ferry | 8hrs | ¥43,670($320) | 4 times a day | 1,085km (674 miles) |
| Train to Nagoya, plane and ferry | 8h 10m | ¥45,315($330) | 4 times a day | 1,078km (670 miles) |
| Bus, Plane, Train and Ferry | 8hrs | ¥52,845($385) | 4 times a day | 1,102km (685 miles) |
Train and Ferry | 9h 35m | ¥34,910($255) | 4 times a day | 1,160km (721 miles) |
Bus and Ferry + 1 similar | 18h 15m | ¥25,325($185) | once daily | 1,196km (743 miles) |
| Bus to Meitetsu Bus Centre, ferry | 19h 15m | ¥21,080($155) | once daily | 1,157km (719 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 13h 40m | ¥22,860($165) | 4 times a day | 1,144km (711 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Takayama and Gotō Islands
Airlines
Solaseed Air
Fuji Dream
Oriental Air Bridge
Ferry operators
Kyuushuu Shosen
Bus companies
Nouhi Bus
Kintetsu Bus
Meitetsu Bus
Nishitetsu
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