How to travel from Sado to Hagi, Japan
The distance between Sado and Hagi is around 1,089km (677 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a ferry, then fly and then take the train which takes around 7hrs.
8 routes found
We've found 8 different ways to get from Sado to Hagi by ferry, bus, train and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Hagi → Sado if you're planning a return trip.
Ferry, Plane and Train
Take a ferry to Niigata then fly from Niigata (KIJ) to Fukuoka (FUK) then take the train to Shin-Yamaguchi.
- Duration7hrs
- Flight time1h 50m
- Typical cost¥34,090($250)
Multiple operators
3 similiar routes
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Ferry to Niigata, bus and train
Take a ferry to Niigata then take the bus to Meitetsu Nagoya then take the train to Shin-Yamaguchi.
- Duration14hrs
- Departstwice daily
- Typical cost¥26,695($195)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Ferry and Bus
Take a ferry to Niigata then take the bus to Ikebukuro Sunshine Bus Terminal and then to Hagi Bus Center.
- Duration1 day 1h
- Departs3 times a week
- Typical cost¥21,905($160)
Multiple operators
Ferry, Bus and Train
Take a ferry to Naoetsu then take the bus to Takada and then to Kyoto Station then take the train to Kurayoshi then Masuda and then to Higashihagi.
- Duration16h 45m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost¥39,425($290)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Sado and Hagi
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Sado to Hagi by ferry, bus, train and plane. The cheapest option is to take a ferry, then take the train and then take the bus which costs around ¥17,935 ($130) and will take around 1 day 5h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a ferry, then fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 7hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥34,090 ($250).
The distance between Sado and Hagi is around 1,089km (677 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 743km (462 miles)
It takes around 16h 45m to get from Sado and Hagi by ferry, bus and train.
The quickest way to get from Sado to Hagi is to take a ferry, then fly and then take the train which takes around 7hrs and will set you back approx ¥34,090 ($250).
The cheapest way to travel between Sado and Hagi is to take a ferry, then take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around ¥17,935 ($130) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Sado and Hagi. We recommend that you take a ferry to Niigata then fly from Niigata (KIJ) to Fukuoka (FUK) then take the train to Shin-Yamaguchi. instead which will take 7hrs.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Sado and Hagi. We recommend that you take a ferry to Niigata then fly from Niigata (KIJ) to Fukuoka (FUK) then take the train to Shin-Yamaguchi. instead which will take 7hrs.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Sado to Hagi. We recommend that you take a ferry to Niigata then fly from Niigata (KIJ) to Fukuoka (FUK) then take the train to Shin-Yamaguchi. instead which will take 7hrs.
The closest major airport to Hagi is Hagi-Iwami Airport (IWJ) (IWJ) which is approximately 47km (29 miles) from Hagi. Yamaguchi Ube Airport (UBJ) (UBJ) and Fukuoka Airport (FUK) (FUK) 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 Sado to Hagi. We recommend that you take a ferry to Naoetsu then take the bus to Takada and then to Kyoto Station then take the train to Kurayoshi then Masuda and then to Higashihagi. instead which will take 16h 45m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Sado to Hagi is to take a ferry, then take the bus and then take the train which takes, on average, 16h 45m and will usually cost around ¥39,425 ($290).
Compare travel optionsbetween Sado and Hagi
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Ferry, Plane and Train + 3 similar | 7hrs | ¥34,090($250) | twice daily | 1,176km (731 miles) |
| Ferry, Train and Plane | 8h 35m | ¥41,755($305) | every 4 hours | 1,186km (737 miles) |
| Ferry to Niigata, plane and train | 9h 10m | ¥43,125($315) | twice daily | 1,210km (752 miles) |
| Ferry to Niigata, plane and train | 9h 30m | ¥49,560($360) | twice daily | 1,089km (677 miles) |
Ferry to Niigata, bus and train + 1 similar | 14hrs | ¥26,695($195) | twice daily | 1,271km (790 miles) |
| Ferry, Train and Bus | 1 day 5h | ¥17,935($130) | once a week | 1,226km (762 miles) |
Ferry and Bus | 1 day 1h | ¥21,905($160) | 3 times a week | 1,403km (872 miles) |
Ferry, Bus and Train | 16h 45m | ¥39,425($290) | once daily | 1,230km (764 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Sado and Hagi
Bus companies
Nagaden Bus
Kintetsu Bus
Meitetsu Bus
Willer Express
Bocho Kotsu
Train operators
Ferry operators
Sado Steam Ship
Shin Nihonkai Ferry
Setonaikaikisen
Airlines
Ibex Airlines
Airports near Hagi
The following major airports near Hagi offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.
Hagi-Iwami Airport (IWJ)
- Distance
- 47km (29 miles) from Hagi
Yamaguchi Ube Airport (UBJ)
- Distance
- 54km (34 miles) from Hagi
Fukuoka Airport (FUK)
- Distance
- 127km (79 miles) from Hagi