How to travel from Masuda to Sado, Japan
The distance between Masuda and Sado is around 959km (596 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train, then fly and then take a ferry which takes around 7h 20m.
9 routes found
We've found 9 different ways to get from Masuda 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 → Masuda if you're planning a return trip.
Train to Shin-Yamaguchi, plane and ferry
Take the train to Shin-Yamaguchi and then to Hakata then fly from Fukuoka (FUK) to Niigata (KIJ) then take a ferry to Ryōtsu Port.
- Duration7h 20m
- Flight time1h 35m
- Typical cost¥36,965($270)
Multiple operators
3 similiar routes
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Train and Ferry
Take the train to Shin-Yamaguchi, Kyoto then Kanazawa and then to Joetsumyoko then take a ferry to Ogi Port.
- Duration9h 25m
- Departstwice daily
- Typical cost¥44,765($325)
Multiple operators
3 similiar routes
We’ve grouped similar routes together, click the arrows to see the other options.
Bus and Ferry
Take the bus to Ōsaka then Nanyo Shiyakusho and then to Nishino then take a ferry to Ryōtsu Port.
- Duration23h 55m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost¥33,540($245)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Masuda and Sado
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Masuda 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 ¥24,640 ($180) and will take around 24h 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 7h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥36,965 ($270).
The distance between Masuda and Sado is around 959km (596 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 692km (430 miles)
It takes around 9h 25m to get from Masuda and Sado by train and ferry.
The quickest way to get from Masuda to Sado is to take the train, then fly and then take a ferry which takes around 7h 20m and will set you back approx ¥36,965 ($270).
The cheapest way to travel between Masuda and Sado is to take the train, then take the bus and then take a ferry which will typically cost around ¥24,640 ($180) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Masuda and Sado. We recommend that you take the train to Shin-Yamaguchi and then to Hakata then fly from Fukuoka (FUK) to Niigata (KIJ) then take a ferry to Ryōtsu Port. instead which will take 7h 20m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Masuda and Sado. We recommend that you take the train to Shin-Yamaguchi and then to Hakata then fly from Fukuoka (FUK) to Niigata (KIJ) then take a ferry to Ryōtsu Port. instead which will take 7h 20m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Masuda to Sado. We recommend that you take the train to Shinji then fly from Izumo (IZO) to Niigata (KIJ) then take a ferry to Ryōtsu Port. instead which will take 7h 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 Masuda to Sado. We recommend that you take the train to Shin-Yamaguchi, Kyoto then Kanazawa and then to Joetsumyoko then take a ferry to Ogi Port. instead which will take 9h 25m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Masuda to Sado is to take the train and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 9h 25m and will usually cost around ¥44,765 ($325).
Compare travel optionsbetween Masuda and Sado
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train to Shin-Yamaguchi, plane and ferry + 3 similar | 7h 20m | ¥36,965($270) | every 20 mins | 1,223km (760 miles) |
| Train, Plane and Ferry | 7h 25m | ¥36,965($270) | every 20 mins | 959km (596 miles) |
| Plane, Train and Ferry | 7h 30m | ¥36,965($270) | every 3 hours | 1,138km (707 miles) |
| Train to Shin-Yamaguchi, plane and ferry | 9h 35m | ¥41,890($305) | every 20 mins | 1,260km (783 miles) |
Train and Ferry + 3 similar | 9h 25m | ¥44,765($325) | twice daily | 1,066km (662 miles) |
| Train to Shin-Yamaguchi, ferry | 11h 25m | ¥37,785($275) | every 20 mins | 1,411km (877 miles) |
| Train, Bus and Ferry | 19h 35m | ¥26,010($190) | once daily | 1,225km (761 miles) |
| Train to Yamaguchi(Yamaguchi), bus and ferry | 24h 50m | ¥24,640($180) | once daily | 1,443km (896 miles) |
Bus and Ferry | 23h 55m | ¥33,540($245) | once daily | 1,436km (893 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Masuda and Sado
Bus companies
Chugoku JR Bus Company
Yamako Bus
Meitetsu Bus
Bocho Kotsu
Jam Jam Liner
Ferry operators
Sado Steam Ship
Airlines
Fuji Dream
Ibex Airlines
Train operators
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