How to travel from Osaka to Sado, Japan
The distance between Osaka and Sado is around 551km (342 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take a ferry which takes around 5h 10m.
5 routes found
We've found 5 different ways to get from Osaka 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 → Osaka if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Ferry
Fly from Osaka Itami (ITM) to Niigata (KIJ) then take a ferry to Ryōtsu Port.
- Duration5h 10m
- Flight time1hr
- Typical cost¥32,580($240)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Train and Ferry
Take the train to Kanazawa and then to Joetsumyoko then take a ferry to Ogi Port.
- Duration6h 10m
- Departstwice daily
- Typical cost¥34,360($250)
Multiple operators
Bus and Ferry
Take the bus to Nanyo Shiyakusho and then to Nishino then take a ferry to Ryōtsu Port.
- Duration15h 50m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost¥26,010($190)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Osaka and Sado
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Osaka to Sado by train, ferry, bus and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train, then fly and then take a ferry which costs around ¥23,955 ($175) and will take around 5h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take a ferry and arrive in approximately 5h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥32,580 ($240).
The distance between Osaka and Sado is around 551km (342 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 450km (280 miles)
It takes around 6h 10m to get from Osaka and Sado by train and ferry.
The quickest way to get from Osaka to Sado is to fly and then take a ferry which takes around 5h 10m and will set you back approx ¥32,580 ($240).
The cheapest way to travel between Osaka and Sado is to take the train, then fly 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 Osaka and Sado. We recommend that you fly from Osaka Itami (ITM) to Niigata (KIJ) then take a ferry to Ryōtsu Port. instead which will take 5h 10m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Osaka and Sado. We recommend that you fly from Osaka Itami (ITM) to Niigata (KIJ) then take a ferry to Ryōtsu Port. instead which will take 5h 10m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Osaka to Sado. We recommend that you fly from Osaka Itami (ITM) to Niigata (KIJ) then take a ferry to Ryōtsu Port. instead which will take 5h 10m.
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 Osaka to Sado. We recommend that you take the train to Kanazawa and then to Joetsumyoko then take a ferry to Ogi Port. instead which will take 6h 10m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Osaka to Sado is to take the train and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 6h 10m and will usually cost around ¥34,360 ($250).
Compare travel optionsbetween Osaka and Sado
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Ferry + 2 similar | 5h 10m | ¥32,580($240) | every 3 hours | 579km (360 miles) |
| Fly to Niigata (KIJ), Ferry | 5h 25m | ¥24,780($180) | every 3 hours | 629km (391 miles) |
| Train, Plane and Ferry | 5h 45m | ¥23,955($175) | every 3 hours | 633km (393 miles) |
Train and Ferry | 6h 10m | ¥34,360($250) | twice daily | 551km (342 miles) |
Bus and Ferry | 15h 50m | ¥26,010($190) | once daily | 928km (577 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Osaka and Sado
Airlines
Ibex Airlines
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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