How to travel from Sado to Hakone, Japan
The distance between Sado and Hakone is around 482km (300 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a ferry and then take the train which takes around 5h 35m.
5 routes found
We've found 5 different ways to get from Sado to Hakone by ferry, train, bus and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Hakone → Sado if you're planning a return trip.
Ferry and Train
Take a ferry to Naoetsu then take the train to Tokyo and then to Odawara.
- Duration5h 35m
- Departstwice daily
- Typical cost¥33,675($245)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Ferry, Plane and Train
Take a ferry to Niigata then fly from Niigata (KIJ) to Nagoya Airfield (NKM) then take the train to Odawara.
- Duration7h 45m
- Flight time1hr
- Typical cost¥37,510($275)
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 Senkyorou-Mae.
- Duration13h 20m
- Departs3 times a week
- Typical cost¥10,130($74)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Sado and Hakone
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Sado to Hakone by ferry, train, bus and plane. The cheapest option is to take a ferry and then take the bus which costs around ¥10,130 ($74) and will take around 13h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a ferry and then take the train and arrive in approximately 5h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥33,675 ($245).
The distance between Sado and Hakone is around 482km (300 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 316km (197 miles)
It takes around 5h 35m to get from Sado and Hakone by ferry and train.
The quickest way to get from Sado to Hakone is to take a ferry and then take the train which takes around 5h 35m and will set you back approx ¥33,675 ($245).
The cheapest way to travel between Sado and Hakone is to take a ferry and then take the bus which will typically cost around ¥10,130 ($74) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Sado and Hakone. We recommend that you take a ferry to Naoetsu then take the train to Tokyo and then to Odawara. instead which will take 5h 35m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Sado and Hakone. We recommend that you take a ferry to Naoetsu then take the train to Tokyo and then to Odawara. instead which will take 5h 35m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Sado to Hakone. We recommend that you take a ferry to Niigata then fly from Niigata (KIJ) to Nagoya Airfield (NKM) then take the train to Odawara. instead which will take 7h 45m.
The closest major airport to Hakone is Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND) (HND) which is approximately 77km (48 miles) from Hakone. Shizuoka Airport (FSZ) (FSZ) and Narita International Airport (NRT) (NRT) 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 Hakone. We recommend that you take a ferry to Naoetsu then take the train to Tokyo and then to Odawara. instead which will take 5h 35m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Sado to Hakone is to take a ferry and then take the train which takes, on average, 5h 35m and will usually cost around ¥33,675 ($245).
Compare travel optionsbetween Sado and Hakone
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Ferry and Train + 1 similar | 5h 35m | ¥33,675($245) | twice daily | 482km (300 miles) |
| Ferry, Bus and Train | 14h 25m | ¥10,405($76) | 3 times a week | 505km (314 miles) |
Ferry, Plane and Train + 1 similar | 7h 45m | ¥37,510($275) | every 3 hours | 739km (459 miles) |
| Ferry to Niigata, plane and train | 7h 50m | ¥38,880($285) | every 3 hours | 805km (500 miles) |
Ferry and Bus | 13h 20m | ¥10,130($74) | 3 times a week | 528km (328 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Sado and Hakone
Bus companies
Willer Express
Odakyu Highway Bus
Ferry operators
Sado Steam Ship
Airlines
Fuji Dream
Train operators
Airports near Hakone
The following major airports near Hakone offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.
Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND)
- Distance
- 77km (48 miles) from Hakone
Shizuoka Airport (FSZ)
- Distance
- 90km (56 miles) from Hakone
Narita International Airport (NRT)
- Distance
- 137km (85 miles) from Hakone