How to travel from Sado to Koyasan, Japan
The distance between Sado and Koyasan is around 661km (411 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a ferry, then fly and then take the train which takes around 8h 10m.
8 routes found
We've found 8 different ways to get from Sado to Koyasan 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 Koyasan → Sado if you're planning a return trip.
Ferry, Plane and Train
Take a ferry to Niigata then fly from Niigata (KIJ) to Osaka Itami (ITM) then take the train to Hashimoto(Wakayama) and then to Gokurakubashi.
- Duration8h 10m
- Flight time1h 10m
- Typical cost¥24,505($180)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Ferry and Train
Take a ferry to Naoetsu then take the train to Tokyo then Shin-Osaka and then to Hineno.
- Duration8h 15m
- Departstwice daily
- Typical cost¥63,520($465)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Ferry and Bus
Take a ferry to Niigata then take the bus to Nanyo Shiyakusho then Kyoto and then to Okunoin-mae.
- Duration18hrs
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost¥25,735($190)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Sado and Koyasan
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Sado to Koyasan by ferry, train, bus and plane. The cheapest option is to take a ferry and then take the bus which costs around ¥10,680 ($78) and will take around 22h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a ferry, then fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 8h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥24,505 ($180).
The distance between Sado and Koyasan is around 661km (411 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 490km (305 miles)
It takes around 8h 15m to get from Sado and Koyasan by ferry and train.
The quickest way to get from Sado to Koyasan is to take a ferry, then fly and then take the train which takes around 8h 10m and will set you back approx ¥24,505 ($180).
The cheapest way to travel between Sado and Koyasan is to take a ferry and then take the bus which will typically cost around ¥10,680 ($78) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Sado and Koyasan. We recommend that you take a ferry to Niigata then fly from Niigata (KIJ) to Osaka Itami (ITM) then take the train to Hashimoto(Wakayama) and then to Gokurakubashi. instead which will take 8h 10m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Sado and Koyasan. We recommend that you take a ferry to Niigata then fly from Niigata (KIJ) to Osaka Itami (ITM) then take the train to Hashimoto(Wakayama) and then to Gokurakubashi. instead which will take 8h 10m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Sado to Koyasan. We recommend that you take a ferry to Niigata then fly from Niigata (KIJ) to Osaka Itami (ITM) then take the train to Hashimoto(Wakayama) and then to Gokurakubashi. instead which will take 8h 10m.
The closest major airport to Koyasan is Kansai International Airport (KIX) (KIX) which is approximately 38km (24 miles) from Koyasan. Kobe Airport (UKB) (UKB) 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 Koyasan. We recommend that you take a ferry to Naoetsu then take the train to Tokyo then Shin-Osaka and then to Hineno. instead which will take 8h 15m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Sado to Koyasan is to take a ferry and then take the train which takes, on average, 8h 15m and will usually cost around ¥63,520 ($465).
Compare travel optionsbetween Sado and Koyasan
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Ferry, Plane and Train + 2 similar | 8h 10m | ¥24,505($180) | every 3 hours | 661km (411 miles) |
| Ferry to Niigata, plane and train | 8h 35m | ¥36,965($270) | every 3 hours | 708km (440 miles) |
| Ferry to Niigata, plane and train | 8h 45m | ¥36,965($270) | every 3 hours | 774km (481 miles) |
Ferry and Train + 1 similar | 8h 15m | ¥63,520($465) | twice daily | 1,003km (623 miles) |
| Ferry, Train and Bus | 15h 30m | ¥35,320($260) | once daily | 921km (572 miles) |
Ferry and Bus + 2 similar | 18hrs | ¥25,735($190) | once daily | 978km (608 miles) |
| Ferry to Niigata, bus | 22h 35m | ¥10,680($78) | 3 times a week | 1,068km (663 miles) |
| Ferry to Niigata, bus | 24h 25m | ¥16,155($120) | 3 times a week | 1,032km (641 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Sado and Koyasan
Bus companies
Nara Kotsu
Yamako Bus
Keihan Bus
Willer Express
Keisei bus
Ferry operators
Sado Steam Ship
Airlines
Ibex Airlines
Fuji Dream
Train operators
Nankai Railways
Airports near Koyasan
The following major airports near Koyasan offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.
Kansai International Airport (KIX)
- Distance
- 38km (24 miles) from Koyasan
Kobe Airport (UKB)
- Distance
- 56km (35 miles) from Koyasan
Itami Airport (ITM)
- Distance
- 64km (40 miles) from Koyasan