How to travel from Tamano to Gotō Islands, Japan
The distance between Tamano and Gotō Islands is around 626km (389 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train, then take the bus and then fly which takes around 4h 45m.
9 routes found
We've found 9 different ways to get from Tamano 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 → Tamano if you're planning a return trip.
Train, Bus and Plane
Take the train to Takamatsu(Kagawa) then take the bus to Matsushige then fly from Tokushima (TKS) to Fukue (FUJ).
- Duration4h 45m
- Flight time1h 50m
- Typical cost¥21,905($160)
Multiple operators
3 similiar routes
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Train and Ferry
Take the train to Hakata and then to Nagasaki(Nagasaki) then take a ferry to Fukue.
- Duration6h 30m
- Departs4 times a day
- Typical cost¥23,820($175)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Bus and Ferry
Take the bus to Hakata BT and then to Sasebo then take a ferry to Arikawa.
- Duration15h 45m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost¥14,510($105)
Multiple operators
Car and Ferry
Drive to Nagasaki then take a ferry to Fukue.
- Duration8h 15m
- Departs4 times a day
- Typical cost¥16,290($120)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Tamano and Gotō Islands
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Tamano 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 ¥14,510 ($105) and will take around 15h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train, then take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥21,905 ($160).
The distance between Tamano and Gotō Islands is around 626km (389 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 513km (319 miles)
It takes around 6h 30m to get from Tamano and Gotō Islands by train and ferry.
The quickest way to get from Tamano to Gotō Islands is to take the train, then take the bus and then fly which takes around 4h 45m and will set you back approx ¥21,905 ($160).
The cheapest way to travel between Tamano and Gotō Islands is to take the bus and then take a ferry which will typically cost around ¥14,510 ($105) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Tamano and Gotō Islands. We recommend that you take the train to Takamatsu(Kagawa) then take the bus to Matsushige then fly from Tokushima (TKS) to Fukue (FUJ). instead which will take 4h 45m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Tamano and Gotō Islands. We recommend that you take the train to Takamatsu(Kagawa) then take the bus to Matsushige then fly from Tokushima (TKS) to Fukue (FUJ). instead which will take 4h 45m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Tamano to Gotō Islands. We recommend that you take the train to Okayama and then to Shin-Kobe then fly from Kobe (UKB) to Nagasaki (NGS) then take a ferry to Fukue. instead which will take 5h 25m.
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 Tamano 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 30m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Tamano to Gotō Islands is to take the train and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 6h 30m and will usually cost around ¥23,820 ($175).
Compare travel optionsbetween Tamano and Gotō Islands
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train, Bus and Plane + 3 similar | 4h 45m | ¥21,905($160) | hourly | 741km (460 miles) |
| Train, Plane and Ferry | 5h 25m | ¥29,435($215) | 4 times a day | 852km (529 miles) |
| Train to Okayama, plane and ferry | 5h 55m | ¥34,360($250) | 4 times a day | 914km (568 miles) |
| Train, Bus, Plane and Ferry | 7h 40m | ¥33,130($240) | 4 times a day | 812km (504 miles) |
Train and Ferry + 2 similar | 6h 30m | ¥23,820($175) | 4 times a day | 695km (432 miles) |
| Train to Hakata, ferry | 7h 50m | ¥19,715($145) | twice daily | 626km (389 miles) |
| Train, Bus and Ferry | 7h 40m | ¥21,630($160) | 4 times a day | 699km (434 miles) |
Bus and Ferry | 15h 45m | ¥14,510($105) | once daily | 717km (445 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 8h 15m | ¥16,290($120) | 4 times a day | 703km (437 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Tamano and Gotō Islands
Airlines
Skymark Airlines
Solaseed Air
Ferry operators
Kyuushuu Shosen
Bus companies
Nagasaki Ken-ei Bus
Nishitetsu
Tokushima Bus Co
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