How to travel from Nagano to Sado, Japan
The distance between Nagano and Sado is around 174km (108 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train, then take a ferry and then take a taxi which takes around 2h 45m.
3 routes found
We've found 3 different ways to get from Nagano to Sado by train, ferry, taxi and bus. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Sado → Nagano if you're planning a return trip.
Train, Ferry and Taxi
Take the train to Joetsumyoko and then to Naoetsu then take a ferry to Ogi Port then take a taxi to Sado.
- Duration2h 45m
- Departstwice daily
- Typical cost¥23,545($170)
Multiple operators
Bus and Ferry
Take the bus to Kida then take a ferry to Ogi Port then take the bus to Sawada Bus Stop.
- Duration4hrs
- Departstwice daily
- Typical cost¥13,140($95)
Multiple operators
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Nagano and Sado
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Nagano to Sado by train, ferry, taxi and bus. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take a ferry which costs around ¥6,710 ($49) and will take around 6h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train, then take a ferry and then take a taxi and arrive in approximately 2h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥23,545 ($170).
The distance between Nagano and Sado is around 174km (108 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 153km (95 miles)
It takes around 2h 45m to get from Nagano and Sado by train, ferry and taxi.
The quickest way to get from Nagano to Sado is to take the train, then take a ferry and then take a taxi which takes around 2h 45m and will set you back approx ¥23,545 ($170).
The cheapest way to travel between Nagano and Sado is to take the bus and then take a ferry which will typically cost around ¥6,710 ($49) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Nagano and Sado. We recommend that you take the train to Joetsumyoko and then to Naoetsu then take a ferry to Ogi Port then take a taxi to Sado. instead which will take 2h 45m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Nagano and Sado. We recommend that you take the train to Joetsumyoko and then to Naoetsu then take a ferry to Ogi Port then take a taxi to Sado. instead which will take 2h 45m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Nagano to Sado. We recommend that you take the train to Joetsumyoko and then to Naoetsu then take a ferry to Ogi Port then take a taxi to Sado. instead which will take 2h 45m.
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 Nagano to Sado. We recommend that you take the train to Joetsumyoko and then to Naoetsu then take a ferry to Ogi Port then take a taxi to Sado. instead which will take 2h 45m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Nagano to Sado is to take the train, then take a ferry and then take a taxi which takes, on average, 2h 45m and will usually cost around ¥23,545 ($170).
Compare travel optionsbetween Nagano and Sado
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train, Ferry and Taxi | 2h 45m | ¥23,545($170) | twice daily | 174km (108 miles) |
Bus and Ferry + 1 similar | 4hrs | ¥13,140($95) | twice daily | 204km (127 miles) |
| Bus to Niigata-eki, Ferry | 6h 25m | ¥6,710($49) | twice daily | 291km (181 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Nagano and Sado
Train operators
Echigo Tokimeki Railway
Ferry operators
Sado Steam Ship
Bus companies
Nagaden Bus
Niigata Kotsu Sado
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