How to travel from Fukui to Sado, Japan
The distance between Fukui and Sado is around 360km (224 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then take a ferry which takes around 4h 10m.
6 routes found
We've found 6 different ways to get from Fukui to Sado by train, ferry, bus, taxi and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Sado → Fukui if you're planning a return trip.
Train and Ferry
Take the train to Kanazawa and then to Joetsumyoko then take a ferry to Ogi Port.
- Duration4h 10m
- Departstwice daily
- Typical cost¥29,025($210)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Train, Plane and Ferry
Take the train to Maibara and then to Nagoya then fly from Nagoya Airfield (NKM) to Niigata (KIJ) then take a ferry to Ryōtsu Port.
- Duration5h 50m
- Flight time55min
- Typical cost¥23,275($170)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Taxi and Ferry
Take a taxi to Tsuruga then take a ferry to Niigata and then to Ryōtsu Port.
- Duration16h 50m
- Departsonce a week
- Typical cost¥35,595($260)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Fukui and Sado
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Fukui to Sado by train, ferry, bus, taxi and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train, then take the bus and then take a ferry which costs around ¥11,365 ($83) and will take around 8h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then take a ferry and arrive in approximately 4h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥29,025 ($210).
The distance between Fukui and Sado is around 360km (224 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 289km (180 miles)
It takes around 4h 10m to get from Fukui and Sado by train and ferry.
The quickest way to get from Fukui to Sado is to take the train and then take a ferry which takes around 4h 10m and will set you back approx ¥29,025 ($210).
The cheapest way to travel between Fukui and Sado is to take the train, then take the bus and then take a ferry which will typically cost around ¥11,365 ($83) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Fukui and Sado. We recommend that you take the train to Kanazawa and then to Joetsumyoko then take a ferry to Ogi Port. instead which will take 4h 10m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Fukui and Sado. We recommend that you take the train to Kanazawa and then to Joetsumyoko then take a ferry to Ogi Port. instead which will take 4h 10m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Fukui to Sado. We recommend that you take the train to Maibara and then to Nagoya then fly from Nagoya Airfield (NKM) to Niigata (KIJ) then take a ferry to Ryōtsu Port. instead which will take 5h 50m.
The closest major airport to Sado is Niigata Airport (KIJ) (KIJ) which is approximately 66km (41 miles) from Sado. Yamagata Airport (GAJ) (GAJ) and Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND) (HND) 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 Fukui to Sado. We recommend that you take the train to Kanazawa and then to Joetsumyoko then take a ferry to Ogi Port. instead which will take 4h 10m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Fukui to Sado is to take the train and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 4h 10m and will usually cost around ¥29,025 ($210).
Compare travel optionsbetween Fukui and Sado
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train and Ferry + 1 similar | 4h 10m | ¥29,025($210) | twice daily | 360km (224 miles) |
| Train, Bus and Ferry | 8h 35m | ¥11,365($83) | twice daily | 462km (287 miles) |
Train, Plane and Ferry + 2 similar | 5h 50m | ¥23,275($170) | every 3 hours | 567km (352 miles) |
| Train to Maibara, plane and ferry | 6h 10m | ¥32,995($240) | every 3 hours | 636km (395 miles) |
| Train to Tsuruga, plane and ferry | 7h 35m | ¥38,330($280) | every 3 hours | 766km (476 miles) |
Taxi and Ferry | 16h 50m | ¥35,595($260) | once a week | 620km (386 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Fukui and Sado
Airlines
Fuji Dream
Ibex Airlines
Ferry operators
Sado Steam Ship
Shin Nihonkai Ferry
Train operators
Bus companies
Hokutetsu Transportation
Airports near Sado
The following major airports near Sado offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.
Niigata Airport (KIJ)
- Distance
- 66km (41 miles) from Sado
Yamagata Airport (GAJ)
- Distance
- 180km (112 miles) from Sado
Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND)
- Distance
- 302km (188 miles) from Sado