How to travel from Himeji to Sado, Japan
The distance between Himeji and Sado is around 630km (391 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train, then fly and then take a ferry which takes around 5h 40m.
6 routes found
We've found 6 different ways to get from Himeji 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 → Himeji if you're planning a return trip.
Train to Sannomiya(Jr), plane and ferry
Take the train to Sannomiya(Jr) then fly from Kobe (UKB) to Niigata (KIJ) then take a ferry to Ryōtsu Port.
- Duration5h 40m
- Flight time1h 15m
- Typical cost¥25,190($185)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Train and Ferry
Take the train to Kyoto then Kanazawa and then to Joetsumyoko then take a ferry to Ogi Port.
- Duration6h 25m
- Departstwice daily
- Typical cost¥38,470($280)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Himeji and Sado
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Himeji to Sado by train, ferry, bus and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train, then take the bus and then take a ferry which costs around ¥21,495 ($155) and will take around 11h 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 5h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥25,190 ($185).
The distance between Himeji and Sado is around 630km (391 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 485km (301 miles)
It takes around 6h 25m to get from Himeji and Sado by train and ferry.
The quickest way to get from Himeji to Sado is to take the train, then fly and then take a ferry which takes around 5h 40m and will set you back approx ¥25,190 ($185).
The cheapest way to travel between Himeji and Sado is to take the train, then take the bus and then take a ferry which will typically cost around ¥21,495 ($155) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Himeji and Sado. We recommend that you take the train to Sannomiya(Jr) then fly from Kobe (UKB) to Niigata (KIJ) then take a ferry to Ryōtsu Port. instead which will take 5h 40m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Himeji and Sado. We recommend that you take the train to Sannomiya(Jr) then fly from Kobe (UKB) to Niigata (KIJ) then take a ferry to Ryōtsu Port. instead which will take 5h 40m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Himeji to Sado. We recommend that you take the train to Sannomiya(Jr) then fly from Osaka Itami (ITM) to Niigata (KIJ) then take a ferry to Ryōtsu Port. instead which will take 5h 60m.
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 Himeji 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 6h 25m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Himeji to Sado is to take the train and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 6h 25m and will usually cost around ¥38,470 ($280).
Compare travel optionsbetween Himeji and Sado
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train to Sannomiya(Jr), plane and ferry + 2 similar | 5h 40m | ¥25,190($185) | every 3 hours | 656km (408 miles) |
| Train, Plane and Ferry | 5h 60m | ¥34,090($250) | every 3 hours | 657km (408 miles) |
| Train to Nagoya, plane and ferry | 6h 10m | ¥25,735($190) | every 3 hours | 710km (441 miles) |
Train and Ferry + 2 similar | 6h 25m | ¥38,470($280) | twice daily | 630km (391 miles) |
| Train, Bus and Ferry | 11h 40m | ¥21,495($155) | twice daily | 882km (548 miles) |
| Train to Kyoto, bus and ferry | 15h 40m | ¥31,485($230) | once daily | 987km (613 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Himeji and Sado
Airlines
Ibex Airlines
Fuji Dream
Bus companies
Meitetsu Bus
Yamako Bus
Train operators
Ferry operators
Sado Steam Ship
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