How to travel from Nakatsu to Sado, Japan
The distance between Nakatsu and Sado is around 1,019km (633 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train, then fly and then take a ferry which takes around 6h 35m.
6 routes found
We've found 6 different ways to get from Nakatsu 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 → Nakatsu if you're planning a return trip.
Train, Plane and Ferry
Take the train to Hakata then fly from Fukuoka (FUK) to Niigata (KIJ) then take a ferry to Ryōtsu Port.
- Duration6h 35m
- Flight time1h 35m
- Typical cost¥32,855($240)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Train and Ferry
Take the train to Kokura, Kyoto then Kanazawa and then to Joetsumyoko then take a ferry to Ogi Port.
- Duration8h 40m
- Departstwice daily
- Typical cost¥45,175($330)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Nakatsu and Sado
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Nakatsu 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 ¥23,955 ($175) and will take around 23h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train, then fly and then take a ferry and arrive in approximately 6h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥32,855 ($240).
The distance between Nakatsu and Sado is around 1,019km (633 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 812km (505 miles)
It takes around 8h 40m to get from Nakatsu and Sado by train and ferry.
The quickest way to get from Nakatsu to Sado is to take the train, then fly and then take a ferry which takes around 6h 35m and will set you back approx ¥32,855 ($240).
The cheapest way to travel between Nakatsu and Sado is to take the train, then take the bus and then take a ferry which will typically cost around ¥23,955 ($175) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Nakatsu and Sado. We recommend that you take the train to Hakata then fly from Fukuoka (FUK) to Niigata (KIJ) then take a ferry to Ryōtsu Port. instead which will take 6h 35m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Nakatsu and Sado. We recommend that you take the train to Hakata then fly from Fukuoka (FUK) to Niigata (KIJ) then take a ferry to Ryōtsu Port. instead which will take 6h 35m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Nakatsu to Sado. We recommend that you take the train to Hakata then fly from Fukuoka (FUK) to Niigata (KIJ) then take a ferry to Ryōtsu Port. instead which will take 6h 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 Nakatsu to Sado. We recommend that you take the train to Kokura, Kyoto then Kanazawa and then to Joetsumyoko then take a ferry to Ogi Port. instead which will take 8h 40m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Nakatsu to Sado is to take the train and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 8h 40m and will usually cost around ¥45,175 ($330).
Compare travel optionsbetween Nakatsu and Sado
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train, Plane and Ferry + 2 similar | 6h 35m | ¥32,855($240) | every 3 hours | 1,124km (699 miles) |
| Train to Kitsuki, plane and ferry | 6h 45m | ¥33,950($250) | every 3 hours | 1,019km (633 miles) |
| Train to Kokura, plane and ferry | 8h 15m | ¥38,605($280) | every 3 hours | 1,269km (788 miles) |
Train and Ferry + 2 similar | 8h 40m | ¥45,175($330) | twice daily | 1,091km (678 miles) |
| Train, Bus and Ferry | 13h 55m | ¥29,980($220) | twice daily | 1,344km (835 miles) |
| Train to Kokura, bus and ferry | 23h 25m | ¥23,955($175) | once daily | 1,459km (907 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Nakatsu and Sado
Airlines
Ibex Airlines
Fuji Dream
Ferry operators
Sado Steam Ship
Bus companies
Meitetsu Bus
Nishitetsu
Willer Express
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