How to travel from Miyazaki to Sado, Japan
The distance between Miyazaki and Sado is around 1,064km (661 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take a ferry which takes around 5h 50m.
6 routes found
We've found 6 different ways to get from Miyazaki 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 → Miyazaki if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Ferry
Fly from Miyazaki (KMI) to Niigata (KIJ) then take a ferry to Ryōtsu Port.
- Duration5h 50m
- Flight time2h 10m
- Typical cost¥37,510($275)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Train and Ferry
Take the train to Kagoshima-Chuo, Shin-Osaka then Kanazawa and then to Joetsumyoko then take a ferry to Ogi Port.
- Duration12h 15m
- Departstwice daily
- Typical cost¥60,375($440)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Bus and Ferry
Take the bus to Hakata Bus Terminal then Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal and then to Niigata then take a ferry to Ryōtsu Port.
- Duration1 day 4h
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost¥30,390($220)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Miyazaki and Sado
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Miyazaki to Sado by train, ferry, bus and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take a ferry which costs around ¥30,390 ($220) and will take around 1 day 4h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take a ferry and arrive in approximately 5h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥37,510 ($275).
The distance between Miyazaki and Sado is around 1,064km (661 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 928km (577 miles)
It takes around 12h 15m to get from Miyazaki and Sado by train and ferry.
The quickest way to get from Miyazaki to Sado is to fly and then take a ferry which takes around 5h 50m and will set you back approx ¥37,510 ($275).
The cheapest way to travel between Miyazaki and Sado is to take the bus and then take a ferry which will typically cost around ¥30,390 ($220) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Miyazaki and Sado. We recommend that you fly from Miyazaki (KMI) to Niigata (KIJ) then take a ferry to Ryōtsu Port. instead which will take 5h 50m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Miyazaki and Sado. We recommend that you fly from Miyazaki (KMI) to Niigata (KIJ) then take a ferry to Ryōtsu Port. instead which will take 5h 50m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Miyazaki to Sado. We recommend that you fly from Miyazaki (KMI) to Niigata (KIJ) then take a ferry to Ryōtsu Port. instead which will take 5h 50m.
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 Miyazaki to Sado. We recommend that you take the train to Kagoshima-Chuo, Shin-Osaka then Kanazawa and then to Joetsumyoko then take a ferry to Ogi Port. instead which will take 12h 15m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Miyazaki to Sado is to take the train and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 12h 15m and will usually cost around ¥60,375 ($440).
Compare travel optionsbetween Miyazaki and Sado
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Ferry + 1 similar | 5h 50m | ¥37,510($275) | every 3 hours | 1,064km (661 miles) |
| Train, Plane and Ferry | 7h 35m | ¥67,220($490) | every 3 hours | 1,217km (756 miles) |
Train and Ferry + 2 similar | 12h 15m | ¥60,375($440) | twice daily | 1,475km (917 miles) |
| Train to Kokura, ferry | 14h 35m | ¥50,240($365) | twice daily | 1,724km (1,071 miles) |
| Bus, Train and Ferry | 17h 35m | ¥38,605($280) | twice daily | 1,647km (1,024 miles) |
Bus and Ferry | 1 day 4h | ¥30,390($220) | once daily | 1,783km (1,108 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Miyazaki and Sado
Bus companies
Nishitetsu
Miyazaki Kotsu
Meitetsu Bus
Willer Express
Train operators
Airlines
Peach Aviation Limited
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