How to travel from Sado to Kōfu, Japan
The distance between Sado and Kōfu is around 335km (208 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a ferry and then take the train which takes around 4h 40m.
4 routes found
We've found 4 different ways to get from Sado to Kōfu 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 Kōfu → Sado if you're planning a return trip.
Ferry and Train
Take a ferry to Naoetsu then take the train to Nagano then Shiojiri and then to Kofu.
- Duration4h 40m
- Departstwice daily
- Typical cost¥26,420($195)
Multiple operators
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Ferry, Plane and Train
Take a ferry to Niigata then fly from Niigata (KIJ) to Tokyo Narita (NRT) then take the train to Nippori and then to Kofu.
- Duration7h 15m
- Flight time1h 10m
- Typical cost¥32,580($240)
Multiple operators
Ferry and Bus
Take a ferry to Niigata then take the bus to Ikebukuro Sunshine Bus Terminal and then to Kofu Station.
- Duration13h 25m
- Departs3 times a week
- Typical cost¥8,900($65)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Sado and Kōfu
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Sado to Kōfu by ferry, train, bus and plane. The cheapest option is to take a ferry and then take the bus which costs around ¥8,900 ($65) and will take around 13h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a ferry and then take the train and arrive in approximately 4h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥26,420 ($195).
The distance between Sado and Kōfu is around 335km (208 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 262km (163 miles)
It takes around 4h 40m to get from Sado and Kōfu by ferry and train.
The quickest way to get from Sado to Kōfu is to take a ferry and then take the train which takes around 4h 40m and will set you back approx ¥26,420 ($195).
The cheapest way to travel between Sado and Kōfu is to take a ferry and then take the bus which will typically cost around ¥8,900 ($65) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Sado and Kōfu. We recommend that you take a ferry to Naoetsu then take the train to Nagano then Shiojiri and then to Kofu. instead which will take 4h 40m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Sado and Kōfu. We recommend that you take a ferry to Naoetsu then take the train to Nagano then Shiojiri and then to Kofu. instead which will take 4h 40m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Sado to Kōfu. We recommend that you take a ferry to Niigata then fly from Niigata (KIJ) to Tokyo Narita (NRT) then take the train to Nippori and then to Kofu. instead which will take 7h 15m.
The closest major airport to Kōfu is Matsumoto Airport (MMJ) (MMJ) which is approximately 81km (50 miles) from Kōfu. Shizuoka Airport (FSZ) (FSZ) 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 Sado to Kōfu. We recommend that you take a ferry to Naoetsu then take the train to Nagano then Shiojiri and then to Kofu. instead which will take 4h 40m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Sado to Kōfu is to take a ferry and then take the train which takes, on average, 4h 40m and will usually cost around ¥26,420 ($195).
Compare travel optionsbetween Sado and Kōfu
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Ferry and Train + 1 similar | 4h 40m | ¥26,420($195) | twice daily | 335km (208 miles) |
| Ferry to Niigata, train | 7h 15m | ¥15,470($115) | every 3 hours | 510km (317 miles) |
Ferry, Plane and Train | 7h 15m | ¥32,580($240) | every 3 hours | 544km (338 miles) |
Ferry and Bus | 13h 25m | ¥8,900($65) | 3 times a week | 516km (321 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Sado and Kōfu
Train operators
Keisei Skyliner
Keisei Railways
Airlines
Bus companies
Willer Express
Keio Dentetsu Bus
Ferry operators
Sado Steam Ship
Airports near Kōfu
The following major airports near Kōfu offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.
Matsumoto Airport (MMJ)
- Distance
- 81km (50 miles) from Kōfu
Shizuoka Airport (FSZ)
- Distance
- 103km (64 miles) from Kōfu
Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND)
- Distance
- 110km (69 miles) from Kōfu