How to travel from Tanabe to Gotō Islands, Japan
The distance between Tanabe and Gotō Islands is around 883km (549 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train, then fly and then take a ferry which takes around 6h 15m.
8 routes found
We've found 8 different ways to get from Tanabe 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 → Tanabe if you're planning a return trip.
Train, Plane and Ferry
Take the train to Tennoji then fly from Osaka Itami (ITM) to Nagasaki (NGS) then take a ferry to Fukue.
- Duration6h 15m
- Flight time1h 15m
- Typical cost¥33,130($240)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Train and Ferry
Take the train to Shin-Osaka then Hakata and then to Nagasaki(Nagasaki) then take a ferry to Fukue.
- Duration8h 45m
- Departs4 times a day
- Typical cost¥30,800($225)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Bus and Ferry
Take the bus to JR Namba and then to Nagasaki Shinchi then take a ferry to Fukue.
- Duration16h 20m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost¥24,095($175)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Car and Ferry
Drive to Nagasaki then take a ferry to Fukue.
- Duration11h 40m
- Departs4 times a day
- Typical cost¥20,670($150)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Tanabe and Gotō Islands
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Tanabe 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 ¥17,795 ($130) and will take around 18h 40m. 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 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥33,130 ($240).
The distance between Tanabe and Gotō Islands is around 883km (549 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 619km (384 miles)
It takes around 8h 45m to get from Tanabe and Gotō Islands by train and ferry.
The quickest way to get from Tanabe to Gotō Islands is to take the train, then fly and then take a ferry which takes around 6h 15m and will set you back approx ¥33,130 ($240).
The cheapest way to travel between Tanabe and Gotō Islands is to take the bus and then take a ferry which will typically cost around ¥17,795 ($130) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Tanabe and Gotō Islands. We recommend that you take the train to Tennoji then fly from Osaka Itami (ITM) to Nagasaki (NGS) then take a ferry to Fukue. instead which will take 6h 15m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Tanabe and Gotō Islands. We recommend that you take the train to Tennoji then fly from Osaka Itami (ITM) to Nagasaki (NGS) then take a ferry to Fukue. instead which will take 6h 15m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Tanabe to Gotō Islands. We recommend that you take the train to Tennoji then fly from Osaka Itami (ITM) 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 Tanabe to Gotō Islands. We recommend that you take the train to Shin-Osaka then Hakata and then to Nagasaki(Nagasaki) then take a ferry to Fukue. instead which will take 8h 45m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Tanabe to Gotō Islands is to take the train and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 8h 45m and will usually cost around ¥30,800 ($225).
Compare travel optionsbetween Tanabe and Gotō Islands
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train, Plane and Ferry + 2 similar | 6h 15m | ¥33,130($240) | 4 times a day | 883km (549 miles) |
| Train to Tennoji, plane and ferry | 6h 40m | ¥29,435($215) | 4 times a day | 887km (551 miles) |
| Train to Tennoji, plane and ferry | 7h 50m | ¥33,130($240) | 4 times a day | 931km (578 miles) |
Train and Ferry + 1 similar | 8h 45m | ¥30,800($225) | 4 times a day | 991km (616 miles) |
| Train to Shin-Osaka, ferry | 9h 50m | ¥26,830($195) | twice daily | 928km (577 miles) |
Bus and Ferry + 1 similar | 16h 20m | ¥24,095($175) | once daily | 1,016km (631 miles) |
| Bus to Osaka, ferry | 18h 40m | ¥17,795($130) | once daily | 998km (620 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 11h 40m | ¥20,670($150) | 4 times a day | 996km (619 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Tanabe and Gotō Islands
Bus companies
Meiko Bus
Kintetsu Bus
Willer Express
Nishitetsu
Train operators
Airlines
Skymark Airlines
Ibex Airlines
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