How to travel from Oita to Sado, Japan
The distance between Oita and Sado is around 987km (613 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take a ferry which takes around 6h 35m.
8 routes found
We've found 8 different ways to get from Oita 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 → Oita if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Ferry
Fly from Oita (OIT) to Niigata (KIJ) then take a ferry to Ryōtsu Port.
- Duration6h 35m
- Flight time2hrs
- Typical cost¥51,335($375)
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.
- Duration9h 35m
- Departstwice daily
- Typical cost¥52,160($380)
Multiple operators
4 similiar routes
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Oita and Sado
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Oita to Sado by train, ferry, bus and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus, then take the train and then take a ferry which costs around ¥17,525 ($130) and will take around 1 day 5h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take a ferry and arrive in approximately 6h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥51,335 ($375).
The distance between Oita and Sado is around 987km (613 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 809km (503 miles)
It takes around 9h 35m to get from Oita and Sado by train and ferry.
The quickest way to get from Oita to Sado is to fly and then take a ferry which takes around 6h 35m and will set you back approx ¥51,335 ($375).
The cheapest way to travel between Oita and Sado is to take the bus, then take the train and then take a ferry which will typically cost around ¥17,525 ($130) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Oita and Sado. We recommend that you fly from Oita (OIT) 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 Oita and Sado. We recommend that you fly from Oita (OIT) 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 Oita to Sado. We recommend that you fly from Oita (OIT) 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 Oita 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 9h 35m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Oita to Sado is to take the train and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 9h 35m and will usually cost around ¥52,160 ($380).
Compare travel optionsbetween Oita and Sado
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Ferry + 2 similar | 6h 35m | ¥51,335($375) | every 3 hours | 987km (613 miles) |
| Train, Plane and Ferry | 6h 50m | ¥41,205($300) | every 3 hours | 1,194km (742 miles) |
| Train to Higoozu, plane and ferry | 8h 25m | ¥40,110($295) | twice daily | 1,171km (728 miles) |
Train and Ferry + 4 similar | 9h 35m | ¥52,160($380) | twice daily | 1,171km (727 miles) |
| Train to Kokura, ferry | 11h 25m | ¥44,080($320) | every 3 hours | 1,517km (943 miles) |
| Train, Bus and Ferry | 14h 45m | ¥36,550($265) | twice daily | 1,423km (884 miles) |
| Bus, Train and Ferry | 1 day 3h | ¥41,480($305) | once daily | 1,593km (990 miles) |
| Bus to Kyōto, train and ferry | 1 day 5h | ¥17,525($130) | once a week | 1,387km (862 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Oita and Sado
Airlines
Ibex Airlines
Fuji Dream
Ferry operators
Sado Steam Ship
Shin Nihonkai Ferry
Bus companies
Meitetsu Bus
Kintetsu Bus
Shonai Kotsu
Train operators
JR Kyushu Railway Company
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