How to travel from Fukuoka to Sado, Japan
The distance between Fukuoka and Sado is around 1,006km (625 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take a ferry which takes around 5h 10m.
3 routes found
We've found 3 different ways to get from Fukuoka to Sado by train, ferry, bus and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Sado → Fukuoka if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Ferry
Fly from Fukuoka (FUK) to Niigata (KIJ) then take a ferry to Ryōtsu Port.
- Duration5h 10m
- Flight time1h 35m
- Typical cost¥33,540($245)
Multiple operators
Train and Ferry
Take the train to Kyoto then Kanazawa and then to Joetsumyoko then take a ferry to Ogi Port.
- Duration8h 25m
- Departstwice daily
- Typical cost¥49,420($360)
Multiple operators
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Fukuoka and Sado
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Fukuoka to Sado by train, ferry, bus and plane. The cheapest option is to fly and then take a ferry which costs around ¥33,540 ($245) and will take around 5h 10m.
The distance between Fukuoka and Sado is around 1,006km (625 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 870km (541 miles)
It takes around 8h 25m to get from Fukuoka and Sado by train and ferry.
The quickest way to get from Fukuoka to Sado is to fly and then take a ferry which takes around 5h 10m and will set you back approx ¥33,540 ($245).
The cheapest way to travel between Fukuoka and Sado is to fly and then take a ferry which will typically cost around ¥33,540 ($245) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Fukuoka and Sado. We recommend that you fly from Fukuoka (FUK) to Niigata (KIJ) then take a ferry to Ryōtsu Port. instead which will take 5h 10m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Fukuoka and Sado. We recommend that you fly from Fukuoka (FUK) to Niigata (KIJ) then take a ferry to Ryōtsu Port. instead which will take 5h 10m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Fukuoka to Sado. We recommend that you fly from Fukuoka (FUK) to Niigata (KIJ) then take a ferry to Ryōtsu Port. instead which will take 5h 10m.
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 Fukuoka to Sado. We recommend that you take the train to Kyoto then Kanazawa and then to Joetsumyoko then take a ferry to Ogi Port. instead which will take 8h 25m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Fukuoka to Sado is to take the train and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 8h 25m and will usually cost around ¥49,420 ($360).
Compare travel optionsbetween Fukuoka and Sado
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Ferry | 5h 10m | ¥33,540($245) | every 3 hours | 1,006km (625 miles) |
Train and Ferry + 1 similar | 8h 25m | ¥49,420($360) | twice daily | 1,095km (680 miles) |
| Train, Bus and Ferry | 13h 35m | ¥33,815($245) | twice daily | 1,348km (837 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Fukuoka and Sado
Airlines
Fuji Dream
Ibex Airlines
Train operators
Ferry operators
Sado Steam Ship
Bus companies
Meitetsu Bus
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