How to travel from Sado to Hamada, Japan
The distance between Sado and Hamada is around 917km (570 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a ferry, then fly and then take the train which takes around 6h 55m.
8 routes found
We've found 8 different ways to get from Sado to Hamada 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 Hamada → Sado if you're planning a return trip.
Ferry, Plane and Train
Take a ferry to Niigata then fly from Niigata (KIJ) to Izumo (IZO) then take the train to Hamada.
- Duration6h 55m
- Flight time2hrs
- Typical cost¥34,770($255)
Multiple operators
3 similiar routes
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Ferry and Train
Take a ferry to Naoetsu then take the train to Tokyo then Shin-Yamaguchi and then to Hamada.
- Duration10h 60m
- Departstwice daily
- Typical cost¥53,255($390)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Ferry to Niigata, bus
Take a ferry to Niigata then take the bus to Ikebukuro Sunshine Bus Terminal then Hiroshima and then to Kurokawacho.
- Duration1 day 2h
- Departs3 times a week
- Typical cost¥24,915($180)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Sado and Hamada
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Sado to Hamada by ferry, train, bus and plane. The cheapest option is to take a ferry and then take the bus which costs around ¥24,915 ($180) and will take around 1 day 2h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a ferry, then fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 6h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥34,770 ($255).
The distance between Sado and Hamada is around 917km (570 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 660km (410 miles)
It takes around 11h 40m to get from Sado and Hamada by ferry, train and bus.
The quickest way to get from Sado to Hamada is to take a ferry, then fly and then take the train which takes around 6h 55m and will set you back approx ¥34,770 ($255).
The cheapest way to travel between Sado and Hamada is to take a ferry and then take the bus which will typically cost around ¥24,915 ($180) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Sado and Hamada. We recommend that you take a ferry to Niigata then fly from Niigata (KIJ) to Izumo (IZO) then take the train to Hamada. instead which will take 6h 55m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Sado and Hamada. We recommend that you take a ferry to Niigata then fly from Niigata (KIJ) to Izumo (IZO) then take the train to Hamada. instead which will take 6h 55m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Sado to Hamada. We recommend that you take a ferry to Niigata then fly from Niigata (KIJ) to Izumo (IZO) then take the train to Hamada. instead which will take 6h 55m.
The closest major airport to Hamada is Hagi-Iwami Airport (IWJ) (IWJ) which is approximately 36km (23 miles) from Hamada. Fukuoka Airport (FUK) (FUK) and Kansai International Airport (KIX) (KIX) 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 Hamada. We recommend that you take a ferry to Niigata then take the train to Tokyo and then to Hiroshima then take the bus to Kurokawacho. instead which will take 11h 40m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Sado to Hamada is to take a ferry, then take the train and then take the bus which takes, on average, 11h 40m and will usually cost around ¥35,045 ($255).
Compare travel optionsbetween Sado and Hamada
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Ferry, Plane and Train + 3 similar | 6h 55m | ¥34,770($255) | 4 times a day | 917km (570 miles) |
| Ferry to Niigata, plane and train | 8h 10m | ¥37,920($275) | twice daily | 1,264km (786 miles) |
| Ferry, Train and Plane | 8h 25m | ¥41,345($300) | every 3 hours | 1,178km (732 miles) |
| Ferry, Plane and Bus | 10h 10m | ¥47,640($350) | every 3 hours | 1,030km (640 miles) |
Ferry and Train + 1 similar | 10h 60m | ¥53,255($390) | twice daily | 1,463km (909 miles) |
| Ferry, Train and Bus | 11h 40m | ¥35,045($255) | every 3 hours | 1,308km (813 miles) |
Ferry to Niigata, bus + 1 similar | 1 day 2h | ¥24,915($180) | 3 times a week | 1,333km (828 miles) |
| Ferry and Bus | 1 day 3h | ¥26,420($195) | 3 times a week | 1,347km (837 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Sado and Hamada
Bus companies
Chugoku JR Bus Company
Willer Express
Keio Dentetsu Bus
Jam Jam Liner
Train operators
Airlines
Ibex Airlines
Ferry operators
Sado Steam Ship
Setonaikaikisen
Airports near Hamada
The following major airports near Hamada offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.
Hagi-Iwami Airport (IWJ)
- Distance
- 36km (23 miles) from Hamada
Fukuoka Airport (FUK)
- Distance
- 210km (130 miles) from Hamada
Kansai International Airport (KIX)
- Distance
- 294km (183 miles) from Hamada