How to travel from Kurashiki to Sado, Japan
The distance between Kurashiki and Sado is around 720km (448 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train, then fly and then take a ferry which takes around 6h 15m.
5 routes found
We've found 5 different ways to get from Kurashiki 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 → Kurashiki if you're planning a return trip.
Train, Plane and Ferry
Take the train to Shin-Osaka then fly from Osaka Itami (ITM) to Niigata (KIJ) then take a ferry to Ryōtsu Port.
- Duration6h 15m
- Flight time1hr
- Typical cost¥28,475($210)
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 55m
- Departstwice daily
- Typical cost¥35,870($260)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Kurashiki and Sado
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Kurashiki 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 ¥21,355 ($155) and will take around 12h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train, then fly and then take a ferry and arrive in approximately 6h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥28,475 ($210).
The distance between Kurashiki and Sado is around 720km (448 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 561km (349 miles)
It takes around 6h 55m to get from Kurashiki and Sado by train and ferry.
The quickest way to get from Kurashiki to Sado is to take the train, then fly and then take a ferry which takes around 6h 15m and will set you back approx ¥28,475 ($210).
The cheapest way to travel between Kurashiki and Sado is to take the train, then take the bus and then take a ferry which will typically cost around ¥21,355 ($155) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Kurashiki and Sado. We recommend that you take the train to Shin-Osaka then fly from Osaka Itami (ITM) to Niigata (KIJ) then take a ferry to Ryōtsu Port. instead which will take 6h 15m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Kurashiki and Sado. We recommend that you take the train to Shin-Osaka then fly from Osaka Itami (ITM) to Niigata (KIJ) then take a ferry to Ryōtsu Port. instead which will take 6h 15m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Kurashiki to Sado. We recommend that you take the train to Shin-Osaka then fly from Osaka Itami (ITM) to Niigata (KIJ) then take a ferry to Ryōtsu Port. instead which will take 6h 15m.
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 Kurashiki 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 55m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Kurashiki to Sado is to take the train and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 6h 55m and will usually cost around ¥35,870 ($260).
Compare travel optionsbetween Kurashiki and Sado
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train, Plane and Ferry + 2 similar | 6h 15m | ¥28,475($210) | every 3 hours | 757km (470 miles) |
| Plane, Train and Ferry | 7h 40m | ¥29,570($215) | 5 times a day | 969km (602 miles) |
| Train to Kochi(Kochi), plane and ferry | 8h 35m | ¥29,295($215) | every 3 hours | 991km (616 miles) |
Train and Ferry + 1 similar | 6h 55m | ¥35,870($260) | twice daily | 720km (448 miles) |
| Train, Bus and Ferry | 12h 10m | ¥21,355($155) | twice daily | 973km (605 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Kurashiki and Sado
Airlines
Ibex Airlines
Fuji Dream
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