How to travel from Kumamoto to Sado, Japan
The distance between Kumamoto and Sado is around 1,059km (658 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train, then fly and then take a ferry which takes around 6hrs.
6 routes found
We've found 6 different ways to get from Kumamoto 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 → Kumamoto if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Ferry
Fly from Kumamoto (KMJ) to Niigata (KIJ) then take a ferry to Ryōtsu Port.
- Duration6h 25m
- Flight time2h 10m
- Typical cost¥30,940($225)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Train and Ferry
Take the train to Shin-Osaka then Kanazawa and then to Joetsumyoko then take a ferry to Ogi Port.
- Duration9h 20m
- Departstwice daily
- Typical cost¥46,545($340)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
We’ve grouped similar routes together, click the arrows to see the other options.
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Kumamoto and Sado
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Kumamoto to Sado by train, ferry, bus and plane. The cheapest option is to fly and then take a ferry which costs around ¥30,940 ($225) and will take around 6h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train, then fly and then take a ferry and arrive in approximately 6hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥33,265 ($245).
The distance between Kumamoto and Sado is around 1,059km (658 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 921km (572 miles)
It takes around 9h 20m to get from Kumamoto and Sado by train and ferry.
The quickest way to get from Kumamoto to Sado is to take the train, then fly and then take a ferry which takes around 6hrs and will set you back approx ¥33,265 ($245).
The cheapest way to travel between Kumamoto and Sado is to fly and then take a ferry which will typically cost around ¥30,940 ($225) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Kumamoto and Sado. We recommend that you take the train to Hakata then fly from Fukuoka (FUK) to Niigata (KIJ) then take a ferry to Ryōtsu Port. instead which will take 6hrs.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Kumamoto and Sado. We recommend that you take the train to Hakata then fly from Fukuoka (FUK) to Niigata (KIJ) then take a ferry to Ryōtsu Port. instead which will take 6hrs.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Kumamoto to Sado. We recommend that you fly from Kumamoto (KMJ) to Niigata (KIJ) then take a ferry to Ryōtsu Port. instead which will take 6h 25m.
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 Kumamoto to Sado. We recommend that you take the train to Shin-Osaka then Kanazawa and then to Joetsumyoko then take a ferry to Ogi Port. instead which will take 9h 20m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Kumamoto to Sado is to take the train and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 9h 20m and will usually cost around ¥46,545 ($340).
Compare travel optionsbetween Kumamoto and Sado
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Ferry + 2 similar | 6h 25m | ¥30,940($225) | every 3 hours | 1,059km (658 miles) |
| Train, Plane and Ferry | 6hrs | ¥33,265($245) | every 3 hours | 1,104km (686 miles) |
| Train to Shin-Tosu, plane and ferry | 7h 55m | ¥44,355($325) | every 3 hours | 1,302km (809 miles) |
Train and Ferry + 2 similar | 9h 20m | ¥46,545($340) | twice daily | 1,193km (742 miles) |
| Bus, Train and Ferry | 15h 25m | ¥31,760($230) | twice daily | 1,512km (940 miles) |
| Train, Bus and Ferry | 18h 25m | ¥43,945($320) | once daily | 1,550km (963 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Kumamoto and Sado
Airlines
Fuji Dream
Ibex Airlines
Peach Aviation Limited
Bus companies
Nishitetsu
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