How to travel from Nagoya to Sado, Japan
The distance between Nagoya and Sado is around 414km (257 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take a ferry which takes around 4h 45m.
5 routes found
We've found 5 different ways to get from Nagoya 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 → Nagoya if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Ferry
Fly from Nagoya Airfield (NKM) to Niigata (KIJ) then take a ferry to Ryōtsu Port.
- Duration4h 45m
- Flight time55min
- Typical cost¥17,525($130)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Train and Ferry
Take the train to Nagano and then to Joetsumyoko then take a ferry to Ogi Port.
- Duration5h 35m
- Departstwice daily
- Typical cost¥31,075($225)
Multiple operators
Bus and Ferry
Take the bus to Niigata Station then take a ferry to Ryōtsu Port.
- Duration10h 20m
- Departstwice daily
- Typical cost¥13,280($95)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Nagoya and Sado
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Nagoya to Sado by train, ferry, bus and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take a ferry which costs around ¥13,280 ($95) and will take around 10h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take a ferry and arrive in approximately 4h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥17,525 ($130).
The distance between Nagoya and Sado is around 414km (257 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 341km (212 miles)
It takes around 5h 35m to get from Nagoya and Sado by train and ferry.
The quickest way to get from Nagoya to Sado is to fly and then take a ferry which takes around 4h 45m and will set you back approx ¥17,525 ($130).
The cheapest way to travel between Nagoya and Sado is to take the bus and then take a ferry which will typically cost around ¥13,280 ($95) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Nagoya and Sado. We recommend that you fly from Nagoya Airfield (NKM) to Niigata (KIJ) then take a ferry to Ryōtsu Port. instead which will take 4h 45m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Nagoya and Sado. We recommend that you fly from Nagoya Airfield (NKM) to Niigata (KIJ) then take a ferry to Ryōtsu Port. instead which will take 4h 45m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Nagoya to Sado. We recommend that you fly from Nagoya Airfield (NKM) to Niigata (KIJ) then take a ferry to Ryōtsu Port. instead which will take 4h 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 Nagoya to Sado. We recommend that you take the train to Nagano and then to Joetsumyoko then take a ferry to Ogi Port. instead which will take 5h 35m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Nagoya to Sado is to take the train and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 5h 35m and will usually cost around ¥31,075 ($225).
Compare travel optionsbetween Nagoya and Sado
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Ferry + 2 similar | 4h 45m | ¥17,525($130) | every 3 hours | 455km (282 miles) |
| Fly to Niigata (KIJ), Ferry | 5hrs | ¥27,245($200) | every 3 hours | 524km (325 miles) |
| Train, Plane and Ferry | 6hrs | ¥38,740($285) | every 3 hours | 742km (461 miles) |
Train and Ferry | 5h 35m | ¥31,075($225) | twice daily | 414km (257 miles) |
Bus and Ferry | 10h 20m | ¥13,280($95) | twice daily | 627km (390 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Nagoya and Sado
Airlines
Fuji Dream
Ibex Airlines
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