How to travel from Muroran to Sado, Japan
The distance between Muroran and Sado is around 751km (466 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train, then fly and then take a ferry which takes around 5h 35m.
5 routes found
We've found 5 different ways to get from Muroran to Sado by train, ferry, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Sado → Muroran if you're planning a return trip.
Train, Plane and Ferry
Take the train to Minami-Chitose then fly from New Chitose (CTS) to Niigata (KIJ) then take a ferry to Ryōtsu Port.
- Duration5h 35m
- Flight time1h 10m
- Typical cost¥23,685($175)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Train and Ferry
Take the train to Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto then Omiya(Saitama) and then to Joetsumyoko then take a ferry to Ogi Port.
- Duration9h 50m
- Departstwice daily
- Typical cost¥49,285($360)
Multiple operators
Train to Omiya(Saitama), ferry
Take the train to Omiya(Saitama) and then to Niigata then take a ferry to Ryōtsu Port.
- Duration12h 10m
- Departsevery 20 mins
- Typical cost¥33,675($245)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Muroran and Sado
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Muroran to Sado by train, ferry, car and plane. The cheapest option is to drive and then take a ferry which costs around ¥15,880 ($115) and will take around 21h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train, then fly and then take a ferry and arrive in approximately 5h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥23,685 ($175).
The distance between Muroran and Sado is around 751km (466 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 527km (327 miles)
It takes around 9h 50m to get from Muroran and Sado by train and ferry.
The quickest way to get from Muroran to Sado is to take the train, then fly and then take a ferry which takes around 5h 35m and will set you back approx ¥23,685 ($175).
The cheapest way to travel between Muroran and Sado is to drive and then take a ferry which will typically cost around ¥15,880 ($115) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Muroran and Sado. We recommend that you take the train to Minami-Chitose then fly from New Chitose (CTS) to Niigata (KIJ) then take a ferry to Ryōtsu Port. instead which will take 5h 35m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Muroran and Sado. We recommend that you take the train to Minami-Chitose then fly from New Chitose (CTS) to Niigata (KIJ) then take a ferry to Ryōtsu Port. instead which will take 5h 35m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Muroran to Sado. We recommend that you take the train to Minami-Chitose then fly from New Chitose (CTS) to Niigata (KIJ) then take a ferry to Ryōtsu Port. instead which will take 5h 35m.
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 Muroran to Sado. We recommend that you take the train to Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto then Omiya(Saitama) and then to Joetsumyoko then take a ferry to Ogi Port. instead which will take 9h 50m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Muroran to Sado is to take the train and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 9h 50m and will usually cost around ¥49,285 ($360).
Compare travel optionsbetween Muroran and Sado
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train, Plane and Ferry + 1 similar | 5h 35m | ¥23,685($175) | every 3 hours | 751km (466 miles) |
| Train to Hakodate, plane and ferry | 8h 55m | ¥37,645($275) | every 3 hours | 1,666km (1,035 miles) |
Train and Ferry | 9h 50m | ¥49,285($360) | twice daily | 1,318km (819 miles) |
Train to Omiya(Saitama), ferry + 1 similar | 12h 10m | ¥33,675($245) | every 20 mins | 1,346km (837 miles) |
| Car and Ferry | 21h 20m | ¥15,880($115) | 5 times a week | 955km (593 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Muroran and Sado
Ferry operators
Sado Steam Ship
Shin Nihonkai Ferry
Train operators
Airlines
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