How to travel from Sado to Himeji, Japan
The distance between Sado and Himeji is around 630km (391 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a ferry, then fly and then take the train which takes around 5h 50m.
9 routes found
We've found 9 different ways to get from Sado to Himeji 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 Himeji → Sado if you're planning a return trip.
Ferry to Niigata, plane and train
Take a ferry to Niigata then fly from Niigata (KIJ) to Kobe (UKB) then take the train to Himeji.
- Duration5h 50m
- Flight time1h 20m
- Typical cost¥29,295($215)
Multiple operators
3 similiar routes
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Ferry and Train
Take a ferry to Naoetsu then take the train to Kanazawa then Kyoto and then to Himeji.
- Duration6h 25m
- Departstwice daily
- Typical cost¥38,470($280)
Multiple operators
3 similiar routes
We’ve grouped similar routes together, click the arrows to see the other options.
Ferry and Bus
Take a ferry to Niigata then take the bus to Nanyo Shiyakusho then Kyoto and then to Himeji Station.
- Duration17h 5m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost¥30,255($220)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Sado and Himeji
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Sado to Himeji by ferry, train, bus and plane. The cheapest option is to take a ferry, then take the bus and then take the train which costs around ¥8,625 ($63) and will take around 22hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a ferry, then fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 5h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥29,295 ($215).
The distance between Sado and Himeji is around 630km (391 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 485km (301 miles)
It takes around 6h 25m to get from Sado and Himeji by ferry and train.
The quickest way to get from Sado to Himeji is to take a ferry, then fly and then take the train which takes around 5h 50m and will set you back approx ¥29,295 ($215).
The cheapest way to travel between Sado and Himeji is to take a ferry, then take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around ¥8,625 ($63) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Sado and Himeji. We recommend that you take a ferry to Niigata then fly from Niigata (KIJ) to Kobe (UKB) then take the train to Himeji. instead which will take 5h 50m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Sado and Himeji. We recommend that you take a ferry to Niigata then fly from Niigata (KIJ) to Kobe (UKB) then take the train to Himeji. instead which will take 5h 50m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Sado to Himeji. We recommend that you take a ferry to Niigata then fly from Niigata (KIJ) to Osaka Itami (ITM) then take the train to Himeji. instead which will take 6hrs.
The closest major airport to Himeji is Kobe Airport (UKB) (UKB) which is approximately 53km (33 miles) from Himeji. Kansai International Airport (KIX) (KIX) and Itami Airport (ITM) (ITM) 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 Himeji. We recommend that you take a ferry to Naoetsu then take the train to Kanazawa then Kyoto and then to Himeji. instead which will take 6h 25m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Sado to Himeji is to take a ferry and then take the train which takes, on average, 6h 25m and will usually cost around ¥38,470 ($280).
Compare travel optionsbetween Sado and Himeji
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Ferry to Niigata, plane and train + 3 similar | 5h 50m | ¥29,295($215) | every 3 hours | 656km (408 miles) |
| Ferry, Plane and Train | 6hrs | ¥34,090($250) | every 3 hours | 657km (408 miles) |
| Ferry to Niigata, plane and train | 6h 25m | ¥35,455($260) | every 3 hours | 714km (444 miles) |
| Ferry to Niigata, plane and train | 6h 30m | ¥36,825($270) | every 3 hours | 780km (484 miles) |
Ferry and Train + 3 similar | 6h 25m | ¥38,470($280) | twice daily | 630km (391 miles) |
| Ferry, Bus and Train | 11h 35m | ¥21,495($155) | twice daily | 882km (548 miles) |
| Ferry to Niigata, bus and train | 22hrs | ¥8,625($63) | 3 times a week | 1,040km (647 miles) |
| Ferry to Niigata, bus and train | 22hrs | ¥19,850($145) | 3 times a week | 1,040km (646 miles) |
Ferry and Bus | 17h 5m | ¥30,255($220) | once daily | 1,074km (667 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Sado and Himeji
Bus companies
Meitetsu Bus
Yamako Bus
Willer Express
Keisei bus
Ferry operators
Sado Steam Ship
Airlines
Ibex Airlines
Fuji Dream
Train operators
Airports near Himeji
The following major airports near Himeji offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.
Kobe Airport (UKB)
- Distance
- 53km (33 miles) from Himeji
Kansai International Airport (KIX)
- Distance
- 66km (41 miles) from Himeji
Itami Airport (ITM)
- Distance
- 69km (43 miles) from Himeji