Japan
Where can I go by ferry from Kitakyushu?
6 ferry destinations from Kitakyushu: Izumiotsu, Kobe, Osaka, Tokushima, Tokyo and Yokosuka.
All Ferries from Kitakyushu
Kitakyushu → IzumiotsuAbout 12h 30m · Hankyu FerryDaily 17:30 departures in both directions, arriving 06:00 the next morning🚗 CarsRoute guide written for the Izumiotsu (Osaka) → Kitakyushu (Shin-Moji) direction; sailings run both ways.Kitakyushu → KobeAbout 12h 30m · Hankyu FerryKobe 18:30 → Shin-Moji 07:00 (Sun–Thu) or 20:00 → 08:30 (Fri–Sat)🚗 CarsRoute guide written for the Kobe → Kitakyushu (Shin-Moji) direction; sailings run both ways.Kitakyushu → OsakaAbout 12h 30m (overnight) · Meimon Taiyo FerryTwo departures a day in each direction🚗 Cars🌙 OvernightRoute guide written for the Osaka → Kitakyushu (Shin-Moji) direction; sailings run both ways.Kitakyushu → TokushimaAbout 14h · Ocean Tokyu FerryTokushima 14:20 → Shin-Moji 05:35 (06:30 on Sun/holidays)🚗 CarsRoute guide written for the Tokushima (Shikoku) → Kitakyushu (Shin-Moji) direction; sailings run both ways.Kitakyushu → TokyoAbout 34h (via Tokushima) · Ocean Tokyu FerryDaily departures🚗 CarsRoute guide written for the Tokyo → Kitakyushu (Shin-Moji) direction; sailings run both ways.Kitakyushu → YokosukaAbout 21h · Tokyo Kyushu FerryDaily departures except some maintenance days🚗 CarsRoute guide written for the Yokosuka → Kitakyushu (Shin-Moji) direction; sailings run both ways.
Overnight ferries from Kitakyushu
- Osaka · About 12h 30m (overnight)
Plan your crossing from Kitakyushu
- Izumiotsu (Osaka) → Kitakyushu (Shin-Moji)
Daily 17:30 departures in both directions, arriving 06:00 the next morning
Source: Hankyu Ferry Izumiotsu route timetable page, checked 2026-09-29
- Kobe → Kitakyushu (Shin-Moji)
Kobe 18:30 → Shin-Moji 07:00 (Sun–Thu) or 20:00 → 08:30 (Fri–Sat); Shin-Moji 18:40 → Kobe 07:10 (Sun–Thu) or 20:00 → 08:30 (Fri–Sat)
Source: Hankyu Ferry Kobe route timetable page, checked 2026-09-29
- Tokushima (Shikoku) → Kitakyushu (Shin-Moji)
Tokushima 14:20 → Shin-Moji 05:35 (06:30 on Sun/holidays); Shin-Moji 19:00 (Sun/holidays 18:00) → Tokushima 09:20
Source: Ocean Tokyu Ferry schedule page, checked 2026-09-29
Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I go by ferry from Kitakyushu?
FerryConnect lists ferries from Kitakyushu to Izumiotsu, Kobe, Osaka, Tokushima, Tokyo and Yokosuka. Each route page has crossing times, operators and booking options.
Can I take my car on a ferry from Kitakyushu?
Yes, car ferries run from Kitakyushu to Izumiotsu, Kobe, Osaka, Tokushima, Tokyo, Yokosuka.
Are there overnight ferries from Kitakyushu?
Yes: Kitakyushu to Osaka, with cabins available on board.