How to travel from Koyasan to Sado, Japan
The distance between Koyasan and Sado is around 650km (404 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train, then fly and then take a ferry which takes around 7h 30m.
6 routes found
We've found 6 different ways to get from Koyasan to Sado by train, bus, ferry and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Sado → Koyasan if you're planning a return trip.
Train, Plane and Ferry
Take the train to Namba(Nankai) then fly from Osaka Itami (ITM) to Niigata (KIJ) then take a ferry to Ryōtsu Port.
- Duration7h 30m
- Flight time1hr
- Typical cost¥24,230($175)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Bus, Train and Ferry
Take the bus to Keio Plaza Hotel then take the train to Niigata then take a ferry to Ryōtsu Port.
- Duration15h 15m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost¥35,320($260)
Multiple operators
Bus and Ferry
Take the bus to Kyoto Station Hachijou gate then Nanyo Shiyakusho and then to Nishino then take a ferry to Ryōtsu Port.
- Duration18h 10m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost¥26,695($195)
Multiple operators
Train, Bus and Ferry
Take the train to Shin-Osaka then Nagoya and then to Shinonoi then take the bus to Kida then take a ferry to Ogi Port.
- Duration8h 10m
- Departstwice daily
- Typical cost¥48,875($355)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Koyasan and Sado
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Koyasan to Sado by train, bus, ferry and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train, then fly and then take a ferry which costs around ¥24,230 ($175) and will take around 7h 30m.
The distance between Koyasan and Sado is around 650km (404 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 490km (305 miles)
It takes around 8h 10m to get from Koyasan and Sado by train, bus and ferry.
The quickest way to get from Koyasan to Sado is to take the train, then fly and then take a ferry which takes around 7h 30m and will set you back approx ¥24,230 ($175).
The cheapest way to travel between Koyasan and Sado is to take the train, then fly and then take a ferry which will typically cost around ¥24,230 ($175) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Koyasan and Sado. We recommend that you take the train to Namba(Nankai) then fly from Osaka Itami (ITM) to Niigata (KIJ) then take a ferry to Ryōtsu Port. instead which will take 7h 30m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Koyasan and Sado. We recommend that you take the train to Namba(Nankai) then fly from Osaka Itami (ITM) to Niigata (KIJ) then take a ferry to Ryōtsu Port. instead which will take 7h 30m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Koyasan to Sado. We recommend that you take the train to Namba(Nankai) then fly from Osaka Itami (ITM) to Niigata (KIJ) then take a ferry to Ryōtsu Port. instead which will take 7h 30m.
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 Koyasan to Sado. We recommend that you take the train to Shin-Osaka then Nagoya and then to Shinonoi then take the bus to Kida then take a ferry to Ogi Port. instead which will take 8h 10m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Koyasan to Sado is to take the train, then take the bus and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 8h 10m and will usually cost around ¥48,875 ($355).
Compare travel optionsbetween Koyasan and Sado
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train, Plane and Ferry + 2 similar | 7h 30m | ¥24,230($175) | every 3 hours | 650km (404 miles) |
| Train to Shinimamiya, plane and ferry | 8h 20m | ¥29,980($220) | every 3 hours | 705km (438 miles) |
| Train to Shinimamiya, plane and ferry | 8h 35m | ¥34,225($250) | every 3 hours | 773km (481 miles) |
Bus, Train and Ferry | 15h 15m | ¥35,320($260) | once daily | 919km (571 miles) |
Bus and Ferry | 18h 10m | ¥26,695($195) | once daily | 981km (609 miles) |
Train, Bus and Ferry | 8h 10m | ¥48,875($355) | twice daily | 714km (444 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Koyasan and Sado
Bus companies
Nagaden Bus
Nara Kotsu
Keihan Bus
Yamako Bus
Train operators
Airlines
Ibex Airlines
Fuji Dream
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