How to travel from Iwaki to Sado, Japan
The distance between Iwaki and Sado is around 337km (209 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train, then fly and then take a ferry which takes around 7hrs.
6 routes found
We've found 6 different ways to get from Iwaki 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 → Iwaki if you're planning a return trip.
Train, Plane and Ferry
Take the train to Ononiimachi then fly from Fukushima (FKS) to Niigata (KIJ) then take a ferry to Ryōtsu Port.
- Duration7hrs
- Flight time2h 25m
- Typical cost¥52,570($385)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Train and Ferry
Take the train to Ueno and then to Niigata then take a ferry to Ryōtsu Port.
- Duration7h 40m
- Departsevery 3 hours
- Typical cost¥19,440($140)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Bus and Ferry
Take the bus to Sendai Station and then to Shin-Niigata then take a ferry to Ryōtsu Port.
- Duration10h 15m
- Departs4 times a day
- Typical cost¥11,635($85)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Iwaki and Sado
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Iwaki to Sado by train, ferry, bus and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take a ferry which costs around ¥8,350 ($61) and will take around 8h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train, then fly and then take a ferry and arrive in approximately 7hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥52,570 ($385).
The distance between Iwaki and Sado is around 337km (209 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 247km (153 miles)
It takes around 7h 40m to get from Iwaki and Sado by train and ferry.
The quickest way to get from Iwaki to Sado is to take the train, then fly and then take a ferry which takes around 7hrs and will set you back approx ¥52,570 ($385).
The cheapest way to travel between Iwaki and Sado is to take the train and then take a ferry which will typically cost around ¥8,350 ($61) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Iwaki and Sado. We recommend that you take the train to Ononiimachi then fly from Fukushima (FKS) to Niigata (KIJ) then take a ferry to Ryōtsu Port. instead which will take 7hrs.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Iwaki and Sado. We recommend that you take the train to Ononiimachi then fly from Fukushima (FKS) to Niigata (KIJ) then take a ferry to Ryōtsu Port. instead which will take 7hrs.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Iwaki to Sado. We recommend that you take the train to Ononiimachi then fly from Fukushima (FKS) to Niigata (KIJ) then take a ferry to Ryōtsu Port. instead which will take 7hrs.
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 Iwaki to Sado. We recommend that you take the train to Ueno and then to Niigata then take a ferry to Ryōtsu Port. instead which will take 7h 40m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Iwaki to Sado is to take the train and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 7h 40m and will usually cost around ¥19,440 ($140).
Compare travel optionsbetween Iwaki and Sado
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train, Plane and Ferry + 1 similar | 7hrs | ¥52,570($385) | every 4 hours | 1,158km (719 miles) |
| Train to Ueno, plane and ferry | 7h 40m | ¥29,160($215) | every 3 hours | 626km (389 miles) |
Train and Ferry + 2 similar | 7h 40m | ¥19,440($140) | every 3 hours | 586km (364 miles) |
| Train to Koriyama(Fukushima), ferry | 8h 50m | ¥8,350($61) | twice daily | 356km (221 miles) |
| Train, Bus and Ferry | 7h 60m | ¥8,490($62) | twice daily | 337km (209 miles) |
Bus and Ferry | 10h 15m | ¥11,635($85) | 4 times a day | 445km (276 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Iwaki and Sado
Train operators
Keisei Skyliner
Keisei Railways
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